Oil Change 5th Gen: How To- LOTS of PICS!

[MartinMankat]

Fantastic “how to” thread. Well done!
Lot’s of good hints and ideas too.

I’ll look this over when I do my next change as well. This would make me more organized.

I did add a Fumoto oil drain valve already. No more crush washer and cleaner to drain.

 

[desertred]

Anyone finding the OEM Toyota oil hard to find? Went to my dealer today and they are out of the Toyota 0W20 oil. They had Mobil1 available. I asked what they are using in the shop (bulk oil) and they said Mobil1. They said they couldn't even get the Toyota oil from another dealer right now. Is the Toyota branded oil stuck on a ship waiting to be offloaded?

 

[Forgetful]

Anyone finding the OEM Toyota oil hard to find? Went to my dealer today and they are out of the Toyota 0W20 oil. They had Mobil1 available. I asked what they are using in the shop (bulk oil) and they said Mobil1. They said they couldn't even get the Toyota oil from another dealer right now. Is the Toyota branded oil stuck on a ship waiting to be offloaded?

Yup. That's why I bought 36 quarts when I found it on sale online. Plus a 10 pack of filters

 

[ElectroBoy]

You don’t need to use Toyota oil.
A lot of dealers and online Toyota dealers don’t even stock it.

 

[desertred]

Thx. Yep, I'm awake that I don't need to use the Toyota oil, and Mobil1 is my 2nd choice. I was just surprised at the apparent unavailability of the Toyota oil, although I guess I shouldn't have been given the ongoing supply shortages. Could be a fun month, as all 3 of my vehicles are due oil changes.

 

[kneedragger777]

One small warning--I replaced my filter housing with the older style metal Like my 2013 tundra, and it was an aftermarket Doorman part I purchased on Rock auto. I kept the guts/ perferated internal housing from the original and transferred it to the aftermarket aluminum Doorman. The machined lip just above the O Ring of the metal housing was too large to seat properly. After a quick hit with emory cloth on the aluminum it has served me well for the last 20K miles and will not break like the plastic housing. Just needed a quick mod to work properly.

 

[catrains]

One small warning--I replaced my filter housing with the older style metal Like my 2013 tundra, and it was an aftermarket Doorman part I purchased on Rock auto. I kept the guts/ perferated internal housing from the original and transferred it to the aftermarket aluminum Doorman. The machined lip just above the O Ring of the metal housing was too large to seat properly. After a quick hit with emory cloth on the aluminum it has served me well for the last 20K miles and will not break like the plastic housing. Just needed a quick mod to work properly.

well I did my 2016 runner oil change in dec 2021. did oil changes 5 times ...... the OEM oil filter cap works good ... I use the lube on the cap O ring ...now aftermarket china parts have break downs and distortions ... I use the cap socket tool is correct and it works great.

 

[AC Orange]

well I did my 2016 runner oil change in dec 2021. did oil changes 5 times ...... the OEM oil filter cap works good ... I use the lube on the cap O ring ...now aftermarket china parts have break downs and distortions ... I use the cap socket tool is correct and it works great.

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Yep, same thing as my brother-in-law. His 2017 has seen him do a half dozen oil changes himself. He still has the OE filter housing and he did strongly advise the cap socket tool to prevent damage. Almost time for my 2021's first oil change ... now time to go get one of those tools.

 

[catrains]

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Yep, same thing as my brother-in-law. His 2017 has seen him do a half dozen oil changes himself. He still has the OE filter housing and he did strongly advise the cap socket tool to prevent damage. Almost time for my 2021's first oil change ... now time to go get one of those tools.

I bought the MOTIVX TOOL MX2320 SOCKET CAP FILTER . BOUGHT IT IN 2016 .. AMAZON .

 

[Steve40th396]

I bought the MOTIVX TOOL MX2320 SOCKET CAP FILTER . BOUGHT IT IN 2016 .. AMAZON .

I am not sure if the website isnt up to date, but they stop at 2018 for the tool.
It looks solid.
I will be doing my first 4runner oil change soon. What an interesting oil change.. Toyotas are simple to work on, yet they make this oil change a little Un-Toyota.

 

[1000MPH]

The Motiv tool is excellent but it’s funny to see even experienced mechanics on YouTube use it incorrectly by not aligning the fins in the slots.
Btw, I’ve still got the OEM assembly on my 2010 and I think I’m up to 18-20 oil changes.

 

[97BlackAckCL]

The Motiv tool is excellent but it’s funny to see even experienced mechanics on YouTube use it incorrectly by not aligning the fins in the slots.
Btw, I’ve still got the OEM assembly on my 2010 and I think I’m up to 18-20 oil changes.

Agreed, I always laugh when they don't use it or align it correctly. But I love my Motiv tools, the filter drain tool and the filter wrench are key for doing your own oil changes

 

[Steve40th396]

Their funnel is real nice. Makes things look more professional and cleaner. Not that a regular funnel isnt good enough...

 

[WarrIndustries]

Nice writeup! After the first two free oil changes at the dealer I have done them, I think I have done 9 by now.

 

[1000MPH]

This cheapo Walmart funnel screws into the oil filler neck on the 4Runner.
Hyper Tough Large Opening Plastic Flex Funnel, Htff-2020

 

[wrestlingnrj]

Just finished my first oil change on my wife's 4runner after she went through the 25k miles in free services in a year. This directions made it very easy to follow. I've never had to use an oil filter of this type on my other cars so a bit of a learning process.

Ran into one hiccup though when trying to use a Fumoto drain plu valve. Screwed it on finger tight and then a socket to snug it into place. Made it less than an 1/8 turn past finger tight and the entire valve body sheared off leaving the threaded neck in the oil pan. Quick run to Ace Hardware and bought a one way screw remover which worked perfect.

Definitely will not be trying the Fumoto again and won't be using the one I also bought for my Jeep's next oil change.

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[AC Orange]

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Yee gods, I've been using those things for many years on all sorts of vehicles and never had a problem. I haven't bought one yet for my new 4runner but after seeing this I wonder what could've gone haywire there ?

I would definitely send that picture to Fumoto and see what they say ...

 

[1jzgte]

Are u talking about Bruce Banner or Hulk "finger tight"

 

[CavPro]

Was that socket attached to a battery drive? I have been using them for over 20 years on trucks and boats, never an issue.

 

[wrestlingnrj]

Definitely just finger tight, I can fit under the 4runner with plenty of room to spare at stock height with no jack (aka skinny dude syndrome). Tool used was a standard 3/8" drive socket and wrench, very little leverage.

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