Toyota Tacoma 5K Mile Maintenance COMPLETE GUIDE (Oil Change, Tire Rotation & More)

Doing a 5,000 mile service on Toyota Tacoma is easy with some tools and short time invested! I cover start to finish every step including an oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, checking and replacing the air filter and cabin filter, and resetting the maintenance reminder light! Get it done right by doing it yourself!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Tacoma Maintenance Overview
0:27 Oil Change How-To
5:34 Tire Rotation
7:39 Brake and Suspension Inspection
8:11 Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
9:10 Maintenance Light Reset
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[@NilesProductions]

Last time I was at the stealership they quoted me $65 to replace the cabin filter. I politely said "f that" I'll do it myself. LOL

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Holy crap, some folks have no shame. BUT... I mean... it's a good 2 minutes of work. Probably should've paid it! 😉

[@NilesProductions]

@@JasonExplainsThings 🤣😂🤣

[@MarcusRefusius]

Visalia Toyota wanted $55. I bought one for $12.

[@OneWay2King]

I went in for an oil change today and my dealer quoted me 85$ for an air cabin filter

[@stevanrose7439]

It cost me 45.00 at the shop for a cabin air filter. But that was the last time. I can buy them for 8.00 dollars.

[@mesomemore97]

My dealership did replace my cabin air filter at my 20k Toyota care oil change. They also had me coming in at 5k for my oil change intervals even though the book says 10k. I was impressed. All covered by Toyota care. 2023 Tacoma.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That’s rad! Your dealership is a rare breed.

[@borinken_foliage8003]

Love this simple video packed with the most relevant info like torque specs and product suggestions to make things easier. I really appreciate this.

[@glong2720]

I truly enjoyed this video along with the bloopers. I hate it when videos are made and they remove any incident that may happen (Oil catcher). Thanks for sharing Sir.

[@DFPFTW]

I don’t know who needs to know this but I’ve came back to this video 5 different times just to get torque specs because it’s SO DETAILED with info. Thank you

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey thanks! I really appreciate it.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Very clearly laid out guide! Every new owner should watch this

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks! I loved your Jeep/Toyota comparison video. 🤜🤛

[@cracky1757]

I just got a Tacoma and I am learning so much with this video! Thank you so much!!!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

You’re welcome!

[@GabrielLopez-ku9cl]

for anyone prepping to do this, I'd suggest having a larger 1/2" breaker bar and a 24 mm socket for the oil filter housing because those things can be over torqued by the dealership, at least mine was. this was the solution I'd found on tacoma world, if anyone runs into a similar thing

[@nastysoda9212]

the "mechanics" they hire at dealerships are the worst of the worst. That's where you go to get your money stolen and shit broken. Gotta do it yourself.

[@DodgersWsChamps]

Bro I just took a ratchet to the nose from pulling on the oil filter😂

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

And a torque wrench to tightening the housing to 25 nm.

[@melissamusser8846]

Awesome video Jason!

[@chasingred8351]

My truck reaching its first oil change, and this was all great needed info… you got yourself a subscriber

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Welcome aboard!

[@mynameisjeffwick]

Same , I’m in love with my 23 TRD OR

[@aevnate4140]

I have splashed oil many times in my shop doing oil changes. I know the feeling.

[@flashpan26]

Great video, I'm 64 years old, and I only rotated tires on one car out of the Many cars and trucks I have had over my lifetime. What I found out is yes it made them wear the same, but it wore out all of them at the same time, so I never rotate tires anymore, why? Because I don't want to have to buy but 2 tires at the same time rather than all 4, It's a lot cheaper to buy 2 tires over 4 or even 5. I don't believe you get more life out of your tires by rotating, but you do get more life out of the set that way because the back usually wears out faster if you have rear-wheel drive and spin your tires when you take off or the front if you have front-wheel drive. And I never included my spare tire in the rotation, which honestly is probably a good idea, especially if they all match and they are all new. I'm going to try it your way on my new Tacoma and see what happens, I don't need a new spare tire, just something to get me to the tire shop if something happens on the road. I do carry a can of fix a flat and a mini air compressor with me everywhere I go, I even carry a tire fix it kit I bought from Amazon in all my cars and trucks so if i can find the whole I can just fix it on the road. I do a lot of backpacking and white water canoeing. Right now I have a dodge ram 2500 Toyota Tacoma and a Honda CRV which doesn't even come with a spare tire at all it just the can to fix a flat lol. I'm going to try it your way this time and rotate my spare into the mix until I get my spare worn down to almost time to buy a new one and see what happens, keep up the good work.

