Possibly the best Oil Change Tutorial for the 3rd Gen Tacoma! Well done sir!!

Got the very same truck (different color) and just had my last freebie oil change at the dealer before the two years expires. I'm saving this video for my next oil change, which will be done by me from now on. I won't trust the kids at the quick change places with my Tacoma, which I also intend to keep till I'm too old to drive anymore. Thanks.

I see all these people on the tube using sockets and ratchets to loosen their oil drain plugs and I think well I always us a box wrench. Then i saw you whip out a box wrench then double it up and it was at that moment I knew we could be friends. LOL.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

haha thank ya brother!

I watch the Car Care Nut channel as well. I didn't know anything about Toyotas until I started watching his channel. I always drain the oil filter housing. Makes a cleaner oil change. Great video Tom!

Gotta do one myself. 22’ TRD owner. Thank you!🙏

For extra safety, put blocks behind the back wheels...piece of mind 👍

What a great video! Thank you for doing this.

My wife and I just purchased a 2023 SR5 Tacoma and I am planning on doing the oil changes myself. Man oh man, it sure is different from my good old 84 king cab! I'm a little intimidated now, but great video none the less. God bless...

Great video. The best I've seen about 3-Gen Tacoma oil change. I've done a million oil changes to all kinds of vehicles (and landmowers!). At my age, I just go to my local Jiffy. They are locally-owned and its a quick in-out deal, and I don't have to worry about oil messes, back aches and oil recycling. BTW, Toyota gives me a couple of free oil changes, but the first one was at 10,000 miles.

Hey Tom. Appreciate the video. Nice job w/ a bit of humor too. Dealer said they don't want to change my oil until 10,000 miles. I'll change it my self then. It's the 1st oil change @ 5000. I have always done my own maintenance and repairs on my vehicles. I always owned GM. This is my 1st Toyota Tacoma. I was told the plastic housing sometimes warps and or cracks so I purchased the OEM aluminum one that I will install during the oil change. God Bless.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

dont use the metal one, keep the plastic one, i've read alot about it

You got character my friend! Good job!

👍 Well done Tom! Enjoyed your video!

Great video my man. Keep em coming. 😊

I too am going to change my oil myself at 1000 miles, but I think it’s going to be closer to 1080. Just went down to my local Toyota dealer (Servco Mapunapuna here in Honolulu) and got an OEM filter, drain plug gasket and 7 quarts of oil for $72. My first service in the free 2yr/24,000mi period is at 5000 mikes and I have always heard of engine builders, OEM’s (prior to 2000) recommending the first oil change after the break-in period. I also have had my 2023 Tacoma TRD Iff Road ACLB (Access Cab Long Bed) for about 2 months as I just bought it 27 January 2024 and it’s 16 March 2024. I also plan on keeping this truck till I stop driving (turning 48 this year) and then pass it down to my first born. Wish my dad still had his 1995.5 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 4x4 5-spd manual 2manual locks and roll down windows. He sold it to an acquaintance of my sister in 2017 when one cylinder lost compression and he didn’t want to rebuild the engine, clutch and brakes. So he got a 2017 Tacoma SR DCSB (Double Cab Short Bed) 4x2 4-cylinder auto. Looks like tomorrow is oil change day for us, but we don’t have ramps or jack stands so we will be squishing under. Thanks for the in-depth video. I also enjoy The Car Care Nut’s videos.

Ive always been told to pre-oil the oil filter so bearings are not starved for oil on first startup

@ruel1072

6 ай бұрын

Very true. There's a recent video which shows the consequences of not adding oil to a newly installed oil filter. Those cylinders and piston rings will be dry for several seconds before new oil is pumped to them, causing a bit of unnecessary engine wear.

Nice video thanks!

Best Oil Change Video 👋

Good for u for 1000 miles! And I agree with those ramps! By the way, seems like Toyota tightens the shit out of everything. Nice Taco! Not into Tundras here. Good video! 👍

Release your dipstick a little when filling. Same concept as your oil catch container when you filled it with old oil.

I changed mine yesterday. Crazy hard time to read the oil level.

Hey nice video on your first oil change, I have a 4runner and it's all about the same, however i think you may have over tightened your oil filter, you will know the next oil change

Tom, great video clip... how about the torque spec on the oil filter cartridge and end cap plug? Toyota says 18 ft lbs on canister and 10 ft lbs on the end cap plug... 30 lbs on the pan drain plug..

I was thinking about doing this oil change on my 2022 Tacoma myself. I do my other two cars that are very easy. Done with the free changes from Toyota and I'm gonna leave this one for the shop. Good video though.

