How to Change your Oil and Spark Plugs - Scion XB

[@nikkidimick947]

I'm gonna need all the Scion Xb videos! I have an 06 and I really need to figure out how to do all the things with this car. Thank you so much for posting this!! Everyone should be able to do their own oil changes, spark plugs and wires... I have to have assistance, due to arthritis in my hands, but I sure do love doing my own work on my cars :)

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I got you, Nikki!!

[@alisonlapoint2094]

Help u got the nut of the pan i just dont pan. Help

[@Rayalas323]

270k and it look that clean!!!! you are a legend. BOX SOCIETY!!!

[@raphaelmaldonado8402]

Thanks for being so knowledgeable and not shunning folks for what they don’t know

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Everyone has to start somewhere! Thanks for searching KZbin for your answers!

[@IndyGuest]

"This channel is all about motivating people to work on their cars even if they're not mechanics or they have very little skill at all." That's me in a nutshell! Just got me an '06 xB @195K miles. Thank you for these xB videos. I'm so excited to tinker, upgrade, and play with my xB. Cheers!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I hope the videos help! If I can do it, you can do it!

[@JayGJay]

Great vid fundamentals are essential, I have an 06 xB ,saw the vid and got inspired to change my oil after the driving for about a week with light on dash, I cancelled my appointment at Firestone , went to Auto parts got my oil and oil filter and got down and dirty. And reset computer and erased dashboard light, next up is spark plugs in the next 2000 miles , inspiring vids keep em coming!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Dude, that's awesome!! What a great story. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@ephraim.1964]

Great video... your car looks great!! I have a 2004 with 294,100 miles on it and still going strong 💪🏽 💪🏽.

[@imgorgeweregorgeanimatedgo2155]

Ephra bass 294? Nice. I just bought an 04 for $1200 with 189k on it. I’m going to do a complete tune up. Then I will see how she purrr.

[@ncarlen3]

Just picked up an 06 and have been binging on your toaster Tuesday series. Picked mine up for $750 but it needs some serious engine and transmission work so we'll see how it goes.

[@kidnavajo]

Another 06 xB owner, thank you so much for taking the time to do this. 🤘🏼

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

No problem 👍

[@KC-xp9of]

Thanks for this video. There is no repair manuals in auto stores for Scions. And there is very few Scion repair videos. So I appreciate your clarity and very helpful information. I'm now needing to do oil changes myself since the car is losing oil through the tailpipe. Every two weeks I need to add a quart of oil in the car. This neglect is not my doing. I was gifted this car which had 205k miles on it (my two other cars in the shops with major repairs). The orginal owner was a teenagee girl. Long story short, I'm on borrowed time with this car since there is transmission issues too (did a trans service and the fluid was BLACK!). I did a tune up on the car after I received it since there were no service records. Never have I ever seen such neglect to a car. And I don't believe the valve cover gasket was ever changed. It was extremely brittle, and most of the bolts snapped off, and the breather hose cracked beyond repair. So had to hunt for parts at the pick a part yard. As for doing the oil change myself, I've discovered from the last oil change that was done at an oil shop, they drained the oil, but didn't put it back in. The engine was smoking. Two different shops did that to both our vechiles. This pandemic has made auto repair shops very useless.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Definitely sounds like your engine has experience very high heat due to a lack of oil. The good news is that these engine are a dime a dozen and you could probably get a good used one for around $500. It would be a pretty straight forward install, even for someone who has never done it before. While you are at it, swap in a new trans too, since yours is showing signs of damage. Good luck. They are great cars and are worth saving. Thanks for watching.