[@78josemarcos]

Haha this guy is all fun! Thanks for this great explanation,I’m a Taco owner and wanted to know how to reset maintenance light 😅

[@user-ci6ws5up3p]

Awesome video! I appreciate you adding all the torque specs 👍🏼

[@DavidBeckerSr]

Good news and views,no BS, just smart helpful knowledge,earned a subscription❤

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Much appreciated!

[@ChloeKuo]

Nice job! Sarge is looking good with the new skid plate!!!!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Chloe! It's not as pristine anymore. But it's doing its job well.

[@tundras4ever552]

nice video, I run a bottle of that stuff every 1500 miles, also try and use ethanol free gas as much as possible. Started doing my own maintenance now that my free Toyota maintenance is over.

[@ericalto22]

Thats a lot of tasks for a simple oil change. Glad my frontier's filter just screws off lol

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

was thinking the same thing. I bought a 2023 Tacoma and looking to do first service and I’m like damn

[@9of966]

Thanks for this. The dealer owes me one more oil change before my freebies expire, but I will be doing it myself from now on. No way I will trust the quick change monkeys with my new Tacoma !

[@MrJuantherock]

The Toyota dealership that got me my 21 Tacoma had a deal at the time that changed my oil filter, air filter, and tire rotations for life

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Crazy. I’d recommend every 5k not 10k.

[@politerudeboi6898]

lol jus ordered my truck! wont get it for another 4 months but i wanna know all the repair so i can diy that bad boy thanks for the vid

[@True77]

SARGE is looking sharp 👌

[@andrewsavage6717]

Great video! Thank you.

[@sharpshooter012345]

You can use a piece of felt to reduce the chances of a spill or get yourself a fumoto oil drain valve.

[@jdown86]

Hey you should check out Capri 4.5 gallon drain pans. Well built deep walled, no flexing or twisting with 7 quarts in it. Holds about 8 quarts safely.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I definitely will.

[@jcreeker5581]

Great video. One additional item to consider is greasing the U-Joints.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

My Tacoma doesn't have grease zerks actually. When they wear out I'll likely replace them with ones that do.

[@mikehammer2075]

@@JasonExplainsThings you have to check carefully, my '18 had 1 on the front drive shaft that I found when I started doing my own oil changes

[@qtuck6181]

Jason, just got my Tacoma and found your content so well presented and detailed. Thank you. Wanted to ask what hood protector you use?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It's from AVS.

[@Skylegacytvofficial]

Just bought my 22 Tacoma about 2 weeks ago, but the oil dipstick is impossible to read accurately? Am I the only one with this issue or should I be worried. I’m taking it to the dealership tomorrow to check it out.

[@vasm1807]

Great video Jason, you are very good explaining things hehe

[@Roosternurse]

Buy a Fumoto valve to replace your drain plug,,quit dealing with the mess,,works awesome.

[@Doc1855]

Jason, have you thought about having Katzkin make you Tan Leather seat covers for your Tacoma? I’m having them make mine in a Red color that goes well with the Barcelona Red metallic that I’m having our body shop 2 tone my White TRD. Like you, everything needs to “Match”.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Cool idea. I’ve heard good things about the Katzkin and PRP seat covers. Might go all fancy some day.

[@alexdesamsonow822]

Great video! Love your Taco in that army green, and those wheels and tires! Must be nice, that fancy skid plate door, so you can get to that funky nice plastic housing for that updated new cartridge filter design!!! I have an ‘05 taco with the 1GR- FE with that antiquated design with the spin on oil filter you can change standing up wearing your best clothing… 😂😅

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah the spin on filters are making a comeback for the 4th gen. 👍

[@alexdesamsonow822]

@@JasonExplainsThings That’s cool Jason, too bad they dropped the V6 for the turbo 4… 🙁

[@fodera0915]

This is Helpful!! Thanks.. im no mechanic..

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Neither was I... just started tinkering about 13 years ago. Now it's what I do for fun. :-)

[@fodera0915]

@@JasonExplainsThings are you Cutting soon your Bumper.. Seems alot of Taco are doing it to make clearance on the front Wheel

[@JasonExplainsThings]

My plan is to do an aluminum CBI front bumper to increase clearance, approach angle and to add a winch. Hoping to do that this winter. I already have the winch sitting here! :-)

[@bernardinobautista499]

Nice job 👍.

