I changed the oil in my wife’s 4Runner yesterday after having it done by a mechanic. Your video helped me through this process, thank you. The last mechanic broke the oil filter housing and he blamed the last mechanic for over tightening it...SMH. It was also missing a 12mm bolt and another one was on its way out. It pays to do it yourself. Thanks again 👍
The thumb on the drain clip is a game changer! I will do this on the wife's T4R old change. I'm glad you didn't try to hype up getting a metal housing. People over tight and drop them then blame it is poor quality. Good tutorial!
I'm still on the maintenance plan with the Toyota dealership for my 5th gen 4Runner. I am what my hubby calls the "sterotype fem" when it comes to cars...hearing and or sensing things, sometimes that aren't there. lol. Anyway this time my senses were on point. The dealership messed up pretty good and thanks to your awesome video (which even had some funny jokes), I was able to correct the problems. Thank you! I'm a firm believer in, "If you don't do it yourself, it likely won't be done right."
great video! we just bought our first 4 runner a 2017 SR5 4x4. I'll be coming back to watch again when the 4 year Toyota guard Platinum plan is over. I'm big on DIY oil changes but will enjoy one less vehicle to work on for the next 4 years.
Thanks for sharing I didn’t know from 2010 to 2020 you have to do that, because I have two 4Runner myself one is 2000 and 2006 simple oil change. Thanks again for showing step by step very well done.
Great Video!! Thanks for taking the time to make this! Have been deterred from doing my own oil change on my rig because of the crazy filter replacement, but after taking a look at this I think I might take a crack at it.
It's is a pain in the arse but this filter configuration ensures proper drainback and bypass valve function, even with cheap filters. This will improve engine service life in the long run.
Lifestyle Overland Very well done... just wondering why you haven’t replaced your factory skill plates with better armor given your full time over landing lifestyle?... Sorry James; just realized you answered my question as I was reading through the remaining comments/threads! Safe travels...
It's not the cartridge filter style, it's the fact that it's buried up in the engine, above the skid plate. I couldn't get enough leverage on the filter to get it off. I'm going to use a breaker bar on it next time.
With the exception of the skid plate and cover removal, this process is exactly the same as my 2010 Toyota Camry SE V6. Mr. Toyota sure likes those funky filter housings.
Very informative! Great job on the video. That is one funky oil filter, maybe that's because I'm used to seeing my filter on the front top of the engine on my 09 taco.
Changed oil in our 2012 4Runner one time and that will be the last time. I see now why it's worth every penny to pay someone to do it. The engineers who designed the filter set-up are criminally insane
+Chris Padavana Because they are lightweight and provide all the protection we need for the type of travel we do. They hold up surprisingly well, just have to beat them back out every now and then.
I would pre-fill the oil filter assembly before putting it back in. It's not only healthier for the engine, but it will also give you the expected oil level reading and not read low. I would also never use any power tools or automatic tools to tighten any of those bolts. You'll be kicking yourself when you have to tap a bigger hole in your frame or replace the engine oil reservoir because you stripped it out.
So well done and professional, awesome tutorial. What a funky filter set up but cool in its own right as its unique. Wondering how your Grand Overland Adventure is going, the last Prequel was STRESSFUL. So much needed to go right in so little time . . . and it did! Just like it was meant to be. Wondering what you gas mileage and performance is like travelling long distance on the highways with your rig totally modded out.
I put 6.6 in and it was reading over. I let some oil out and still wasnt getting a good reading. I'm going to check in the morning after its sat and go from there. I wasnt sure if this was common on 5th gens but I guess reading the oil can be tricky
Yeah, I have had better readings at 6.4-6.5 The margin of error between low and full is something like 1.2 quarts IIRC, so it's better to be slightly "low" than over filled.
Had an 07 Tacoma, same engine and trans and it had a simple oil filter. Just bought an ‘18 4Runner, I’m flabbergasted. I’ll handle it but I wonder why the change.
i totally agree...who designed this filter? aauuggg LOVE the dry humor...for this job, its satisfying to perform, but i have done all of the cursing as required during that first oil change.
