Safety Glasses
Safety Gloves
Syntec High Mileage
MicroGard Select Oil Filter
Dorman Oil Drain Plug Gasket
Ratchet and Socket Set
Shop Towels
Park on a level surface and open the hood. Chock the rear wheels and lift and support the front end of the truck.
Step 1: Prepare Your Tacoma
Step 2: Position Your Oil Drain Pan
Locate the oil drain plug and position your drain pan underneath it. Use your ratchet and 14mm socket with an extension to loosen the oil drain plug. Take it the rest of the way out by hand, and let the oil drain completely.
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Do It Right: You can also remove the oil fill cap on the engine to allow oil to drain more quickly. |
Step 3: Locate the Old Filter
While the oil drains, you can access the oil filter in the engine bay. Position shop towels or rags below the filter before you unscrew it. Use a filter wrench, if necessary. And, remove the filter by turning it counter-clockwise.
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Do It Right: Make sure the old O-Ring came off with the filter When you removed it. |
Step 4: Clean up Oil Remains
Once all the oil has drained, use a shop towel or rag to wipe down the filter mounting area, the drain plug, and the drain port on the oil bay.
Step 5: Install A New Crush Washer
Install a new crush washer on your drain plug, and thread the plug into place by hand. Use a torque wrench and your 14mm socket with extension to tighten the drain plug to 30 foot-pounds.
Step 6: Install Your New Oil Filter
Lubricate the O-ring on your new oil filter with some fresh engine oil. Spin the filter into place until it's seated against the block. Then, give it three-quarters of a turn to secure and seal it.
Step 7: Add Fresh Engine Oil
Once the oil drain plug and new filter are secured, if you haven't already remove the oil fill cap. This truck has over 75,000 miles, so we will be using Syntec Full Synthetic High Mileage. Once the oil level is refilled, replace the oil fill cap.
Remove the drain pan from underneath the truck. Remove the jack stands, lower the front end, and remove the wheel chocks.
Step 8: Check Your Fluids
Now, find the engine oil dipstick, remove it, and use a shop towel or rag to wipe it off. Insert the dipstick again, and check it to make sure the oil level is within the safe operating range indicated on the dipstick.
Step 9: Start Your Vehicle
Before closing the hood, start the engine and let it run until it's warm. Check under the front end for any leaks. Turn the engine off, and use the dipstick to check the oil level once more. If everything looks good, close the hood.
Step 10: Reset Oil Indicator Levels
To reset the oil change indicator to the 'ON' position without starting the engine. Set the Odometer's trip ODO Trip indication to 'ODO Trip A'. Press and hold the reset switch while turning the key in the ignition to "OFF" and then "ON" again. Continue to hold the reset switch again for at least five more seconds until the oil life meter resets.