[@nastysoda9212]

there's a large green oil drain pan that walmart, oreilly and other places sell. it has these bubbles on the bottom and really stops the 0w20 from splashing all over the place. 0w20 has the consistancy of water...

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep! I picked one up.

[@moneauxje]

Never changed plug gasket/washer in my life unless there was a leak previously.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Cool. You do you man. I buy them in bulk so I don't think swapping it out is a big issue.

[@dannylewandowski2822]

I learned on the first oil change to use a large Tupperware container about 5 liters in volume to catch the oil. It’s about 5” tall on the sides and there is no splash what so ever. Im going to def buy the skid plate. The stock one isn’t too hard but def heavy and make your shoulders hurt after. Thanks for the awesome video! Subscribed. Edit: it is a 10liter container. 5 is way too small haha.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Danny! Hey I actually have a discount code for it. Expires in a few weeks but it should be active now: CPM6LYBLBP

[@dannylewandowski2822]

@@JasonExplainsThings thank you very much for the code.

[@mattcdubs]

Tip for preventing oil from shooting out and getting everywhere, put a oil no splatter pad in the pan

[@ChrisHatchback]

Thanks for the videos. Been watching them like crazy. I'm waiting for my very first 4runner which is on a shipping vessel right now to the states. So i know Toyota has their service package and from what I've seen, most New Toyota owners are doing the servicing on their own including a 1000 mile break in oil change. Did you happen to do the same? Are you planning to use Any of the 2 year toyota service?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

We did use it for the 10k and 20k service for the 4Runner… and did my own oil changes at 5 and 15k. So by all means use it, but I highly suggest doing oil changes every 5k miles. For the Tacoma I’m currently at 8500 so I haven’t had them service it yet.

[@ChrisHatchback]

@@JasonExplainsThings Thank you! appreciate your insight!

[@PhillipReina]

I love this video

[@orlandomartinez2651]

What brand is the hood deflector

[@chris.davidoff]

I didn't have the place to change my oil last time so I brought it to a shop. They charged $330 to change the oil and change the cabin air filter.... -.- Didn't even go over anything they may have inspected like brake pad thickness. At least a dealership will do that. Thanks for this great walk through!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Oh my gosh! That is complete madness. This right here is why I make these videos.

[@chris.davidoff]

@@JasonExplainsThings they also put a sticker on the widlndshield to come back in 3k miles. So I'm afraid they put conventional oil in too 😱 all I asked was for the "40k maintenance"

[@d3xm3x]

I got a 21 green Taco. Air stopped blowing tonight. I hope its just the cab filter. Im gonna try & see tomorrow. If anyone has any advice im all ears! I will try the easiest fix first I think filter is that. If not im gonna be watching videos trying to figure out what to do next😅. The extent of my mechanic skills are changing headlights, filters, & sometimes wiper blades😂

[@ellerybice3787]

Mmmmm🧐? Thank you for the tips on the oil drain tool kit, I am going to purchase one. The filter removal sockets purchased thus far have been junk. And I do use the same exact oil. Thank you for finding the cabin air filter location, I was wondering about that. Your tire rotation plan is clever. Though, what about the transmission fluid level, and you forgot the differentials. Thank you and motor on!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Trans fluid and diff changes are more of a 30k-40k interval. When the time comes I'll definitely do those.

[@ellerybice3787]

@@JasonExplainsThings how do you know that the current oil level in the transmission and differentials is correct? Do you have faith in the factory's procedure, and or in the dealership pre-sale inspection? Have I checked mine? You ask. NO! I feel neglectful in that respect. The all too (new practice) common practice these days is to have a sealed transmission, no dip stick. We customers are the dipsticks now days for allowing this practice to continue. And I have not checked the diffs due to blind faith that they got it right at the factory, foolish I know. This will change as soon as I return home from my journey. No, I am not driving my Tacoma currently. Now what about that transfer case, I have forgotten all about it, I have become such a slacker. 🥺

[@jsttv]

I just discovered your channel and planning on getting a Tacoma in Aug. Would you recommend Lucas oil stabilizer, or other Lucas products.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I've used oil stabilizer in the past on older vehicles with well over 100,000 miles. I wouldn't recommend oil stabilizer in a new or low mileage vehicle. But do your own research and talk to a mechanic you trust.

[@jsttv]

@@JasonExplainsThings thanks.

[@henryotero1385]

What size tires do you run? Also I have the same wheel set up as you. But… seems like you can install a full-size spare under the bed. Can you? I always heard that you need to modify it.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

265/70/17… so only oversized by 1 inch. Fits in the spare spot just fine. From what I understand a 33 will fit.

