I've been working on my own cars for years and didn't even realize that the oil filter stud could come out. I'll be checking that from now on. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for very detail informative tips (stud/"clean" oil lubricant/tap-tap-tap, etc...) while walking through the steps in layman's terms for the inexperienced viewers to follow to learn how to change oil. I've never done this nor saw how my 2005 Toyota oil changed by paid services. I wanted to learn how to do oil change ourselves this time to show my young son how important it is to have the oil change regularly - by now doing it "ourself" to ensure this lesson stick with him for life (as future routine) as he'll become a car owner when he got the money to buy one. I was worried that this job could be tough or complicated, but after viewing your video, I feel confident that I can do this and with the companionship with my teen son doing it with me, it will be easier +memorable +enjoyable experience that we can do this from this day forward +saving money +gain experience +free from waiting for general oil-change appointments [with Covid19 appointments are stricter & limited : ( at local auto repair shops!] Very importantly, you even showing us how to self "reset" the "maint-required light" along with how many miles to change the oil "ranging" from 3000/3500/5000/7000miles and reminder to read our manual. So many KUTOs to you for "teaching us how to fish" from this day forward ; )
Are you sure you don't mean an 18mm socket for the drain plug? Because that's what I needed for an 04 model year. And doing the change on the ground with about 4 f##@/!g inches of ground clearance really sucked trying to use the wrong wrench
“Never had an oil plug come out on me yet.” Should have come to you with my daughter’s Civic sI. The clown who changed the oil didn’t seem to remember that little detail. Destroyed the engine.
Any recommendations on how to reduce the oil spill mess when removing the oil filter? I have a 2000 Toyota Sienna, not sure how different it is from the 2005. Thanks for the video!
Taking off the oil filter was almost fictional in your video! When I take off mine, oil pours all over the place! Any ideas to make that easier and less messy? I am running out of tshirts.
This one wasn't that messy, but I know what you mean. I'd use a piece of cardboard wedged under the filter. Shape it to direct the oil into your drain pain and also to shield the rest of your engine from drips and splatter.
Great video! Is there something I can put under the oil filter while I remove it to catch the oil so it doesn't get on the exhaust pipe and smolder for a while?
Thanks Jim. We've looked into making a special plastic tool for this, but honestly, the best thing we've found is to grab a spare piece of cardboard, wedge it underneath the filter and shape it so oil pours into your drain pan.
Wheel ramps at Walmart or Harbor Freight run around $50. I bought the HB ones because they seemed sturdier and they allowed me to do the job myself. If you're still shopping about for oil, Valvoline MaxLife Semi-Synthetic is a good product. For a filter, check your Toyota dealer's parts desk.