[@KC-xp9of]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers thanks for the advice. And here in CA, there is no way to find a $500 engine since they work in other Toyota vehicles. It's so interchangeable that it makes it expensive. I have a 99 Honda, which a mechanic did a sloppy job putting the engine in and couldn't do the timing right. So the end result was the rocker arm to the 3rd cylinder broke. So had to buy a used engine from Japan for $660. So for the Scion, I was told to replace the engine would cost over 3k. Same for the trans.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

@@KC-xp9of The engines are on eBay for $1100 shipped to your door. I bought a manual trans for my xB from eBay for $700 years ago. Do not listen to what anyone is telling you. Do the research. Don't listen to people trying to sell you something. Here in FL, these cars are everywhere and I could easily get a motor and trans from a junkyard for under $1000. Like you, I have had bad experiences with mechanics. That's when I decided to take matters into my own hands. If I can do it, you can do it.

[@KC-xp9of]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers thank you for the information. I bought my Honda engine from H motors in Burbank, Ca. Crazy that I bought my first used engine for $2,500

[@89crix]

Just picked up an '06 after after 13 years from my last one. Looking forward to more vids.

[@tomkeefe2051]

I'm so glad I found your channel I have a 2008 XB, 198000 mi. I really want to learn how to work on my own car. You make it easy to want to go ahead and try to do your own work, thank you.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

This channel is about getting your hands dirty without any experience. If I can do it, you can do it!! Good luck with your box!

[@toyotabrony]

I’m almost reach to 50k miles on my 2015 Scion xB. No issues whatsoever. And I only got around 2500 miles left before my next oil change. Still got my warranty so it’s good to have them change for me. But yes, workin on ur own very fun to do.

[@RonGuyor]

Thank you for making this video! I have two brothers and two uncles that are total gearheads and can do this stuff in their sleep. The uncles both have their own large Snap-On tool collections. The choice of a Tandy Computer rather than the neighbors used Trans Am as a teen sent me down the path of becoming a big computer geek instead. 😂 I'm tired of having to bother them to do maintenance items on my Scion boxes so I really appreciate your instructive videos. It's probably really basic for most of your subscribers, but it really helpful for us newbies. THANK YOU! ✌ My original 2006 RS3 Envy Green #966 is at 361,000 miles, my daughter's purple 2005 xB is around 240,000 and I just picked up another RS3 that's only at 134,000. I love these boxes!! It'd be great to see them come back, but they last so damn long maybe it doesn't matter. LOL

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Wow! 3 Gen 1 xBs!! Now that's devotion! Like you, I have no prior automotive experience. My best friend is a mechanic and years ago I got tired of asking him for help. So I learned how to do it myself. Everyone has to start somewhere and if I can do it, you can do it. Thanks for watching.

[@HowardSolis]

Thanks for the video!! Just changed the oil and spark plugs for the first time on my 2005 XB with 145k miles. The whole process was as simple as you made it sound. Super easy! Love the channel!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Nice work!

[@peteciurczak5132]

Hey Brandon! Hope all is well. I always refer to xB vids for routine maintenance. Thank you!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Hell yeah! Glad they help. Thanks for watching.

[@MartyMotoring]

Nice video! I picked up an 06 xB for cheap and been fixing it up as a nice daily. Your videos have been helpful. Need to look into a better air intake. About to change the oil and came across this video. Looks like a simple Toyota setup 😁

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Check out my custom intake video!

[@MrBetonator]

Looking forward to more XB videos! Underglow video hopefully soon!

[@holdencawffle626]

Just bought a 2004 xB manual, love it, and hope to start changing my own oil Thank you for the video!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

If I can do it, you can do it. Thanks for watching.

[@Robgutierrez76]

I just got my Psion XB for 2005 I’ve got 160,000 miles on it. And I am loving it. I’m also enjoying your videos man.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! Good luck with your Box!

[@MrFreshchico]

Because of your positivity I subbed.. thank you

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Welcome!

[@josephsamsor1698]

Sometimes I forget cars normally take a gallon or less of oil. My last oil change was on my dad’s 7.3 diesel. 4 gallons lol. And yes, oil change videos and such are great. Most of the time, people watch channels that only do the craziest builds and forget that to get to that point, they started with these basics. Without these vids, anything else car related seems impossible to achieve.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thank you for this comment! We all have to start somewhere! I can remember years ago on one of my first oil changes I used a Fram oil filter and when I removed the filter the gasket stuck to the engine. I thought that two gaskets must be better than one so I just reinstalled the new oil filter right on top of the old gasket. Once I started the car, I had oil all over my garage! Thanks for watching!