Great video, thanks. Will removing only the filter canister just drain the filter canister or will it drain the entire contents of the engine oil? I won't get into details, but the last shop (a dealership) installed the incorrect oil filter pick up tube and I have to go back in and replace that. Thanks in advance.
I just bought an new 4runner the feeler says to change the oil every 10k miles how often do you change it and what oil do you use also should oil be changed more frequently when moreiles are on the vehicle? thank you great video
+Carlos Tobias Thanks! We change ours every 5,000 with 0W-20 Mobil 1 Synthetic oil. It might be a bit over-kill but with towing and off-road travel along with desert heat it needs all the help it can get.
In the maintenance log it suggest chaining the oil and filter as well several additional items to inspect/re-torque every 5,000 miles when driving on dirt roads, driving on dusty roads, towing, using car top carrier, heavy vehicle loading, extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distance. I think most people fall into the 5,000 mile oil change then the 10,000 and don't even realize it.
my metal tab broke off(and some housing material came with it too) after loosening it cause the dealer over torqued it :(. after putting everything back, i stupidly put all 6.6 quarts and didnt check for leaks. after 5 mins, i look underneath and oil was everywhere. my drain plug area is clean and dry so that leaves the filter housing area that the leak came from. i can't verify if the housing got cracked etc all i know is the metal tab and some of the housing material came off but nothing that looked like a hole was in the housing? i still cant pinpoint the oil leak since i put the skid back on so the oil got everywhere. i was fortunate to buy a replacement OEM filter housing and will be picking it up in the next day morning.
Good video. Better than the ones I looked at when changing my FJ's oil for the first time, which incidentally is the same as shown here. Where did you get your specialty filter tool?
The new filter should come with one, if your talking the plastic thing. Or if your refering to the metal one, Walmart or an autoparts store. I think I got mine at Autozone or OReillys.
Fellow FJ Owner Off Road Drivers FFJOORD Thanks! I believe we ordered ours from Amazon, though you can find them at most auto parts stores as already mentioned.
some background. 30k miles, first 2 oil changes were done at dealership at 10k and 20k...my metal tab broke off(and some housing material came with it too) after loosening it cause the dealer over torqued it :(. after putting everything back (skid plates too etc) and triple checking torque specs etc, i stupidly put all 6.6 quarts and didnt check for leaks. after 5 mins, i look underneath and oil was everywhere. after i contained the oil spill, i check drain plug area first and my drain plug area is clean and dry so that leaves the filter housing area that the leak came from. i can't verify if the housing got cracked etc all i know is the metal tab and some of the housing material came off but nothing that looked like a hole/crack was in the housing? not sure if this helped but after i took off the housing to inspect it, i put some oil into the housing to see if it would leak but it didnt. i still cant pinpoint the oil leak since i put the skid back on so the oil got everywhere. i was fortunate to buy a replacement OEM filter housing and will be picking it up in the next day morning. i hope a new housing sorts this out.
@@kimbuck-2 thanks for the reply! i ended up going with the aluminum filter housing! after i made this post, ended up getting a used 19' highlander for my wife and when the oil change came up, i ended up replacing the OEM housing with the aluminum as well. everything is fine as long as you torque the housing to spec obviously.
@@kimbuck-2 yes. i forgot the part number of the aluminum housing, but the only thing you have to "modify" is to take the 4runner's center "spring" in the plastic housing, and replace the one that comes in the aluminum one.
Good demonstration of how to deal with an oil filter cap that wants to come off when removing the drain plug on the filter. Another possible solution is to install the oil filter cap with a torque wrench (like you did) and then use the torque wrench to install the drainplug on the oil filter to only 10 ft.lbs. If you put as much or more torque on the drainplug as you do on the filter cap, they will tend to come off together.
+Peter Sun Home The answer to that can be very subjective. If you have all your gear in place, then you just need food and gas money. A 10 day trip cost us about $700 in food and gas.
Which dual battery kit do you have? Have been told the genesis double battery box (already wired) kit is best - but that’s a lot of weight in one spot!
Thank you for this great video. I have exactly the same engine on Toyota Prado 150 and this is the best video i have seen about changing oil for this engine. How frequent do you change the oil?