[@truthalways247]

Wonderful helpful tips and guide. I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6. @ 36,000 miles I have a question and wanted to know if the same things you use work for mine as well or should I get a different kind of oil? Second question is what kind of transmission oil fuild do I use to change and what other things do I need to change also? It's hard to find real loyal mechanics so I came across your channel and hoping to get some help all the way from: Juneau Alaska

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep, the engine oil would be the same. Haven’t looked into transmission oil yet since I’m only a 14k miles currently.

[@truthalways247]

@@JasonExplainsThings Ok, thanks 😇👍

[@pineapplesmash6678]

Is that oil better than amzoil

[@na1975te]

Love that front hood guard, where did you get it ? Looks awesome !

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks! It’s from AVS. Here’s a link: amzn.to/3JfCsno

[@na1975te]

@@JasonExplainsThings thanks brother, Love your truck! Looks great!

[@wanderlostNW]

Great video! Could you do the same video for 4Runner?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Already done! I have an oil change video from last year you could check out. Tire rotation and inspection would be the same as this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYazhq2EbM1ssLc

[@wanderlostNW]

@@JasonExplainsThings thank you, Jason!

[@Kevin-kh5ij]

Do you have any trouble with you spare tire wheel rubbing up against the undercarriage and ruining the outside wall of your tire? I have the same trd wheels and have some toyo open countries and found that rubbing was a problem

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey there Kevin, no not at all. Beyond the wheel getting dirty it hasn’t gotten damaged.

[@renenavarro4121]

Did the new gasket/crush washer for the drain bolt came with the kit or you bought separately? Thanks in advance

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Bought it separately. Link below. They come in a big bag so I'm set on drain bolt gaskets for several years. :-)

[@renenavarro4121]

@Jason Explains Things I'm glad I saw your video lol. I bought everything for my 1st oil change and would have been a bummer to find halfway thru the process I'm missing the drain bolt gasket lol

[@jonkirkwood469]

I installed a Valvomax drain plug on my Tacoma after I bathed myself with oil on the first change. I scrimp on the cabin air filter because I open my windows and sunroof on nice days. The cabin air filter is largely superfluous with the cabin open. Even the cheap ones protect your ventilation heat exchangers.

[@Mjr1348]

Just trying to get caught up on your channel. Did you trade your 4Runner for the Tacoma ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

No! Definitely not. The 4Runner is still here. My wife drives it so my default vehicle is the Tacoma. But we did a new suspension and winch bumper on the 4Runner this summer. And more stuff with it is planned.

[@stevendgrissom1968]

How hard is it to change oil pan gasket. Seem to be seeping oil. Not a bad drip. Maybe I should tighten the allen bolts.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I haven't done one on a Tacoma yet. From what I've seen it's a rubber gasket. Likely not too hard.

[@BushRat253]

Where do you stand on low mileage vehicles? Service at the 5k mark or based on time? I work from home so my truck does not get up to 5k miles very quickly.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I’ve heard a good rule of thumb is every 5k or 6 months. Some say you can stretch that to a year if you don’t drive much.

[@Dre4meR16]

link to bug deflector front hood?

[@superxxxfrank]

Royal Purple oil is the best

[@brycebeblavi4240]

Do you have to do anything special with the TPMS when rotating tires?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

There’s a procedure to reset them that I linked in the description.

[@Slaxsvo]

Felt guilty, but I laughed so hard when the oil sprayed on his floor and he said, “Super cool!” Subscribed to the channel. So much helpful information. Thank you!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

You can laugh at me Rich. It’s all good. 🤣

[@VincentScales]

Why use Techron? I use Top Tier gas, serve the same purpose!

[@J.Young808]

Dude you went to Yakima to buy your Tacoma? I had to look it up to make sure. I almost worked for them. Do you live around Yakima?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I’m in Central WA. 👍

[@antdoggames1396]

Question for anyone. I was looking for this type of oil and couldn’t find it. But I did find the havoline pro DS. Will this work the same?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah that would be just as good. They just asked me to promote the other one because it's newer. I've used both.

[@WookieLove1]

Great job. How many tons is your jack?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

3

[@WookieLove1]

@Jason Explains Things Thank you. New sub

[@skillbugbeet]

I have that exact CBI skid and shops have complained they can't access many things and asked to remove them. I told them not to touch. Have you needed to remove yours for any specific service?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

For a front differential service you would need to remove it… but not for an oil change.

