I believe the drainplug should be torqued to 30 ft.lbs. But I'm not a pro, so what do I know? I've only been changing my own oil for 55 years. Everytime you do it it gets easier.
Thanks, you're probably right. The FSM for the car says 28. I have an aftermarket oil pan and I'm afraid to strip it. I've been able to get the filter through the trans dip stick and through the front fuse bus box in the past. This time neither worked. Through the driver side steering rack is by far the easiest. I wish I had a lift in my driveway.
@@Squisheyy I don't recall that you mentioned how often that you changed the oil but being it's a 2005 model year, I'm pretty sure the recommended interval is 5,000 miles. One way to make it's easier is to simply do it less often. I've decided to continue changing ours every 5k but I now change the oil filter every other oil change (at every 10,000 miles). I don't have a garage so in the winter I make the job easier by not removing the filter from it's housing, but I still drain the oil from the filter. Because I'm only changing the filter every 10,000 miles I now use a more expensive filter that's rated for 20,000 miles. I had an oil analysis done at my last oil change just to prove to myself that all is good. Blackstone labs says that the wear metals in my oil were considerably lower than what the average for my vehicle are. The analysis also showed that the oil filter was doing a stellar job because with over 10,000 miles on the filter the percent of Insolubles in the oil was only at 0.2. The normal level is up to 0.6. So I'm thinking that I will continue with this methodology. Our vehicle is a 2009 RAV4.
@@njsongwriter I change the oil when the maintenance light comes on. I think miles and time interval cause it to go off. The shop I used to take it to doesn't open on weekends anymore, so I've been doing more myself. What kind of filter do you use that is rated for 20K? I've never heard of Blackstone labs. Might be interesting to look into.
@@Squisheyy I'm using the Fram Ultra synthetic filter. I wouldn't use their lower priced filters but the Fram Ultra is rated for 20,000 miles and it's made in the USA.
Hey Squishy, as an is300 owner for over 20 years changing its oil every 3k, I recommend removing the oil; stick and transmission stick and inserting the new oil filter in backwards right at the transmission stick location, once in rotate it into to its receiver position. Prior to this use your old oil filter to rub oil on the new filters gasket prior to installation. Oil changes with new filter on is300 require only 5 quarts of oil, the standard oil gallons they sell should work fine no more no less than required. This job should take 20 minutes max.
@Squisheyy, I'm not a mechanic either. But this is how we learn. Might have taken you three hours. But next time it will take you only 30 minutes. Max 1 hour. My 1st oil change was also 3+ hours. But now I'm literally done in 2-3 minutes, not including including the time to drain the oil out. I normally let the oil drain out and return back to the vehicle after about 20 minutes. Since I have the oil requirement down to a science, my human intervention is only 2-3 minutes. And thanks to the parts dealers who deliver items to my door same day or next day... so no need to run around. Once again, please have these videos coming. there is always something to learn.
Meh, not really anything to be ashamed of here. The 2JZ is definitely one of the more challenging engines to do an oil change on. It usually takes me north of an hour to change it on mine - and I’ve done plenty of oil changes before. A hat tip to you regardless for doing it yourself.
Thanks. It is the worst that I've come across doing an oil change on. I have gotten the filter out the top by the trans dip stick and the front by the bus box before. This time I just couldn't get it out that way. Through the bottom is the easiest.
Used that universal oil filter tool, takes longer than having the filter socket with a flex head. Lesson learned is run some foil to guide the oil and mess free location
@@Squisheyy the head for these engines ain't cheap. Gear heads and car guys that appreciate these engines are buying 2jzge heads because they flow better than the 2jzgte head
Do you replace your crush washer? I used to reuse them and can't really tell the difference. Oil drain plug should be torqued to 28 ft lbs. Thanks JackTannehillPromoter
You don’t really have to as long as you don’t Hulk crush the drain plug, but it’s good to replace the washer every 2-3 oil changes. If used over too many times, they start to deform and won’t seal right.
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I believe the drainplug should be torqued to 30 ft.lbs. But I'm not a pro, so what do I know? I've only been changing my own oil for 55 years.
Everytime you do it it gets easier.
Thanks, you're probably right. The FSM for the car says 28. I have an aftermarket oil pan and I'm afraid to strip it. I've been able to get the filter through the trans dip stick and through the front fuse bus box in the past. This time neither worked. Through the driver side steering rack is by far the easiest. I wish I had a lift in my driveway.