With my third gen tacoma, I ended up having to run a tap through the skid plate holes and buy new bolts. I had 1 and then 2 of the bolts cross threading. I blame it on the oem self-tapping bolts they used. All good now. I have the same oil drain container. I was waiting for your oil to shoot up out of the container like mine does.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

17 күн бұрын

@@oysterjohn5669 I usually forget to open the vent haha

Great sense of humor 🤣

I was hoping you would say “and that’s the bottom line, cause Tom Doby said so” Thank you for the walk through

Get it Tom God dang get it. Just an excuse to hit the yota haha great video brother love ya.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

hahaha

I bought a new 23 Tacoma I checked the front diff oil it was black and Ive only had it in 4x4 three times for only 700 ' up my driveway and the truck only has 6,500 miles it was bad and the back diff was 2 1/2 Quarts low, my transfer case was good but guys check those diffs. the thing for me was I had my first service at 4,000 miles at my dealer and the tech checked the boxes on my check list that the diffs was good and all fluids was toped off.

First time draining 0-20w and you’re second guessing if you just drained the trans fluid 😂

The Tacoma dip stick is definitely difficult to read. Supposedly you can rough it up with sandpaper and make it more legible.

Although, you pre measured the oil going in. The truck should have been on level ground to read the dip stick reading.

Most difficult dipstick in the world to read. I put a splash in the oil filter and then pour 6 quarts in. As long as that dipstick shows oil on it, I'm done.

Spoiler helps fuel mileage too! Quit a bit! Try it! Check mileage then put spoiler back on! I get 28mpg on my 21 Tacoma 3.5 V6!

My oil filter housing in on so tight and cannot remove it…

Oil level must be checked on a flat and even surface, but you knew that already.

Gotta say did this and compared to my Honda that oil on the dipstick is practically invisible 😂 so hard to read

The chin spoiler / air dam is there for gas mileage. I left mine in place because I want more mpg. Toyota engineers put it there for a reason. You won't find them putting on a part for a needless reason especially since it adds to the cost of the build. With oil changes I just flex it enough to slip my ratchet extension in there so no need to remove the piece. I'd sell my Mother for better gas mileage so the air dam stays put. Imho it looks fine.

@000distructzero

Жыл бұрын

I had read that piece directs more air thru the radiator. Looking at it I'm not sure that makes sense but ya I felt the same as you,. Engineers don't just add unnecessary pieces for the fun of it so whatever it's for.. Mine is also staying on.

@jamesporra5530

Жыл бұрын

@@000distructzero Toyota puts them on the SR & SR5s...Not the OR or Sport. I may take mine off just to see what mileage change there is. Supposedly not much difference. I need to check things out for myself.

@AlessioSangalli

Жыл бұрын

Why did Toyota engineers put a hood scoop on the Tacoma Sport?

It gets really hard to read how much oil it need

I noticed small little metallic flakes in my engine oil at 1,000 miles so decided to change it

Great video man …. Is their a link for the oil filter wrench?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

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Could you have used a swivel ratchet to get the skid plate off, rather than removing the air deflector? I'm just curious if that might work, or if the plastic peice needs to be removed for the front tabs.. Thanks

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

Yea you reach it without removing the deflector

@7CFlo

Жыл бұрын

@@TomDobyMowerRepair Great..thanks for the info

When that filter fits right , you know it’s the genuine filter. If they slide on real easy it’s a fake.

Put the bolts back in where the air dam used to be so youll never lose them.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

7 ай бұрын

i did

Had a good laugh at your dipstick joke. Enjoy your brand new toy

Well done my friend;! I need to do mine, what was your reason for changing it at 1000 miles?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

well it gets that initial engine wear out of the oil and doesnt recirculate, a lot of people do it and i thought why not haha

@charleysantini

Жыл бұрын

Car care nut mentioned their could be residual metal shavings in the engine from manufacturing. So that 1,000 break in period is a good time to get that out. I wasn’t aware of the 1,000 mark when I did my 2022 Highlander at 5k. I saw a few small pieces of metal shavings in the filter. He was right.

I changed my 2023's oil with 100 miles on it because the dipstick seemed to be reading high. I know these dipsticks are terrible, but I needed peace of mind. I did a complete oil change today, and it was about 30oz overfilled. Has anyone heard of this? I bought it with 6 miles on it. It's a 3.5 SR5. Thanks

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

I know I had a heck of a time reading my dipstick, did you look in the filter for any sparkles? I didn't see any in mine

@7CFlo

Жыл бұрын

@@TomDobyMowerRepair It was a tad bit metallic in the tub, but I didn't notice any in the filter. It only had 100 miles. I'm just glad I didn't wait considering it was overfilled.