[@samodono4818]

great vid and simple as it should be. those nz fe engines are robust. proud owner of 2002 bB here!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Couldn't agree more!

[@williamknell864]

Impressive, Florida underside cleanliness there. Jeeze. 280k. Not too shabby at all . I'm at 180k, in CT. Not so pristine underneath. But running smooth. Good video.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks for watching!

[@knc3]

Thank you for this. I’m new to doing all the maintenance on my car and this was super helpful.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@RayBreaks]

Nice video. Those ramps are awesome!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks! They are easy to make. Thanks for watching.

[@LujinCustom]

Ah the good ol’ storage unit car videos! 🤣 Pre-filling the oil filter comes down to personal preference only, especially on tiny filters like ours. It’d be a different story on big diesel filters though. I love changing the oil when it’s hot. However, get you a big pair of channel locks from HF because sometimes those other tools don’t work. Also, sometimes there’s not enough room for the screwdriver trick.

[@jaystechroom]

Ignition coils is what you worked on that cover the spark plugs :) I did a 2005 Avalon. 3 in front. 3 on back. What a pain

[@julesnine4294]

I just got a blue 04 XB it doesn’t need a oil change yet but im doing my next one for sure! Its missing a the key fob and need to change the door lock actuator im nervous but im going to change it my self.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

You got this!!

[@nicepelt]

do you still change your oil every 5k using synthetic? i thought synthetic oil lasts longer. thanks for another great vid!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yes I do!

[@richardweyland116]

Great job! Thanks for the help!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Glad it helped!

[@peteciurczak5132]

Thank you! I’m going for it this Saturday.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

You got this!

[@00347028]

In college they told me anti seize may not allow for proper heat transfer from the plug to the cylinder head. Also with high tension in modern ignition systems it may cause excess resistance.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

They lied to you.

[@akiratheprophecy4450]

You think bad spark plugs would mess with the traction control light vsc? Also would you recommend pennzoil over castrol edge? Should I use high mileage oils?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I doubt it, but it would be easy to test. If you think your plugs are bad, just change em'. Its like $12 for four plugs. Pick whatever oil you want. Thanks for watching.

[@peteciurczak5132]

Mission accomplished!! Thumbs up!!!👍

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Congrats!

[@youngsuit]

i have 154k miles on my 04 xb and i love this thing. should i switch to syntehtic oil or does it not matter?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yes you should. Thanks for watching.

[@youngsuit]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers thanks - i heard some horror stories about switching to synthetic, so i went with high mileage regular today, but maybe i'll do it moving forward

[@jdaniels1313]

Silly music is competing with your voice... Thank you for the video! Appreciate the tip for resetting the maintenance light.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Sorry about that. I don't put the music on anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@ChaosForLunch]

Do you use Engine Air Filter Seal Grease to get a better seal on air intake box for Engine Air Filter ? If you do ... what do you use ?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

😂

[@BillyBob-ek8lm]

Hey b I have a 2005 scion xB on my dash my open door sensor stays on And my back door lock will not lock I'm not sure what it is any information would be helpful aloha god bless.

[@edie380ify]

I have a scion 06 xb nice videos i can do my self

[@johnathoncastro]

What's better on these xb's denso or ngk spark plugs?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

NGK all day!

[@ChaosForLunch]

whoa 270,000 miles on that car ... thats great brother

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks!

[@CriticalMassIndex]

Very helpful, thanks

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@kevinmccormack7326]

Thanks, love your channel.

[@ARSERR]

Will you be doing a transmission fluid change as well for a future vid?? 😀

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yes! I need to do one.