@@Squisheyy
I don't recall that you mentioned how often that
you changed the oil but being it's a 2005 model year, I'm pretty sure the recommended interval is 5,000 miles. One way to make it's easier is to simply do it less often. I've decided to continue changing ours every 5k but I now change the oil filter every other oil change (at every 10,000 miles). I don't have a garage so in the winter I make the job easier by not removing the filter from it's housing, but I still drain the oil from the filter. Because I'm only changing the filter every 10,000 miles I now use a more expensive filter that's rated for 20,000 miles. I had an oil analysis done at my last oil change just to prove to myself that all is good. Blackstone labs says that the wear metals in my oil were considerably lower than what the average for my vehicle are. The analysis also showed that the oil filter was doing a stellar job because with over 10,000 miles on the filter the percent of Insolubles in the oil was only at 0.2. The normal level is up to 0.6. So I'm thinking that I will continue with this methodology. Our vehicle is a 2009 RAV4.
@@njsongwriter I change the oil when the maintenance light comes on. I think miles and time interval cause it to go off. The shop I used to take it to doesn't open on weekends anymore, so I've been doing more myself. What kind of filter do you use that is rated for 20K? I've never heard of Blackstone labs. Might be interesting to look into.
@@Squisheyy
I'm using the Fram Ultra synthetic filter. I wouldn't use their lower priced filters but the Fram Ultra is rated for 20,000 miles and it's made in the USA.
@@njsongwriter I’m definable going to look into those fram filters. Thanks
Hey Squishy, as an is300 owner for over 20 years changing its oil every 3k, I recommend removing the oil; stick and transmission stick and inserting the new oil filter in backwards right at the transmission stick location, once in rotate it into to its receiver position. Prior to this use your old oil filter to rub oil on the new filters gasket prior to installation. Oil changes with new filter on is300 require only 5 quarts of oil, the standard oil gallons they sell should work fine no more no less than required. This job should take 20 minutes max.
@Squisheyy, I'm not a mechanic either. But this is how we learn. Might have taken you three hours. But next time it will take you only 30 minutes. Max 1 hour. My 1st oil change was also 3+ hours. But now I'm literally done in 2-3 minutes, not including including the time to drain the oil out. I normally let the oil drain out and return back to the vehicle after about 20 minutes. Since I have the oil requirement down to a science, my human intervention is only 2-3 minutes. And thanks to the parts dealers who deliver items to my door same day or next day... so no need to run around. Once again, please have these videos coming. there is always something to learn.
I don’t have many good dealers close by. You’re really lucky.
Meh, not really anything to be ashamed of here. The 2JZ is definitely one of the more challenging engines to do an oil change on. It usually takes me north of an hour to change it on mine - and I’ve done plenty of oil changes before. A hat tip to you regardless for doing it yourself.
Thanks. It is the worst that I've come across doing an oil change on. I have gotten the filter out the top by the trans dip stick and the front by the bus box before. This time I just couldn't get it out that way. Through the bottom is the easiest.
Used that universal oil filter tool, takes longer than having the filter socket with a flex head. Lesson learned is run some foil to guide the oil and mess free location
I’m sticking with dropping it from the bottom. It could have been designed a little easier.
btw it you take out the tranny dip stick you can pull the filter out through there 👍
Sorry bro but watching this video made me feel a pro 😂!
lol. straight up confidence
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If your having this much trouble with these engines I'd hate to see how you perform when your timing belt and front oil seals need replacing🤦🏾♂️
So true. Lol
Don't mess up the timing otherwise you would be paying for a new head because of bent valves💸💸💸
@@carlbrooks90 noted. That sounds bad
@@Squisheyy the head for these engines ain't cheap. Gear heads and car guys that appreciate these engines are buying 2jzge heads because they flow better than the 2jzgte head
@@carlbrooks90 really? I thought the gte is required on turbo supras
In another video the guy removes the ECU box and has a lot more space to take out and install the new filter
I was able to do that with another filter once. I think it depends on the filter profile?
Do you replace your crush washer? I used to reuse them and can't really tell the difference. Oil drain plug should be torqued to 28 ft lbs. Thanks JackTannehillPromoter
You don’t really have to as long as you don’t Hulk crush the drain plug, but it’s good to replace the washer every 2-3 oil changes. If used over too many times, they start to deform and won’t seal right.
how many qts total did you use?
5.5. I have an after market oil pan. I think it holds .5 qts more and checking it uphill or downhill slant makes a difference.
Spec is 5.7 quarts with oil filter change