Ha! I grew up as an aircooled nut myself. Grandad gave me a '73 Super Beetle and I spent 2 years restoring it. I've owned 3 since then and still love them. That's not my buggy in the video though, it was at a friend's shop where I did my work.
For anyone having the issue where they can’t break the metal plug loose without the entire housing spinning. Keep working at it. I wouldn’t take the entire housing out unless you have a replacement housing and metal plug. I removed the whole housing with the metal plug in place and ended up putting it back in and trying to break it free. I would suggest replacing plastic housing with a metal housing. Can find on Amazon. Apparently the plastic heats up, expands and causes the metal plug to become a PAIN to get off.
Believe it or not... You can skip warming up the vehicle and drain the oil and filter cold, it actually won't hurt a thing. It actually does drain completely even cold... Relatively speaking that is, there is always going to be a little old oil left in an engine, it's impossible to get it totally out. The dry fill quantity of oil in any engine is always actually more then what the oil and filter change quantity is.
Got mine back from 20K service and those goons at the dealership overfilled by 1/4'' (not to mention some deep scratches on the driver side rear door) worth draining, or leave it alone?
So, if I put the 6.5 quarts in mine it calls for the it shows "overfill" on the dip stick. This may be what they did. I always er on the lower side because there's about 1.5 qts of difference from low to filled. But that's just me! Call them and see what they say.
I would just drain the oil filter housing a time or two. Quick and easy way... Once I put skids on my Chevy Colorado... I am thinking I will like the remote oil filter reservoir even more after watching this! Non need to remove the skid!
You can skip the removal of the 3/8'' cap on the cartridge and just use the filter tool to drop the unit while holding it level, then tip the oil into the pan. One less seal to deal with and no worry about the housing spinning, and it's actually LESS messy than using the little drain extension.
Lifestyle Overland driving '16 4runner limited, was told by the dealer all toyota 2015 models and up except prius that change oil can be done every 16000km. You think it's safe for engine? tnx
du 30 for some reason dealers ships think cars can run 10000 miles without an oil change witch is ridiculous considering the amount of stress that the oil is under each time driving... I recommend FULLY Synthetic oil changed every 8046.72 kilometers or 5000 miles or every 6 month
@3:20 that complicated oil filter housing is to ultimately reduce costs in the long run. Me i would rather see a full sized spin on filter and have the ability to give it to Toyota for recycling (for the steel) the new style filter can be burnt up in a campfire. As long as the new filter style does not leak it's all good.
+Ron Spins Its really not that bad once you get a few changes under your belt. Just a few more steps over the traditional style. At least you can drain it before unscrewing it!
do the transmisson fluid change and utilize the check hole... do a front and rear dif change, do a xfer case fluid change... who cares about the engine oil.
+TacticalArtist The only upside is that you can drain the filter first which saves you from the oil shower most other vehicles like to give you with the canister. Plus, it's easier to remove than my GMC Sierra's filter since I can use the special socket. It does look crazy though.
@3:32 - There HAS to be a more robust way of removing the oil filter drain plug than switching back and forth from the oil filter assembly and drain plug. There aren't any tools?!?!?!
I changed the oil in my wife’s 4Runner yesterday after having it done by a mechanic. Your video helped me through this process, thank you. The last mechanic broke the oil filter housing and he blamed the last mechanic for over tightening it...SMH. It was also missing a 12mm bolt and another one was on its way out. It pays to do it yourself. Thanks again 👍
Hey, glad it helped you!
@Deez Nuts
The filter housings crack because they put them on with way more than the specified 18 ft.lbs.
Excellent professional video!!! Best video I've seen for changing oil and filter for 5th generation 4runner!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks so much!
The thumb on the drain clip is a game changer! I will do this on the wife's T4R old change. I'm glad you didn't try to hype up getting a metal housing. People over tight and drop them then blame it is poor quality. Good tutorial!
The key to not breaking those housings is to ensure you always warm the engine up and never let the dealer touch it 😂
@@LifestyleOverland haha
Best video i ever seen for 4 runner oil change
I'm still on the maintenance plan with the Toyota dealership for my 5th gen 4Runner. I am what my hubby calls the "sterotype fem" when it comes to cars...hearing and or sensing things, sometimes that aren't there. lol. Anyway this time my senses were on point. The dealership messed up pretty good and thanks to your awesome video (which even had some funny jokes), I was able to correct the problems. Thank you! I'm a firm believer in, "If you don't do it yourself, it likely won't be done right."