@7CFlo

Жыл бұрын

@@TomDobyMowerRepair Have you ever seen oil seepage around the rim of your oil filter where the plastic meets the metal? I have some oil that keeps appearing there and it's torqued to 20 foot pounds. I have 110 miles on this truck and it's already a headache. Thanks

@7CFlo

Жыл бұрын

​@@TomDobyMowerRepair Also, my filter housing seeps oil slightly at the upper base where it meets the metal. It looks like it bubbles oil slightly and there are drips on the inside of the pan. It's torqued to 20 foot pounds. When I put it on, it gets tight with about 1/3 of an inch to go before it meets the metal. Same coming off, it stays tight for a while. It's not cross-threaded like you said but it doesn't feel like my wife's Rav4. That one goes in easy then gets tight right at the end. Could there be a problem with the threads in the metal unit above the filter? I just did the oil at 100 miles and it's seeping. Thanks

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@7CFlo i'd sure take it by the dealership

Where did you get the filter wrench cap. My old man paid 50 for his from toyota but since i moved i cant seem to find it. Edit: Oh nevermind im at the 5 minute mark 😂

@rstuff1605

7 күн бұрын

When I put more than high mark I just loosen tha cap half turn to 2 turns depending how much more psi I feel it has calculating the volume and viscosity oil used Ad throttle input response and if the motor feels over pressurized more throttle I give it I gotta let it breathe mama Mia 😂

Should I reset the maintenance on the dash ?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I would consider using 30 weight oil instead of 20... They use 20 weight for government mandated mileage figures but it will wear out the engine faster

@DBravo29er

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. 20 weight will get you to 200k-250k. 30 weight full synthetic is what gets your engine to 400k+.

You don’t have to take spoiler off to take the skid plate off! My 21 Tacoma gets changed every 5000, and have never touched the spoiler! If you’re a mechanic, why would you take off the spoiler?

Would it be a good idea to put Lucas oil stabilizer in that engine?

Did it say in the owners manual to change the oil at 1000 miles for your first oil change?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

7 ай бұрын

no, 5000... which is what the dealers promise to pay for, have to take it upon yourself

@reggie2334able

7 ай бұрын

@@TomDobyMowerRepair I just bought a 2023 Tacoma was just wondering if the oil might need to be changed sooner because the motor had 7 miles on it when I picked it up.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

7 ай бұрын

wait til 1000 @@reggie2334able

Why do you keep the washer on the drain bolt? Can you reuse?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

if i remember right i should have changed it, i comes in the kit

@tpharo34

Жыл бұрын

@@TomDobyMowerRepair it will come with the OEM oil filter?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

it should come with both o-rings with the filter

Thought you were stone cold Steve Austin. Tacoma. WHAT. Reliable. WHAT. Simple. WHAT.

What brand and number is the oil filter?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

It's a Toyota OEM PART , I forget the part number now

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

04152-YZZA1 thats it

Same filter as camry 2012

That tool that comes with filter will get oil all over you! I just loosen. Let drain then remove whole filter housing! Waste of time using the drain, not to mention it makes a bigger mess!

Thanks, no way to trust dealership.

Why 1k instead of 3k?

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

well they say 5,000 now, but its a break-in thing when its brand new

@TomDobyMowerRepair

Жыл бұрын

@@Oliver-xe3wn yea thats what i was worried about but i didnt see and specks at all

@luciano-km7mq

Жыл бұрын

@@Oliver-xe3wn After only 1k? #recall

@pauldavis9387

Жыл бұрын

1st oil change after break in at 1000 miles. Then every 5,000 miles after that to ensure the engine lasts for a very long time. I heard an engineer for Toyota that helped design this engine who said that you should change the oil every 5,000 miles.

@davidtroupp

Жыл бұрын

@@Oliver-xe3wn you’re probably seeing metallic shavings because you drove the engine too hard during break in. You want to keep RPM’s low during the first 1k.

That does not look like clean oil 😂😂😂

My Tacoma is a 2015 the last year of the normal oil filters I mean what the f is up with Toyota !

@josephstarnes8747

Жыл бұрын

I changed the oil on my 2023 Tacoma and it has a normal spin on filter. The guys at Toyota must have realized their mistake. :))

The filter setup is just stupid. I hate when manufacturers do this crap. Just design a damn engine with a tried and true spin on canister type filter already. Theres no need to for that convoluted design.

That is some dirty oil for only 1,000 miles.

@TomDobyMowerRepair

11 ай бұрын

yeah and i noticed the new oil wasnt real clear either, oil these days arent as clear as they were in the 80's and 90's i believe