2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Oil Change

2013 Toyota FJ Oil Change

[@Qplus-tc5hh]

$70 at toyota or $30 to do it yourself. Thanks so much for the later model FJ cruiser oil change video. The older models looked a lot easier. I went out to my truck and didn't see the oil filter on top. Then I searched and found your video.

[@XV_TV]

Yes! Definitely it was easier on the older models. Glad it helped

[@ding174]

I don’t even mess with the plastic drain tool on the bottom of the filter. I just unscrew real slow and let the oil seep out. Then I remove the old filter and wipe down the entire oil filter housing. The original skid plate isn’t so bad , I unscrew the two rear then the two front and gently let the skid plate swing down then pull it off. I agree that the 1g FRE V6 early generation prior to 2010 was so much easier to change soil since the filter was located on top of the engine. But I have a 2010 and really like the increase horsepower and torque of the newer V6.

[@XV_TV]

Yeah. That plastic doohickey sucks! I probably get less messy by slowly unscrewing it than using it.

[@StilettoSniper]

Just an FYI, you don't need to remove the little metal clip from the filter housing at all. In fact, Toyota specifically recommends against removing it in their service manual. I just unscrew the filter and reinstall it without touching the clip, its fine.

[@kwanyeecheng]

Thanks Jeremy! Very good walkthrough! I am about to change mine in a couple weeks!

[@rjstockman]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video, Have a good one

[@johninfinger6914]

Excellent job explaining this task! This was a perfect video. Thanks!!

[@oki1966]

Wow, I am glad I have an 07 that uses a traditional screw on oil filter. These new oil filter canisters are a scam.

[@XV_TV]

I kind of regret trading in my old one too. It's just a mess and what would take in 15 min now takes closer to an hr because of that filter.

[@kellysmith5521]

Excellent video! Thanks for putting it up!

[@moriwaki1105]

Same STUPID set up of the oil filter as the LS460.....what the Hell were they thinking.....made a simple pleasurable satisfying job of changing your oil....into a complete Ball Ache !!!

[@XV_TV]

Tell me about it!! I use to love changing it when it was on top. Very easy to work with. You could change it on the go with minimal tools.

[@outdooraussie6355]

Thanks mate. Really helpful.

[@billh.3522]

Excellent job! Good clear video and commentary.

[@wimm1392]

Thanks for sharing this video it’s very informative with good instructions. Cheers have a great day

[@breeze787]

thanks for putting this up!

[@XV_TV]

glad to hear it helps!

[@senormac]

Nice straight forward explanation and video of doing the job. Thx!!

[@Voltage06888]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@yasiennazari4519]

Thanks mate for the video, I am too missing the bolt from the factory bash plates hahaha, probably local dealer lost it

[@sibco96]

I pulled mine today and it was missing both front bolts.

[@magnetman3t725]

I just did mine the Stp extended filter comes with a plastic piece that screws into the oil cap and I added a little hose to it so no mess. Great video 👍

[@XV_TV]

I need to try it. This is really messy compared to the earlier FJ I had

[@sheriffjohnbird3179]

thanks very helpful! I didnt realize I needed a drain pan the size of a bathtub when i started so i made quite a mess these things take a lot of oil

[@XV_TV]

lol yes, it can get very messy especially with the filter drain/removal

[@bradnelson1196]

Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@XV_TV]

Thanks! I'm working on making more videos. Mostly FJ and Powerstroke tutorials.

[@andrewpledger82]

Thanks for an excellent video

[@blackhat2385]

Good video, correct information. In Australia we use 5w/30 grade oil in the 1gr-fe engine, strange to see 0w/20 recommended over there. I personally use Penrite HPR5 5W/40.

[@OPTIMUS6LTR]

gets a lot colder there generally helps on a cold start..........HPR5 FTW

[@tessc7709]

I dunno about this model but I have an ‘07 and the manual says 5w30.

[@TZOID08]

@@tessc7709 MY 2013 Specifies 0W/20 and as others stated we get below freezing in the East Coast USA.

[@TZOID08]

Good tutorial.... The Oil change interval is 10k according to Toyota . I use Mobile 1 and that's my regiment but to each his own.

[@XV_TV]

TZOID08 the instrument panel lights up at around 5k. I abuse this little engine so 5ish sounds good to me. Eventually I'm putting a diesel engine in it. Wait for those videos!

[@TZOID08]

Gotcha, I love my 2013 TTSE :)

[@ej732]

Thank you!

[@GusBuster-ti4mc]

I didn't realize the 2013 FJs oil filter was on the bottom! What a pain in the ass!