So glad you found it useful!
great video! we just bought our first 4 runner a 2017 SR5 4x4. I'll be coming back to watch again when the 4 year Toyota guard Platinum plan is over. I'm big on DIY oil changes but will enjoy one less vehicle to work on for the next 4 years.
Thanks for watching! Enjoy that Platinum care!
Watching this makes me glad I drive 2004!
thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm buying a 4runner this July and I knew the oil filter system had changed. I appreciate the how to.
Thanks for watching! Congrats on the new Runner!
Thanks! We just bought a used 2017 4Runner and I heard that it was a little complicated. It looks pretty straight forward now.
Thanks for sharing I didn’t know from 2010 to 2020 you have to do that, because I have two 4Runner myself one is 2000 and 2006 simple oil change. Thanks again for showing step by step very well done.
Great Video!! Thanks for taking the time to make this! Have been deterred from doing my own oil change on my rig because of the crazy filter replacement, but after taking a look at this I think I might take a crack at it.
+Jacob Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
Goodness. Thanks for making this video. That filter replacement is ridiculous.
James Simpson Thanks for watching! It is a bit involved...
A lot of automobile manufacturers use this style oil filter.
It's is a pain in the arse but this filter configuration ensures proper drainback and bypass valve function, even with cheap filters. This will improve engine service life in the long run.
Lifestyle Overland
Very well done... just wondering why you haven’t replaced your factory skill plates with better armor given your full time over landing lifestyle?... Sorry James; just realized you answered my question as I was reading through the remaining comments/threads! Safe travels...
It's not the cartridge filter style, it's the fact that it's buried up in the engine, above the skid plate. I couldn't get enough leverage on the filter to get it off. I'm going to use a breaker bar on it next time.
With the exception of the skid plate and cover removal, this process is exactly the same as my 2010 Toyota Camry SE V6. Mr. Toyota sure likes those funky filter housings.
Brian Noble They are going back to canister filters. I bet the 6th gen is much easier to work on.
I like fj cruiser as well, but 4runners are most practical for sure
+Peter Sun Home Love our Runner!
Very informative! Great job on the video. That is one funky oil filter, maybe that's because I'm used to seeing my filter on the front top of the engine on my 09 taco.
Really cool shot at the end of backing over the camera!
+paulbalegend Thanks!!
Best overview on this.. Well done. Thank you !
Changed oil in our 2012 4Runner one time and that will be the last time. I see now why it's worth every penny to pay someone to do it. The engineers who designed the filter set-up are criminally insane
Thanks for making the video. An earlier plug convinced me to buy the Southern Style Off Road Slimline Bumper. Happy Trails!
Any particular reason you are still running the factory skids?
+Chris Padavana Thanks for watching! The Slimline is a great bumper. Safe Travels!
+Chris Padavana Because they are lightweight and provide all the protection we need for the type of travel we do. They hold up surprisingly well, just have to beat them back out every now and then.
I would pre-fill the oil filter assembly before putting it back in. It's not only healthier for the engine, but it will also give you the expected oil level reading and not read low.
I would also never use any power tools or automatic tools to tighten any of those bolts. You'll be kicking yourself when you have to tap a bigger hole in your frame or replace the engine oil reservoir because you stripped it out.
great diy vid!!!please do one for the transmission fluid.
+Jose Sandiego Thanks so much! Transmission is on the list, along with front and rear diffs and transfer case.
Lol "this exact model rig" I dont even have a Toyota but still entertaining and informative video
+Matt Moerder Thanks for watching!
I have a little clear tube that I use on the canister drain thingy. It is good at keeping things clean.
Great idea!
always like your overland video
Peter Sun Home Thanks so much!
So well done and professional, awesome tutorial. What a funky filter set up but cool in its own right as its unique. Wondering how your Grand Overland Adventure is going, the last Prequel was STRESSFUL. So much needed to go right in so little time . . . and it did! Just like it was meant to be. Wondering what you gas mileage and performance is like travelling long distance on the highways with your rig totally modded out.
