I strongly recommend using a torque wrench when torquing anything on a vehicle. I know a lot of folks don't think it's necessary but I started using one on everything and I feel a lot more comfortable knowing that every bolt is tightened to specs. No more guessing if it's over tightened or under tightened! Can save you a lot of time and some serious headaches! Torque specs are 30 ft lbs for the plug and 18 ft lbs for the housing.
@@cj1608 ...hey, in this case he's right. See my other comment here how most shops overtighten the oil filter housing and then you can't get it off without braking or twisting things. OK...if not using a toque wrench then at least underdtand when tightening...it's finger tight plus maybe only 1/16 turn....not 1/8 or 1/4 turn.
I should have watched yours first! Other videos didn't utilize the plastic draining tube and the smaller seal for it, so I ended up getting my hand all dirty! :D
That little "plug thing" as you called it, used to drain your oil filter is called a "service pipe" on the instructions you have which are printed on the Toyota oil filter box.
Did you ever notice that the teeth on your $7 oil filter cap wrench don't engage with the tabs on your oil filter cap? The only reason your wrench works is because the two different oil filter caps made by Toyota have the same dimensions on their tops (14 flutes and 64.5 mm) but The lower portion of the two oil filter caps are different in both diameter and height. The wrench you are using likely would fit the 1.8 engine in a Corolla perfectly but all Toyotas 2.0 liters and up with a cartridge filter system use a larger wrench IF you want one with the teeth that engage to the tabs on the oil filter cap. The best ones, however are a lot more that $7 and are made with forged aluminum instead of cast aluminum. The Motivx brand can be seen at the following link. This shows both wrenches but they are available individually... www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-Filter-Wrench-Vehicles/dp/B078RHZP9M/ref=pd_di_sccai_30?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078RHZP9M&pd_rd_r=9525c3ae-578f-403f-b032-93d2f0e507cf&pd_rd_w=DMCK6&pd_rd_wg=0k19M&pf_rd_p=61ce50cf-2379-4458-9044-fa8b402c702d&pf_rd_r=W4ETP73NX1Z3KMSR467S&psc=1&refRID=W4ETP73NX1Z3KMSR467S
@@TunerwithKids No. I am not promoting for them but I watch every Toyota oil change video I come across and I have bought two different wrenches that claimed they worked for models that they did not work for and even the associates in the parts stores did not realize it. Also I've read all the reviews on Amazon for many of the oil filter caps available and believe me, Motivx has the best reviews and the least number of complaints. Just check how the cut outs on your wrench next time you change your oil. It's plain to see that they don't latch onto anything on your oil filter cap and provide no benefit. Sorry, I'm really not a troll and I'm not trying to give you a hard time. I just know from experience and from purchasing two wrenches that did not work right for me personally and I had to return them. There are others on Amazon that look like they would at least fit right and they are less expensive than Motivx but the reviews are not as good. I did buy one possibly like the one you have for our son who has a Toyota Matrix with the 1.8 engine. Some of these companies think all four cylinder engines take the same wrench and they have their products listed that way but they are wrong. We have a four cylinder 2009 RAV4 and it takes the same wrench as our daughter's Sienna with a V6. The wrench that fits our son's Matrix will also work but the cut outs on the wrench do not mesh with the tabs on the RAV4's oil filter cap.
@@TunerwithKids ...not just this brand.....even the good Capri model shows 2 caps, and BOTH show the same ID , 14 flutes....but the OD and depth are different. Get the right one.
Tim no problem. Remember to like and subscribe. I’m going to get some more Sienna content has I do more projects or redo/DIY projects I’ve already completed.
@@TunerwithKids do these lights have the beam like the head lights or they jiust spread the light like the original lights? I don't see the purpose of those lights the way are built in the van when you drive you can not even tell that they are on from inside the vehicle.
I have it planned. It’s a lot of work for newer Toyota cars as they got rid of dipstick and you have to fill from below with a pump. I haven’t researched the Sienna though. Plus holding out since Toyota WS fluid is supposed to be “lifetime “ and expensive.
