I'm really glad the pictures have been useful. It's just about that time for me again... gear lube rd. 2! I updated the first post with the recommended part numbers for the washer replacements - along with drain/fill pugs if needed.
I'll be ordering another batch of engine and gear oil...
just ran my car through the gas station car wash... damn! i'm gonna need to spend some serious time with a claybar this spring. orange spots everywhere!
oh no! i completely forgot to come back and fill in the specs! i feel like the '08 might be a couple lbs different for some reason, but i'll re-check my manual to confirm. thanks for posting - OP is updated. :D
A few pics and a quick write-up to help the first timers (like me!) out there. Please excuse the cell phone pictures.
Tools needed:
- 12mm & 24mm socket
- 10mm hex bit socket
- Ratchet/Breaker bar (torque wrench recommended)
- 3"+ extender
- 7 qts. gear lube
- Bottle pump
- Drain pan
Part...
i understand what ur saying, but it would be pretty hard for toyota to not honor the warranty when i have consistent records of healthy oil analysis reports... and they would have to prove that the failure was oil related in the first place (which is pretty uncommon these days). i've already...
do u replace batteries when they've only been used to 1/3 of their capacity? i don't rely on the internet, i rely on my UOA results. :p u should probably be skipping that 2nd oil change and using the money to diagnose what's going on in ur engine instead. besides, there's a difference...