Great Video! I love following your channel.
Thanks for watching and following!
Have you done a video on changing the differential (and transfer case) oil?
Thanks very much for your help in making this video 📹 have you got a video on the oil pick up change or clean
I put 6.6 in and it was reading over. I let some oil out and still wasnt getting a good reading. I'm going to check in the morning after its sat and go from there. I wasnt sure if this was common on 5th gens but I guess reading the oil can be tricky
Yeah, I have had better readings at 6.4-6.5 The margin of error between low and full is something like 1.2 quarts IIRC, so it's better to be slightly "low" than over filled.
Had an 07 Tacoma, same engine and trans and it had a simple oil filter. Just bought an ‘18 4Runner, I’m flabbergasted. I’ll handle it but I wonder why the change.
i totally agree...who designed this filter? aauuggg
LOVE the dry humor...for this job, its satisfying to perform, but i have done all of the cursing as required during that first oil change.
Haha, yes! It's a bit of a learning curve. The cursing reduces with experience as well. ;)
Excellent video! Thanks!
Glad we could help!
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Such a good video!
+Kelvin Ocampo Thanks!
Great video. Thank you for making it.
+Andy Nguyen Thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks. Will removing only the filter canister just drain the filter canister or will it drain the entire contents of the engine oil? I won't get into details, but the last shop (a dealership) installed the incorrect oil filter pick up tube and I have to go back in and replace that. Thanks in advance.
I just bought an new 4runner the feeler says to change the oil every 10k miles how often do you change it and what oil do you use also should oil be changed more frequently when moreiles are on the vehicle? thank you great video
+Carlos Tobias Thanks! We change ours every 5,000 with 0W-20 Mobil 1 Synthetic oil. It might be a bit over-kill but with towing and off-road travel along with desert heat it needs all the help it can get.
In the maintenance log it suggest chaining the oil and filter as well several additional items to inspect/re-torque every 5,000 miles when driving on dirt roads, driving on dusty roads, towing, using car top carrier, heavy vehicle loading, extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distance. I think most people fall into the 5,000 mile oil change then the 10,000 and don't even realize it.
Just did my second change. Keep mind of that clip on the outside of the housing as if it is hung up it will break
my metal tab broke off(and some housing material came with it too) after loosening it cause the dealer over torqued it :(. after putting everything back, i stupidly put all 6.6 quarts and didnt check for leaks. after 5 mins, i look underneath and oil was everywhere. my drain plug area is clean and dry so that leaves the filter housing area that the leak came from. i can't verify if the housing got cracked etc all i know is the metal tab and some of the housing material came off but nothing that looked like a hole was in the housing? i still cant pinpoint the oil leak since i put the skid back on so the oil got everywhere. i was fortunate to buy a replacement OEM filter housing and will be picking it up in the next day morning.
I Loved this Video and thanks for sharing...
+Mel Lazo Thanks for watching!
Good video. Better than the ones I looked at when changing my FJ's oil for the first time, which incidentally is the same as shown here. Where did you get your specialty filter tool?
The new filter should come with one, if your talking the plastic thing. Or if your refering to the metal one, Walmart or an autoparts store. I think I got mine at Autozone or OReillys.
Fellow FJ Owner Off Road Drivers FFJOORD Thanks! I believe we ordered ours from Amazon, though you can find them at most auto parts stores as already mentioned.
some background. 30k miles, first 2 oil changes were done at dealership at 10k and 20k...my metal tab broke off(and some housing material came with it too) after loosening it cause the dealer over torqued it :(. after putting everything back (skid plates too etc) and triple checking torque specs etc, i stupidly put all 6.6 quarts and didnt check for leaks. after 5 mins, i look underneath and oil was everywhere. after i contained the oil spill, i check drain plug area first and my drain plug area is clean and dry so that leaves the filter housing area that the leak came from. i can't verify if the housing got cracked etc all i know is the metal tab and some of the housing material came off but nothing that looked like a hole/crack was in the housing? not sure if this helped but after i took off the housing to inspect it, i put some oil into the housing to see if it would leak but it didnt. i still cant pinpoint the oil leak since i put the skid back on so the oil got everywhere. i was fortunate to buy a replacement OEM filter housing and will be picking it up in the next day morning. i hope a new housing sorts this out.