[@ARSERR]

Extreme Daily Drivers 🙌🙌🙌 nice I’ll wait to do mine after I watch your vid than! 👍

[@jonwright1513]

Great video.. just bought me an 06 xb .. the color changing one pretty cool car the belts our making some noise can you show how to change the belts .. thanks

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Absolutely. I need to change mine as well. Thanks for watching and please subscribe for more on the xb!

[@gottatinker3363]

more videos on ur XB please!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Lots more coming! I promise!

[@ChaosForLunch]

changing the Engine Air Filter is pretty easy too.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yep.

[@MrCrf450rider]

NGK BKR5EIX iridium plugs run the best in these cars.pricey,but worth it

[@johnd6776]

I just purchased a 2006 scion xb with 190k on it. Whats the first thing i should do you think. Going to change all the spark plugs. should i change the coils too. Also put a new filter in it.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I wouldn't change the coils unless it isn't running correctly. I'm still on my OEM coils. Thanks for watching!

[@johnd6776]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers Just changed my spark plug. i cleaned the throttle body and put a new filter in it. The rpm now bounce around when i put the car in neutral coming to a stop. it will drop down and then come back up. and idle normal. sometimes when at idle it will bounce up and down. Any ideas what it could be?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Could be a loose vacuum line. Maybe one associated to your brake booster. Give it visual inspection. If everything checks out, just continue to drive it. It's possible the ECU is just making some adjustments and it will figure everything out.

[@johnd6776]

Extreme Daily Drivers sounds good I will look and just drive it

[@will-da-beast4157]

Would 5w_20 make a big difference for a 2005?I'm getting people saying no and some people saying its fine.I live in illnois if that makes a difference

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

No, not really, but why not just run 5w 30?

[@will-da-beast4157]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers i got lazy and got the wrong oil but exchanged it.just got a 2005 5 speed with 244,250 miles for 1700 bucks.needed a work car.did a tune up oil change/filter,coil packs,plugs,air filter, and mass air flow sensor.glad I see these things dont die

[@brianmaris3252]

I miss your XB

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thanks! Feel free to rewatch the videos if you want to relive the journey.

[@jennifercruz7959]

Do I use the same oil now that mines is 271 thousand miles?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yes. I have the same mileage as you. You don't have to use "high mileage" oil. You can if you want, but you don't have to.

[@AntonioGarcia-fc9zt]

Anyway you can post a video on how to take off the 2 bumper grilles please

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Absolutely. I'm redoing the entire front end and it's going back to stock. Stay tuned!

[@AntonioGarcia-fc9zt]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers sounds good i cant wait to check it out. I just got an 05 scion xb that looks just like your xb. Im wanting to take off the 2 bumper grills to repaint them gloss black

[@nohandle956]

Good video but could be better with the music volume lower or none at all. Good content though thank you

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yeah, I was trying different things with some of these videos and the music volume didn't work well. Thanks for watching.

[@alisonlapoint2094]

Witchb pop an thares two pans the one next to filter right

[@slzbuildz]

Do you suggest doing the sea foam with old oil or new?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

This is a great question and I was considering mentioning it in this video. You should change your oil and spark plugs after using Seafoam. The Seafoam loosens up carbon build up, which could foul your plugs and some of that build up will wind up in your oil. So yes, do the Seafoam first!

[@slzbuildz]

What's the ideal period of time to change your oil after the sea foam?

[@slzbuildz]

How long after doing the Seafoam do you do the oil change? Go through a tank of gas?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

A day or two should be fine.

[@slzbuildz]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers sounds good thanks bud

[@Freshzaniz]

Are the ngk you used copper??

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Link to the plugs is in the bio!

[@johnnyweld9672]

wow your using Full Synthetic oil didnt know you were a loud to use that on the old engines like the 2006 xb

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Sure you can! Why not? Only the best for the Box!