[@skillbugbeet]

@@JasonExplainsThings Yeah I always just remove the two access doors before an oil change, but at my 60,000 service the tech said "your differential fluid looks good." And I wondered how it's possible that they knew that without removing my skids. I actually have the full skids from CBI, which covers up more stuff. 🤔

[@wb4514]

Is there any reason why you can't install the smaller O ring while the housing is out of the car?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That’s a personal preference. For me it tends to fall off when you’re screwing it back in.

[@Doc1855]

I’ve got a question for you Jason. My dealership uses Mobile 1 full synthetic oil when they change the oil and filter. If Havoline is better oil, why do they use Mobile 1 ? I get free oil and filter changes for as long as I own my truck, (which is about 15-20 years or 250K to 300K miles). Toyota says to change the oil and filter every 10K miles but I still change it every 5K miles, so I buy the Mobile 1 full synthetic oil and filter and crush washer, so Toyota charges me $40 every time I’m paying for it. My 23 TRD Off Road is about a year old with 8,500 miles. We’re going to MT this weekend for vacation, so I’m sure after returning home it’ll have 10K miles on it. Since our dealership uses Mobile 1 full synthetic oil, will it hurt my 3.5L to use the Havoline for the times I’m paying for the oil change? I appreciate your channel and content.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Mobile 1 is great oil too. No issue in using it.

[@yezkaholic]

Do TPMS sensors automatically reset to the position on tire rotation ?

[@231mac]

Yes, but if you rotate the spare too, I believe it will require a reset.

[@teflondon2891]

Does anyone know where to get the Havoline Pro RS oil? I can’t find it anywhere!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah it’s impossible these days. I’m using Havoline Pro-DS instead.

[@ironchung30]

Is the 10K oil change interval correct or should it be every 5K? Both dealership and manual says 10K with full synthetic but I hear conflicting info.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Great question. Here's my answer and a video I highly suggest watching. Essentially 5K is infinitely better for your vehicle long term. The 10k interval became a thing predominately to market lower cost of ownership... and problems usually don't manifest until after a vehicle is out of warranty. This video is from Toyota master technician about why the 10k interval is so bad for your vehicle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/invLd3Ste9tghZI

[@ironchung30]

@@JasonExplainsThings thanks! I previously watched that video which is why I posed the question. I will 100% change it every 5K. My Tacoma is currently at little over 11K miles driven total and dealership is refusing to do the oil change, since there’s 5K remaining on the oil change interval, and it’s still in the free courtesy service period- currently 5K since last oil change. Do you recommend I change it myself immediately or let it ride out to 10K this time only? Especially since the truck only has 11k miles total. I’m assuming there won’t engine damage this early.

[@earlsakai8449]

What oil to use on the O rings? The new engine oil?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

New or old. Doesn’t really matter.

[@Sn1pElR]

Do you have TPMS on all 5 tires? I am thinking of doing this for my truck, but wondering if I only have 4 TPMS, when I put the spare to passenger rear, it will throw a code for the sensors.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It will but there’s a way around it: Toyota Tacoma TPMS Tool: Reprogram After Rotating Tires or Swapping Wheels! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJy7on2GZ89oeas

[@Sn1pElR]

Ok the TPMS tool you use in the video is one I was looking at getting myself. Do all 5 tires have TPMS on your truck? Or just 4?

[@gonadiator]

my 4 cyl tacoma has a traditional oil filter that i like to hand tighten. my camry has the canister style and i gotta say, i really appreciate the simplicity of the tacoma. the canister style seems like a bad design in comparison.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They went back to a spin on filter for the 4th Gen. 👍

[@joseeduardo4327]

Where did you get your bronze badges my dude?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey! It’s actually an OEM “trail edition” grill. And the wheels are the same color/paint code.

[@shaggybx]

$69 for that tool is nuts Thanks for the video

[@nickrelativity6023]

Can you get away with using a 3-ton low profile Pittsburgh (20in max height) on a 3rd Gen trd off-road? Or is there any advantage to spending more on a long reach Daytona?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I use the full height of the jack all the time, but you can always throw a block of wood or something in to use the shorter jack.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That’s what I used to do.

[@gixer75]

And this ladies and gentlemen is how its done

[@DrSlick]

Right now there is kitty litter all over my driveway thanks to that oil pan.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

😂

[@marcelomoos]

Cuestion... why do use 0w-20 on toyotas 2.7 in line 4 or 3.2 v 6 ..? When in the rest of the word toyota owner manual call for 5w-40 whats the diference betwin those ? Im look online alot but cant find eny thing

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Just following the owners manual.