[@XV_TV]

Yes it is! Not to mention the mess that it makes. Definitely the older models were more maintenance friendly .

[@johnharris9879]

On the bottom....like a crap load of other vehicles over many decades.

[@DartanianMagnificent]

Manual says it takes 6.4 quarts of 0w-20 with the filter. Bosch 3981 oil filter.

[@jerryquintana2508]

Great video I have to agree much easier to change the oil on my 2007 then my 2010 FJ cruiser. Mine also says 5w/30

[@XV_TV]

Thank you!

[@jerryquintana2508]

@@XV_TV double checked my 2010 it is 0w/20 or 5w20 is acceptable.

[@ding174]

I skip the drain piece for the filter. I just slowly remove the assembly and let the excess seep out and the rest I just dump out the excess oil with the filter element onto my drain pan. I also replaced the filter housing with an all aluminum version. Same one used on the Lexus and Tacoma and 4runner..

[@XV_TV]

Thanks for that info. I know someone here posted a part that makes it way easier and cleaner to drain the oil from the filter. But i will also look into the Aluminum version.

[@anthonybrooks6907]

Whoever designed that skid plate with Alan heads needs to be shot... Edit: after watching the oil filter design looks like a few engineers should be hung up by their toenails. Thanks for the vid and confirming the dealer actually doesn’t charge too much for this job 👍

[@ding174]

Great video though.

[@xqiao1987]

Good video! What's the torque specs on the oil pan drain plug and oil filter drain plug? Thanks in advance!

[@XV_TV]

The drain plug is about 30 ft lbs and the filter drain plug is 25Nm

[@joehyundaitech7961]

24 mm socket for the cap

[@jefferywhidby2407]

I'm in South Florida. It's crazy hot here almost year 'round. I wonder if I should go a bit thicker than the 0-20W. Thoughts? I have a 2010. I sit in beach traffic a lot, I'm a musician. :/

[@XV_TV]

I'm in south Texas, so I'm no stranger to 110-120°F I haven't had any issues with this fully synthetic 0-20w Maybe if I was up in mileage like over 250k I might consider moving to a thicker grade

[@supraTTger]

Where can i get the "little skid plate", to drain the tank?

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

What are the torque specs for the oil filter and the skid plate bolts? Thanks for this very helpful video. Save us all a trip to the stealer...LOL

[@XV_TV]

LoL glad it helps. Because in the end you know it was done RIGHT and Way CHEAPER lol. Anyways, I tighten the bottom screw to 25Nm (metal screw on filter housing) while housing is getting screwed on. Once it clicks, I tighten the housing just enough to line up the tabs of the filter housing to the base where the clip clips onto. As far as the skid plates, I just tighten them so that they don't rattle off (about 3/4 turn after hand tighten) At the dealership, they didn't even bother to put both back! And the 1 that they did was so loose, it was rattling. Oh and I was forced to pay over $200 for that!! Never again!

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

@@XV_TV Thanks again 🙏

[@alexbeltran4831]

Did you ever figure out what the silver cap screw thing was called to remove the filter?

[@XV_TV]

I'm gonna call it the "oil purge cap" since it's sole purpose is to drain the oil in the filter. Mine eventually didn't come off so I plan on replacing it with a cap that has a lever built in to the cap so you can just drain it without getting all messy

[@bradclem6226]

I got a 2011 with 141,000 miles on it I bought it with a 116, it’s got a tapping noise is that normal r not? Toyotas got a rattling noise like my Tacoma this FJ has a tapping first I ever owned. I don’t know if it supposed to.

[@XV_TV]

Mine has a clicking/ tapping sound. It's always had it. I believe this is "normal" . It's had a rattling, but that was because the dealership left the skid plate covers loose/ without bolts. That was the first and last time I took it to someone else to work on it.

[@bradclem6226]

@@XV_TV Thanks. that makes me feel a little better.I’ve only had it about a yr now. It’s never been off road it’s immaculate, A few months back a idiot run a stop sign and mashed my bumper and headlights. The body shop said this truck don’t have no rust anywhere, that was great news. it don’t burn oil r smoke got plenty of power. Just that damn tapping noise. My brother had a old Jeep type yrs ago and I always liked them so I bought this one a lot more luxury compared to those for sure they were like driving a tractor.. I baby it plan to keep it for a good while.

[@gregoriodecker2692]

My 2013 has an actual oil filter not the canister type.. so you must have a late 13

[@sibco96]

Watch this with closed captions turned on. You'll laugh.

[@XV_TV]

I need to see it

[@jesusymateoherreralopez]

Engie 4.0 or 3.5 ?

[@XV_TV]

4.0