[@johnnyweld9672]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers how long have you been using full synthetic oil the whole time 270k miles

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

@@johnnyweld9672 I haven't owned the car in years, but I used it for the 60k I put on it. Whatever hesitation you have about using synthetic oil on an older engine is misunderstood. It will not hurt anything. And synthetic oil is better than conventional in every way.

[@johnnyweld9672]

@@ExtremeDailyDrivers in your mind maybe but not in the mechanic world

[@johnnyweld9672]

that s so true

[@torokun]

I am being told to use 15W-40 for old 4 cylinder Toyota engine.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Well this video tells you to use what's recommended by the factory.

[@stevearaiza4142]

I notice that my 2005 Scion xB trembles when it’s in drive at a stop, but when I put it in park it doesn’t tremble. Could this be motor mounts that need to be replaced?

[@clarencedavis3621]

Nice

[@imgorgeweregorgeanimatedgo2155]

What’s you located boss?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Orlando

[@imgorgeweregorgeanimatedgo2155]

Cool. I just picked up 2004 Scion xB for $1200 with 189k. didn’t pass smog because catalytic converter. And advice for the tune up. What I need to do to make this box running normal again. Should I flush out the transmission fluid? And oil change and spark plugs and so on?

[@potatopewpew4719]

Anyone know where he got that socket with the rubber booty?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

There will be a link to it in tomorrow's video. #toastertuesday

[@potatopewpew4719]

Extreme Daily Drivers Thanks, just bought my xB this week and don’t really have tools but i want to swap out all the headlight bulbs, Oil change, Spark Plugs, and air filter. so just need the right tools that i can dedicate for maintenance like those. you have a video for swapping out the air filter yet?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

I show you how to build your own! Make sure you check out the xB Playlist. There are a ton of how-to videos in there to give you ideas for you new ride.

[@potatopewpew4719]

Extreme Daily Drivers Thanks. I’ve been spending about $800/month on Lyft and Uber so now that i’m spending $50/month on gas instead i want to make sure my xB stays in top shape.

[@ogray2635]

What oil is used for this car ?

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Your answer is in the video and in the description box.

[@patrickphippspa584]

That music! Mind-numbing and overpowers your voice. Thanks though.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yeah, I was experimenting with some stuff that didn't work so well. My bad. Thanks for watching!

[@stevebruce1235]

Before removing the spark plug you desperately need to take an air compressor blow out those countersunk you don't want any debris dirt to fall down in the cylinder when you take the spark plug out

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

"Desperately need" I think is a little dramatic. I've never seen that done and it's not in any Helms Manual or the owner's manual. Would it hurt? No. But clearly it's not necessary. Thanks for watching.

[@stevebruce1235]

Very true my friend, but its implied, the cavity where the spark plugs are removed there is always a chance for debris to to fall down in the cylinders after the spark plugs are removed using compressed air before the spark plugs are removed is just a safety option

[@westhavenor9513]

I always do that too. I guess I'm not the only OCD shade tree mechanic :)

[@The82bstewart]

I always do my own maintenance and teach my kids how to. People tell me it's cheaper to let a shop do it. I dont trust the care and life of my vehicle to 20yr old minimum wage guys.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Amen, Dude.

[@slzbuildz]

Coil on plug

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Thank you.

[@FranzJx]

777 likes...

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Seven come and seven go and seven, still remain, yeah!

[@pirihern9329]

Cardboard always have cardboard. Stay away from those quick oil change shops.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yes, cardboard is perfect for oil changes and break dancing. Thanks for watching!

[@randomactsofvideos313]

i always lose the 10mm sockets dammit.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

😆

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

Aww man. Gotta to take the strut bar. 😡

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Yeah, I tried to do it without removal, but you have to remove it. Thanks for watching!

[@MrCrf450rider]

You don't need to remove it,if its a hotchkis with the holes on top.Just use shorter extensions,and add them to as needed.slide them between the strut bar gaps,and holes

[@00347028]

Coil over plug, cop.

[@peterciurczak4096]

Nice job and thank you!

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Glad it helped!