[@ricksilver7398]

2015, 4.0 and my filter is up top of the motor

[@constablekohler]

My Toyota care only covered 2 oil changes! They said it's synthetic so only needs a change every 10k miles

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That is too long for sure. Most professionals believe Toyota and others do this as a marketing ploy to say the cost of ownership is low. DIY 5k oil changes are a great way to save money and keep your vehicle running great for hundreds of thousands of miles. I'd check out video from The Car Care Nut on this topic. He knows way more about it than I do.

[@douglasbaker5949]

You should tell people how to reset the tire tpms system when you rotate the tires

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Good tip. I'll add that to the description.

[@kenallen7795]

What's the name of the hood scoop you have

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I assume you mean the bug deflector? Here's a link: amzn.to/3w04CLQ

[@csteeves9419]

Cool

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Maintenance is cool! :-)

[@MarcusRefusius]

My Brother in Law was a Researcher for Chevron for many years. He tested oil on HUGE engines. What kind of oil should you run? FRESH.

[@Kris_P._Bey_Ken]

So, any recommendation?

[@MarcusRefusius]

@@Kris_P._Bey_Ken FRESH! Doesn’t matter what brand…or additives..Use FRESH Clean Oil.

[@Kris_P._Bey_Ken]

@@MarcusRefusius alright then. What about weight? Any, as long as it's fresh. Synthetic? Semi Synthetic? Conventional?

[@MarcusRefusius]

@@Kris_P._Bey_Ken Manufacturer’s recommendation on weight. Everything else is MOOT.

[@Kris_P._Bey_Ken]

@@MarcusRefusius alright then👍

[@douglasbaker5949]

So no grease zerks on the driveshafts?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nope! :-)

[@nmtaco8645]

Fumoto valve instead of drain plug...it is safe. .it has two safety devices to keep the splashing around.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I’ve heard good things. 👍

[@Zeroflax]

Pro tip, put a shop vac in your fill spout and the oil wont rocket out when you pull the plug. :D

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Interesting idea

[@juanmonr3594]

What style are those wheels ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

They are TRD cast aluminum bronze wheels. OEM wheel.

[@daddygonzalez8405]

Why your coolant was low? Any leaks?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

It was just not up to the fill line. Might've left the factory that way. To this day I haven't had to add any more coolant. :-)

[@snkysnky1730]

I have the same pan and had the same exact problem…

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I just got a deep one recently. I don't want that to happen again!

[@scottyd4299]

Mobile one makes a synthetic oil that only needs to be changed every 20,000

[@7CFlo]

I just bought at '23 with 6 miles on it. The dipsticks on these read funny on these from what I've heard. It was reading high but it's hard to read new oil. I decided to do it at 100 miles for peace of mind. It was overfilled 30oz from the factory. Has anyone heard of this?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Weird.

[@7CFlo]

@@JasonExplainsThings Have you ever gotten seepage around the rim of your oil filter housing where the plastic meets the metal? Mine is torqued to 20 ft pounds and it's still seeping slightly. I have 110 miles on this truck and I'm starting to get buyers remorse already. Thanks

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Weird, no. Not at all.

[@231mac]

@@7CFlo Maybe it's cracked. I replaced mine with an OEM aluminum one (part # 15620-31060).

[@7CFlo]

@231mac I replaced the plastic housing and the o-ring one week into ownership, and it still leaked. I believe the metal unit above the housing was machined improperly, but the dealership would just rather sock it down on a brand new vehicle.

[@kidlo2050]

I have a 09 corolla and I change the oil every 10k miles and the oil still dont come out that black.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Cool. You do you.

[@supergirl109]

I’d love to do this myself seriously but I take it to the Toyota dealership when it is time to change the oil. Therefore, I just let them do ieverything every 5,000 miles.

[@wb4514]

Toyota will let you change your own oil while the car is still under warranty ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Doing your own maintenance does not void your warranty… provided you do it correctly (don’t run the engine without oil for instance). It’s your vehicle.

[@juanvaldo666]

At the toyota dealer, they told me oil change must be done every 10K miles?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Here's a great video on this topic from the Car Care Nut: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipbZfGCraNuerpY

[@denttech2515]

The oil wouldn't shoot out if you had the vent open. Just a little advice from experience

[@231mac]

What vent?

[@ElStriker777]

🔥👍💯

[@stevanrose7439]

I bought the same drain pan and it did the same thing to me splashing oil all over 😡.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah that was not a happy surprise!