Toyota Tacoma Oil Change Complete Guide - 3.5 V6 (2016-2023) 

I've watched about fifteen of these Taco oil change videos. Congratulations, you're the only person that bothered to fill the filter housing with oil.

ok this is one of the most thorough car maintenance videos I've ever seen.

Nicely done video, straight to the point, actual pictures of torque specs/part numbers so I can just scroll through when I eventually forget and no annoying unnecessary commentary. Thank you

You are really good at this. I most appreciated the lighting. We could see every single part of your demonstration instead of having to guess what you were doing in low lighting. The only suggestion I have is to put links to the parts and tools in your Show More description. But very nicely done.

This is an EXCELLENT video. You covered everything in detail, clear and precise. I was a gov't contractor technical writer and I appreciate a detailed description that makes a process idiot proof. 👍👍👍

Thanks man,The most complete videos on a basic oil change on a taco👍

Thanks for making this video it was extremely helpfully. That tool for the oil filter worked perfect.

I wasn't going to watch another oil change video but when I saw the home made ramps, I had to watch it. Nice! I don't own a Tacoma but I still enjoyed watching your video. Not only was the video well done but so was the oil change tutorial.

Very good video!! All information was clearly given. You didn’t over explain or drag things out. I like the tork spec information and the information on the wrench adapter and drain plug!!

Nice video I recommend he explains step by step the best of the best 👌

This is a great video, very good editing. Clear concise and to the point. Nice to see someone do the oil change process correctly Good job !

Best video on Tacoma oil change. Thank you for this👍

If I would have done the oil change, I would have got oil all over the driveway. So I learned to put down some kind of tarp for the spills . Good video

Solid oil change, nice Taco! Your video will make my first 5k oil change on my 2023 Taco Trd, a breeze!! *****

You sir make superb videos! Clear, concise to the point with all the info. Thanks

Dear Lunar Taco brother! You gave a very thorough guide of changing the oil and I am very grateful! I will listen to your advice of changing the oil every 5K miles with only synthetic oil! Thank you so much for your time Lunar Taco brother!

Well done. And I agree with you. I do it every 5000 as well. And yes for sure full synthetic. Oils cheep, engine aren’t.

Thanks for an excellent educational video. The extra detail on resetting the maintenance interval was a big assist. Carry On Sir!

Nice comprehensive how-to. I like the custom ramps.

I don’t even own a Taco, like how he explains so clearly.

I have watched this nearly 500 times. Thank you

Great video man, very clear and helpful. You made it look easy though lol, my filter housing was apparently wrenched on by a team of Icelandic strongmen because dang did it take some encouragement to come loose.

Just bought a Tacoma and it's almost due for an oil change, so wanted to see how involved the process is. Great video! Thank you!

Great video. I like the idea of pouring some fresh oil in the filter housing. Good idea 👍🏻

I have a couple of taco videos and thought about doing an oil change video. I can tell you that this video would have blown mine away. Well done sir!!!!! 👍👍👍👍

Good video. The oil that you drained out looks very clean to me.

Awesome Vid! ...and you didn't skip anything (visually) like some vids do. And adding the Maintenance Reset was Money!!!

Supper oil change tutorial ,the best I have ever seen thank you for you attention to detail 5***** .

One thing I’ve learned I haven’t tried is to do your oil drain first before opening the oil cap and dip stick. That way it doesn’t drain fast right away and cause so much spillage. Once you have your bucket under and it’s pouring slowly then you know your good to go on opening up the oil cap and dip stick

Excellent video and Pertinent information. Thank you very much

Been changing my oil on my 1999 4 Runner since I got it brand new. 350,000 miles later, my truck still runs like a champ!

Just got my ‘23 OR manual and will be doing my own oil changes. Thank you for your videos.

Very helpful video!!! Just did mines tonight 🎉

I’m really big on changing my own oil and have for many years. I own a 2021 Tacoma Off Road. With that said, the black oil filter housing was actually seized on mine. I took it to Valvoline to get them to remove it. They couldn’t get it off. I then had to take my truck to the dealership for them to remove. I did purchase an aluminum housing due to the prior plastic seized. Hopefully they can remove it. A Valvoline employee did say Toyota Tacoma’s have this problem many times. This should be a recall. I’m not gonna lie, I almost hurt myself trying to remove this black plastic housing and still couldn’t remove it.

your vdo is very good, and thank you for making tutorial

Just bought a new 2023 Tacoma and looked at your video to help changing mine. I agree that 10k is way too long of an interval and like you I want to know it's done right. After the first oil change at 5k in my 19 Ranger I traded in on the Tacoma, I discovered a crack in the right rear taillight. I'm sure it was done at the dealership during the oil change in fact I wouldn't doubt they swapped my light and put a cracked one in it....I park my truck away from other vehicles at work and in my garage at night so unlikely it occurred anywhere but the dealership. The light had blind spot monitoring and cost $ 1,300.00, and just the lens could not be purchased. Lesson learned. .......check your vehicle thoroughly before and after having anyone take it out of your sight.

Thank you very much for your help.. you have explained everything crystal clear!!👏👏👏

Most of those plastic housing drain tools are threaded so you don’t have to hold it, don’t always work though, but the concept of what they do is great

thanks for the video.

Thank you very much for your video explanation, you inspired me to do my own now, thanks again 👍🏻

Thank you for actually showing the turtle back for the oil drain plug

👍 Well done Sir

Great video! That oil filter wrench made a huge difference for me.

Great step by step video! Thank you!

Thanks bro i own a 21 tacoma and to get it serviced I’ll be waiting months to get in. Decided to do it myself!