@@kimbuck-2 thanks for the reply! i ended up going with the aluminum filter housing! after i made this post, ended up getting a used 19' highlander for my wife and when the oil change came up, i ended up replacing the OEM housing with the aluminum as well. everything is fine as long as you torque the housing to spec obviously.
@@kimbuck-2 yes. i forgot the part number of the aluminum housing, but the only thing you have to "modify" is to take the 4runner's center "spring" in the plastic housing, and replace the one that comes in the aluminum one.
Good demonstration of how to deal with an oil filter cap that wants to come off when removing the drain plug on the filter.
Another possible solution is to install the oil filter cap with a torque wrench (like you did) and then use the torque wrench to install the drainplug on the oil filter to only 10 ft.lbs. If you put as much or more torque on the drainplug as you do on the filter cap, they will tend to come off together.
thank s for making this video
+Freddy Ferrufino Youre welcome! Hope you found it useful!
Great video! Can I ask what camera your using to shoot this video? Could please tell me what brand oil you use and the part number of it? Thank you!
It's a Canon XA30. We use Mobil 1 0W-20 synthetic for our oil.
hi, I am just wondering how much you need save up for adventure like this before departure? how many day you guys are inside the woods usually?
+Peter Sun Home The answer to that can be very subjective. If you have all your gear in place, then you just need food and gas money. A 10 day trip cost us about $700 in food and gas.
Thanks for CC!
+Eric McDuffie You bet! Thanks for watching!
Which dual battery kit do you have? Have been told the genesis double battery box (already wired) kit is best - but that’s a lot of weight in one spot!
Hopefully Toyota sorted out the 4.0 head gasket issues... My taco had problems
@@elonsus9747 mine was an 05. Around 200k the gaskets blew and the heads were cracked.
Thank you for this great video. I have exactly the same engine on Toyota Prado 150 and this is the best video i have seen about changing oil for this engine. How frequent do you change the oil?
+Aziz D Thanks so much! We change ours ever 5,000 even though the manual says 10k because we work it pretty hard.
Didn't know the 4Runner's 1GR's oil filter location is different from the Tacoma's 1GR oil filter.....they're similar to the 2GR.
The 4th gen 4Runner had the same oil filter location as the 2nd gen Tacoma 1gr fe. Wish Toyota didn't change it.
Wonder who design the oil filter cap? To me steel oil filter will be just find
OMG is that your buggy? Do you have a video on that? I grew up as an aircooled nut.
Ha! I grew up as an aircooled nut myself. Grandad gave me a '73 Super Beetle and I spent 2 years restoring it. I've owned 3 since then and still love them. That's not my buggy in the video though, it was at a friend's shop where I did my work.
Cool
Does a new drain plug gasket come with the new oil filter?
is it necessary to have the filter housing socket?
The guy at Toyota dealers said 7 quarts of oil but the manual said 6.6 quarts. It's hard to check when new oil. Anyone know for sure please help me.
Could you do a fuel filter change as well. Thanks
We will add it to the list!
That's in the fuel tank
Had to take housing out as a whole, now I can get the metal plug off. Any tips?
For anyone having the issue where they can’t break the metal plug loose without the entire housing spinning. Keep working at it. I wouldn’t take the entire housing out unless you have a replacement housing and metal plug. I removed the whole housing with the metal plug in place and ended up putting it back in and trying to break it free. I would suggest replacing plastic housing with a metal housing. Can find on Amazon. Apparently the plastic heats up, expands and causes the metal plug to become a PAIN to get off.
Believe it or not... You can skip warming up the vehicle and drain the oil and filter cold, it actually won't hurt a thing. It actually does drain completely even cold... Relatively speaking that is, there is always going to be a little old oil left in an engine, it's impossible to get it totally out. The dry fill quantity of oil in any engine is always actually more then what the oil and filter change quantity is.
I wouldn't disagree with that, I've changed mine cold many times without issues. It just seems to drain faster with some warmth in it.
Can u make vid on change the sparkplugs
+Ray Supra Might just do that when it's time.