Thanks for the video. I had a heck of a time removing the oil filter housing. Anyway, the Owner's manual says the oil quantity is 6.4 quarts with oil and filter change. Have you had any issues using only 5.5 quarts?
Goodmorning I like every content the you do I have one question I have a totoyita Sienna se 2015 the check engine just pop up today with the symbol traction control off how can I fix it or why happen to check inhibe to go off if u can help me?
You can skip the center-plate removal....saves time and (another) o-ring issue.....just take the whole cannister off but wear gloves, you will splash more lube....pretty much what you would encounter for an old-style spin-on filter, anyways. You'll get wet either way...this saves a step. ANOTHER THING....NO !.....CAUTION !!!..... DO not use the 3/8 drive to LOOSEN the main cannister.....use the 27 mm hex that surrounds the center hole.....the 3/8" drive is to be used ONLY to tighten. Why?...on previous oil changes, most shops OVERTIGHTEN the cannister, and using the 3/8 drive TO LOOSEN, can BREAK the oil-tool-cap, or STRIP OUT the 3/8 drive. When tightening, only tighten finger tight and then maybe another "Smidge", like 1/16 turn....NOT 1/4 turn or more like most shops do....that will be over-tight and cause these later problems.
You missed the most important part which is where to put the jack stands! It might be obvious to someone who knows anything about cars but I really don't know anything and I need to know exactly where to put the jack stands.
for the front, I jack at the stock position near the body seam but have a wood block to prevent it from bending. Sometimes I jack at the frame rail closer to middle. Rear, I do at stock position, not much frame rail back there due to spare and gas tank.
Shouldn’t you clean the filter housing of all the old oil and any dirt or contaminates before installing the new filter? Also shouldn’t you fill the filter and housing with fresh oil before installing it? We always filled the spin on filters with oil before installing them. Just curious
Mike Simon I do regular oil changes religiously so oil is always clean so no need to clean anymore out of the housing. And it’s too messy to try and fill any oil in the housing before putting it on, not this car but other Toyota/Lexus that have horizontal housings. Most I do is lube the gasket.
I have a 2019 toyota sienna limited and after scanning the computer it says to replace electronic engine control fuse. How would I fix that? Also any links to where you get your oil, magnetic bolt and seals?
There are a few fuses that are ECU, check under hood dust box and under dash. For the oil bolt and washers, check my Sienna oil change video for links in description box.
Thanks after watching this and reading a few comments on stripping shyt I’ll fk something up I’ll just continue getting ripped off at the dealership and get it done But good video
I had this problem with my kids mustang. On that, I figured out that where the oil drains from the heads has it running down the dipstick. So the entire thing is covered in oil. Impossible to read until it sits for a while. OMG I bought one of those new boxes of Mobil 1. Unbeknownst to me, the oil is in a bag. There is no way to measure how much is going in. I way overfilled it, had to drain it. Very expensive CF. Been changing oil for 30 years and this was the worst. I'm sure the day is coming when all oil will be sold like this. I keep a few clean empty 5qt jugs handy.
Have you changed the oil since this video? I've read a bunch of reviews on Amazon in regards to the oil drain plug washers and I was wondering whether you had any issues? Most of the reviews were good, but lots of people complained that the washers leaked or got stuck on the oil pan.
Jacob Hill I’ve changed since. The oil washers are OEM Toyota and one time use. See my latest buffing quarter video, I did an oil change at end of that vid.
I’m just curious how many miles do you change your oil on your sienna.? I ask because I went by the maintenance light and it was right at 5,000 miles . Of course it’s full synthetic oil . And synthetic oil ranges from 5,000 all the way some say even 10,000 miles. 5,000 for full synthetic seems quite ridiculous. I’m going to do 7500 but I was just curious what other sienna users do . Thanks man.
Nice video but it would be even nicer if the towing agency didn't steal my brand new $150 3ton jack and jack stands and my tool box. Remember if you need a tow it kinda like the one road your speeding on and you could get your tools stold too.
Car is rated for 0W20 or 5W20. The 0W and 5W are the cold start viscosity, depending on your winter Temps, you can go 5W if it's warm. The 20, is the operating temperature viscosity, that's important.