Thanks for this video. You’re the best!👍

El mejor video de mantenimiento 🛻

That filter housing works wonders!

Great how-to video. I appreciate you.

just got a 23 taco. thanks for the video.

Great video, clear and calm.

5k oil change is the way to go. When dealership told me that at 5k is only rotation and checking fluids and driver side floor mat, I don't took it in for service and changed the oil myself. At 10K I'll take it to the dealership for oil change and a more serious inspection. My Chevrolet work van also ask for 10K oil change and the only time I drove it 10k before oil change I noticed the drop in performance, I'm doing 5k on that one too. Toyota bought back a 1million miles Tundra to inspect the engine, the owner said he changed the oil monthly no matter how many miles.

Great video man. Attention to details and very well explained . I agree with you that 10k miles is too late for oil change. I was looking for a Lunar rock color Tacoma Off Road but could not find it in my area, End up buying a Celestial Silver Limited and i just love it.

Two 👍👍s UP! Great video.

I also have a Tacoma TRD Offroad 6 speed and a Acura RSX type S in my driveway!

Good job; great video.

Nice video. No long talks about extraneous stuff. Just straight forward and complete. Also, if Toyota automotive engineers say change oil at 10,000 miles, then do that, not 5,000 miles. Changing synthetic oil at 5,000 miles is for obsessive/compulsive personality types (no offense brother). It’s a waste. But if you have to, well, your obsession makes you. It won’t break the bank.

Great video. Well done thank you

What is the 17mm socket for? This was very well done. Camera work was superb. Very clear instructions. Very well done!

Thanks for sharing!👍🏽👊🏽

Nice ramps

Great video. A couple of questions though. Did you recheck the oil level once you were on a level surface? I also was not sure if all the used oil was removed since you were on the homemade ramps which are very cool.

great video . very helpful thanks bud

GREAT information thanks.

Oh ty nice vedio I did my own oil changes for years and I also became a mechanic and worked on just about every kind of car since the late sixties. I never did my Taco before and I was surprised to see the old style of oil filter with the two rings lol. My Mercedes also has that type but it has 4 oil rings to change. These mfgs got to join the modern world.

Good Job on video, very well done.

Nice video. Friggin weird filter setup. Don't understand why Toyota did this. Yet.

I did mine at 1K, then again at 5k, 8k, 13k, then 17k most recently. That oil filer is sort of pain and more messy than a traditional filter. When I change mine, I have a hard time reading the oil level on the dipstick, as it it clean and thin oil. I just put 6 quarts in and call it good.

Great video. Thank you

So helpful .Thank you

Great vid man

I think the vehicle should be level position as possible . Good job

Awesome video

Great job on the video.

Been changing my Tacoma 2018 since new. I knew you were a smart guy when I saw the homemade stable wooden ramps. I noticed many if not all the Tacoma Gen 3 oil change videos are using sport models, not sure why. You will not find the drain plug so easily on an Off road model. There is a protective shield that kinda hides the plug. Also, I use two different sockets, you had a thrid size? Great video thanks.

Well done! Thank you thank you!

I remember my 2000 Tundra 4.7 with a REAL EASY SPIN ON OIL FILTER....Toyota trying to make it more involved so you'll come in?

I have a 2021 with 56k miles on it. I bought the service plan 2 times. Dealership recommends changing oil after 5k miles. I plan on doing it myself after plan runs out. Thanks for sharing info on tools needed.

Excellent!

How will the Magnetic drain Plug help out if the Engine is all Aluminum ?

Great and informative video thanks for sharing.

I agree, do 10,000 mile oil changes if you don’t mind spending $3,000 in a few years to replace your head gasket!! Else it’s every 6-months or 5,000, whichever comes first.

Thanks for the VID,

Great video👍🏼

I have a 2012 rav4 limited v6 whoever changed the oil last torqued the shit of oil pan bolt and steel filter cover. The guy at the oil change place wasn’t sure if he wanted to keep trying to change the oil filter. They were both so tight.

When I do the oil change on my 19 tacoma I just grap 5qts and then 1qts it just easier in my opinion

where did the 17mm socket come into play?

Thanks for the video very helpful, I don't know if you have a video for transmission oil change? Thanks again

I have a skid plate so i didnt notice the drain plug gasket got stuck until i warched this video. So i actual have two seals on the drain plug...what a rookie mistake😅...there is no leak so i think ill be alright until my next oil change 😅

Great video man by far the best one out their. Quick?? Do you know part number or link to have a extra oil filter housing just in case the original cracks And will The aluminum ones fit a 2022 Tacoma? 💯👈🏼

Well done sir.

Wow. That’s the cleanest truck underside I’ve ever seen - other than new ones of course.

THANKS. THANKS. AND THANKS. 👍 👍 👍

Great job!!!

hw spec summary: 4x 12mm bolts for the skid panel, torque to ?? 1x 14mm oil pan drain bolt, with thread size M12-1.25, torque to 30 ft-lb 3/8" drive oil filter drain plug, torque to 10 ft-lb oil filter housing, torque to 18 ft-lb sidenote: the wheel lug nuts need to be torqued to 83 ft-lb, and there do exist torque wrenches with that range (10 to 83), but not many, if you want a single wrench that can handle all of these.

Very good explanation easy 2 understand but my question is can i used the existing drain oil plug i see u changed

Buy the Toyota OEM filter housing tool, it has the cut outs that slides into the filter housing for ease of use

Good video 📷. thanks

Thank you.

2018,TRD sports…still changes mines @ 10,000… only because I only drive it to work which is 2 miles from home,around town….not much drive in it…but I luv the truck 🛻 13:15