Lifestyle Overland you need to bro we have one I wanna make sure I don't brake any shit lol
Are u doing all this off road work on 0w20 oil??? Isn't 0w30 more appropriate.... as it has higher oil film shear resistance..
+John Spanish We stick with the designed oil type for warranty purposes. Maybe sometime down the road...
Do you order all the oil filter and oil online? Will Auto zone have the full kit?
Usually order my filters from Amazon and pickup my oil locally.
Mobil 1 Walmart usually beats everyone..
6 wrangle drivers are not liking the dominance of the 4runner community........ 😂
No way I would trust a fiat product in the wilderness...
Got mine back from 20K service and those goons at the dealership overfilled by 1/4'' (not to mention some deep scratches on the driver side rear door) worth draining, or leave it alone?
So, if I put the 6.5 quarts in mine it calls for the it shows "overfill" on the dip stick. This may be what they did. I always er on the lower side because there's about 1.5 qts of difference from low to filled. But that's just me! Call them and see what they say.
I would just drain the oil filter housing a time or two. Quick and easy way...
Once I put skids on my Chevy Colorado... I am thinking I will like the remote oil filter reservoir even more after watching this! Non need to remove the skid!
T4rTrail That’s why I have always changed my own oil & filters.
What kind of sliders do you have? Thanks for sharing.
They are Bud Built sliders. Thanks for watching!
What are the size of your tires?
Wish the oil filter was like a Honda
Does this 4runner have KDSS?
kunalhuhu No, ours is a non-KDSS. Thanks for watching!
You can skip the removal of the 3/8'' cap on the cartridge and just use the filter tool to drop the unit while holding it level, then tip the oil into the pan. One less seal to deal with and no worry about the housing spinning, and it's actually LESS messy than using the little drain extension.
+RadioReprised Tried that a couple times but I have a lot of oil that pours out as I loosen it.
I change the oil cold....maybe that's the difference, I figure I am going to clean the housing anyway!
I think it's less messy the way he did it.
Where is that canyon at 1:07?
That is the west side of the road up to Mengal Pass in Death Valley. Can't remember the canyon name... Think it was Butte Canyon?
Nice, thanks!
sorry how many km before you do oil change? thanks
+du 30 We change ours every 5,000 miles.
Lifestyle Overland driving '16 4runner limited, was told by the dealer all toyota 2015 models and up except prius that change oil can be done every 16000km. You think it's safe for engine? tnx
du 30 for some reason dealers ships think cars can run 10000 miles without an oil change witch is ridiculous considering the amount of stress that the oil is under each time driving... I recommend FULLY Synthetic oil changed every 8046.72 kilometers or 5000 miles or every 6 month
@3:20 that complicated oil filter housing is to ultimately reduce costs in the long run.
Me i would rather see a full sized spin on filter and have the ability to give it to Toyota
for recycling (for the steel) the new style filter can be burnt up in a campfire.
As long as the new filter style does not leak it's all good.
+Ron Spins Its really not that bad once you get a few changes under your belt. Just a few more steps over the traditional style. At least you can drain it before unscrewing it!
no fresh oil in the filter housing? you just let it run through on the start up
+a.jones Yes, just let it run.
do the transmisson fluid change and utilize the check hole... do a front and rear dif change, do a xfer case fluid change... who cares about the engine oil.
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I'm gonna put copper based anti seize on my skip plate bolts. It's just me. lol.
+FullMetalChicken Not a bad idea!
Wow Toyota really wanted to make their oil changes complicated.
+TacticalArtist The only upside is that you can drain the filter first which saves you from the oil shower most other vehicles like to give you with the canister. Plus, it's easier to remove than my GMC Sierra's filter since I can use the special socket. It does look crazy though.
Complicated? I thought replacing the spin on filters was too boring. This gives me more if a sense of accomplishment. Maybe cause I'm retired. 😉
Worst oil change in automobile industry
I feel like crush with forklane
@3:32 - There HAS to be a more robust way of removing the oil filter drain plug than switching back and forth from the oil filter assembly and drain plug. There aren't any tools?!?!?!
Forgot toyota did them ugly filters like that lol
What a pain in the ass.
That's idiotic!
Wow love your ride!
Awesome video!
+Duc Luu Thanks!