Toyota TacomaV6 Engine Oil Change Guide
How to change the motor oil and filter ina 2nd generation 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacoma with the 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 engine.
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2013 Tacoma 4.0L V6 | Oil Filler Cap - Right Side | Twist Off Counterclockwise |
Thisautomotive maintenance DIY tutorial was specifically written toassist owners of the second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015) Toyota Tacoma pickuptruck in changing the motor oil and replacing the oil filter on the 1GR-FE4.0 liter V6 engine. Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris,Matrix, Prius, Camry, Corolla, Sienna, RAV4, Tundra, FJ Cruiser,Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Hilux, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions tobe helpful. The tools needed to complete thisprocedure include a 14mm socket with a 3/8' drive ratchetor a 14mm wrench,a used oil catch basin and an automotive funnel. A few compatible replacement oilfilters with their part numbers are as follows: Bosch 3330, Mobil 1M1-102, Purolator PL10241, Royal Purple 10-2835,K&N HP-1002, Toyota90915-YZZD3, Wix 51348, Fram PH3614 andPennzoil HPZ-21. | ||
Yellow Dipstick Handle | Pull Up Oil Dipstick | Slide Under Engine Bay |
The first steps areto warm up the engine for a few minutes, park the truck on a level surfaceand then turn off the engine. Warmingup the engine will help suspend any contaminants and also allow the old oilto drain out more quickly. Engage the emergency parking brake and chockthe wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. Twist off the oil filler cap on the rightside of the engine in the counterclockwise direction. Pull up the yellow plastic handled dipstickan inch or two. The dipstick is located on the left side of the engine belowthe air intake hose. Removing the oil filler cap and pulling upthe dipstick will help prevent a vacuum from forming and allow the old oilto drain out more quickly. | ||
Back Metal Oil Pan | Used Oil Catch Container | Loosen Counterclockwise |
Slide under theengine bay and locate the black metal oil sump pan. Move the used oil catch basin to just belowthe oil drain bolt which faces straight down towards the ground. Loosen the oil drain bolt in thecounterclockwise direction with the 14mm socket and 3/8' drive ratchetingwrench. Be careful when you remove the drain bolt.The old oil might still be hot enough to burn your fingers depending on howlong you warmed up the engine. Allow the old oil to drain out for at least afew minutes or until the flow slows to an occasional drip. | ||
Drain Out Old Oil | Tighten 14mm Clockwise | Oil Filter Location |
If the drain boltis equipped with a crush washer, inspect it and replace it if necessary. You can purchase new crush washers at yourToyota or Lexus dealership, at most auto parts stores or online at Amazon. The oil drain plug washer or 'gasket' is partnumber Toyota 90430-12031. Spin in the oil drain bolt in the clockwisedirection a few turns by hand to prevent it from becoming cross threaded. The oil filter is located at the right frontcorner of the engine on the driver's side. | ||
Twist Off Counterclockwise | Lisle Oil Filter Wrench | Loosen With Filter Wrench |
Spin off the oldoil filter in the counterclockwise direction. If you have trouble loosening the old oilfilter, you might need to use an oil filter wrench such as the Lisle #63600. I recommend buying the Mobil 1M1-102oil filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon. | ||
Dip Pinky Finger In Oil | Lubricate O-Ring Gasket | Twist On New Oil Filter |
Dip your pinkyfinger in to some new SAE 5W-30 oil and lubricate the rubber o-ring gasketon the new oil filter. Lubricating thegasket on the new oil filter will help it form a better seal, prevent oilleaks and also make it easier to remove during the next oil change. Make sure that the rubber o-ring from the oldoil filter is not still attached to the engine. Twist on the new oil filter in the clockwisedirection to about 1/4 to 1/3 turn past hand tight. | ||
Insert Automotive Funnel | Pour In New SAE 5W-30 | Replace Oil Filler Cap |
Insert anautomotive funnel in to the oil filler hole on the right (driver) side ofthe engine. The 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 engineoil capacities for an oil change with filter replacement are asfollows: 2WD models except PreRunner 4.8 U.S. quarts (4.5L, 4.0Imp.qt.) and 4WD models and PreRunner 5.5 U.S. qts (5.2L or 4.6Imperial qts). (The oil capacity for the 2TR-FE 2.7L I4motor for an oil change with filter replacement is 6.1 U.S quarts, 5.8L or5.1 Imp.qt.) Please double check your engine type, trimlevel and drivetrain (two wheel drive or four wheel drive) to determine thecorrect amount of new oil. It is much better to have slightly less oilthan necessary in an engine than to over fill it. Running an engine that hasbeen overfilled with oil may cause damage to gaskets, seals or othercomponents along with sluggish performance. Insert an automotive funnel in to the oilfiller hole. Slowly pour in only about 4 quarts (2WDmodels) or 5 quarts (4WD & PreRunner models) of the new SAE 5W-30 oil in tothe engine. Temporarily replace the oil filler cap andfully re-insert the dipstick handle. | ||
Check Dipstick Oil Level | Push Down Oil Dip Stick | Oil Change Complete |
Run the engine fora few minutes, turn off the engine and allow the new oil to drain down tothe pan for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, re-insert it and pull it out again tocheck the oil level. If necessary, slow pour in more oil whilerepeatedly checking the level on the dipstick until the level reaches justat or below the upper hole in the tip of the dipstick which represents the'Full' or 'Max' (maximum) line. Replace the dipstick and make sure that theoil filler cap is tight. You may not need to pour in the entire 4.8U.S. quarts (2WD models) or 5.5 U.S. quarts (4WD & PreRunner models) of newoil in order for the oil level to reach the maximum line. 2019 mercedes c63 amg price. Mercedes Benz SLS AMG picture 96018 Mercedes Benz. Mercedes benz sls amg wallpapers pictures images download pic. Mercedes e63 amg interior v 3 0 mod for ets 2 download pic. Assetto Corsa Mercedes Benz C63 Amg Black Series Download Youtube Pic. Once the oil is at the correct level, replacethe dipstick and tighten the oil filler cap in the clockwise direction. Be sure to record the oil change in yourtruck's service records. It would also be a good idea to check your parkingspot, garage or driveway for drops of oil which may indicate a leak from thedrain bolt or the new filter. For more,check out my other 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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