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I like the Fumoto valve & I just ordered the F103N and should get it shortly!

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Regarding the oil container and tight space, yeah it is kind of a snake dance to get that down and back. The container I used was pretty flexible, so it 'gave' at all of the right moments. The OJ container is not square, its kind of flat so it does give a few options for the twisting motion. First time it takes some planning, but after a couple you kind of get a feel for it.

Regarding the Fumoto. I got the 103N (with the nipple). I change the oil outside in my driveway and it's a fair drop from the bottom of the pan to the catch container and sometimes the wind whips the oil around. With the 103N, I am able to attach a small lenght of tube and direct it into the container with no problems at all. That nipple really doesn't stick out much, well above the skid plate, clearance no problem.

Had one on my old Subaru for years and worked great the whole time - never ever dripped one drop when closed off.
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Bruno
great recomendation , part number for that Fumoto valve, did you get F103?
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Originally posted by Bruno:
Being the lazy sort, I prefer to not remove the skidplate. I cut the side out of a 1 gallon OJ container (leaving the handle in place) and reach down and hold that (or sometimes rest it) under the filter as I spin it off with the other hand. Acts as an oil catch. Has worked slick thus far, not a drop.

Continuing with my lazy ways, I replace the original oil drain plug with a Fumoto valve.

With this combo, I can change the oil with no tools.
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Bruno,

I have a question to you or anyone who uses the one gallon jug method. I tried this on one of my earlier oil changes, but with a 1/2 gallon jug. I really had to push and shove to get the jug past everything hanging off the engine. I just do not see an opening where a 1/2 or gallon jug fits into real easy to get down under the filter. Am I missing something?

I remove the skidplate now. It gives me a chance to check out everyting from underneath. It only takes about 5 extra minutes.

Thanks,
Jeff
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Being the lazy sort, I prefer to not remove the skidplate. I cut the side out of a 1 gallon OJ container (leaving the handle in place) and reach down and hold that (or sometimes rest it) under the filter as I spin it off with the other hand. Acts as an oil catch. Has worked slick thus far, not a drop.

Continuing with my lazy ways, I replace the original oil drain plug with a Fumoto valve.

With this combo, I can change the oil with no tools.
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mytundra
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I purchased an oil filter relocation kit from Summit Racing. My filter is now located on the inner fender, under the battery. No removing the skid plate, no mess, and I get to use a larger filter! Well worth the $40 investment.

Just my 2cents.

Jeff
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Yes, bolts stretch a little when torqued. That is what holds the joint together and stops the bolts from backing out. On Aerospace applications because a low factor of safety requirements aka less weight, many of the bolts are torqued to yield, thus imparting a slight permanent elongation. With proper heat treating of the bolts, the yield strength can be controlled thus allowing a consistent load on each bolt. On the Tundra, probably the head and main bolts are torqued to yield. Most other bolts are torqued to proof strength which is 90% of the yield strength, thus still in the elastic range of the material. If you have a service manual which shows recommended torques for bolts, this the torque for stretch corresponding to proof strength. I have had my skid plate off several times and the bolt bottoms out before the yield limit is reached.

By the way, what is the correct size for the brass washer?
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RE: Oil Filter Change. Regardless of your method for Oil Change, toss that fiber oil pan bolt washer gasket & replace with a brass one. The brass will expand when hot & give the perfect seal; last the lifetime of the truck. *Magnetic* oil bolt with *brass* washer was OE old 1968 Volvo.

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Originally posted by Cloud 9:
Everytime you remove a bolt and reinstall and TORQUE it, you actually stretch the bolt a little. We are so extreme on this at my work that we NEVER use a flight bolt twice (I help build commercial satellites for Boeing Space Systems).
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Next time I take my Tundra into Space, I'll take that into consideration!
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I did what EDJ did (use the gallon sized freezer ziplock) and only spilled a couple of drops of oil, which were caught by a rag that I laid down in the skidplate before I started. A lot of folks like to remove the skidplate, but I am going to keep that to a minimum for one reason; I don't want to exercise those fasteners over and over and over again. Everytime you remove a bolt and reinstall and TORQUE it, you actually stretch the bolt a little. We are so extreme on this at my work that we NEVER use a flight bolt twice (I help build commercial satellites for Boeing Space Systems). Of course, that's extreme and we aren't putting our trucks through the same dynamics as a launch vehicle gives to a spacecraft (course, then again, offroading sure has it's share of dynamics working on the truck structure, doesn't it?). An oil change every 3,000 miles would mean you've exercised those fasteners 33 times the first 100,000 miles. I'd say that if you choose to do that, you should probably replace the fasteners every 10-15 oil changes. Anyway, that's why I went with the ziplock method. Just use two hands, one to hold the bag and one to hold the filter so you can EASE it into the bag once it reaches it's last thread on the engine block. All that said, I think that the next time I change the filter, I'm going to crack it loose with the filter wrench, then put the ziplock bag over it, then for some added safety, put a rubber band around the outside of the bag and around the filter, then spin the filter and bag together to remove. That way there may be no worry of dropping the filter into the bag of oil. I agree that we need to figure out a way to put a little more safety into the ziploc bag method, and will post whatever I learn next oil change.

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I always like to take the skid plate off. Makes changing MUCH easier, plus you get a chance to see everything on the bottom side of the motor.

SATundra

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I use what someone else used on the site, a large trash bag. I have not had any problem this way. I open the bag and spread it out and it catches all the oil. Then lift the bag out.
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I gave up on trying to catch oil from getting on the skidplate.I lay old tee shirt or other absorbing rag under filter and then change it being carful not to get any oil on the surpentime belt.I then remove old rag.I still got some oil on the skid plate so I mix up a bucket of warm water with dish washing detergent and pour down around filter.If any drops of oil happened to get on the belt and the oil that got on skid plate just got washed on the ground.Clean the floor and all is clean.Works for me.This is another good reason for changing to synthetic oil.You don't have to do it nearly as often.
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i was a moron when i replaced my oil and didnt take my skidplate off and got oil all over the skidplate. well it turns out that i had to take the skidplate off anyways to clean up the mess. to the guy that got oil all over his skidplate- take it off and clean it with warm water and tide washing detergent. works great- heck i washed the garage floor with that stuff too when i got oil on that and the concrete came out looking really really clean. ive gotten my oil changed at IFFY lube up north, and apparently theyve already gotten used to taking skidplates off, because im missing three bolts from mine (they also lost my oil cap). so i started changing my own oil. for any others out there- change your own oil...
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Topic: Oil Filter Change
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I should have elaborated, I use the gallon freezer type ziplocks. A bit bigger, a bit thicker. Just like I tell the Mrs. I tell her it won't let spill all over.

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EDJ
I did the same as you but I guess I didn't use a big enough zip lock, qt size, or didn't hold it under the filter well enough to catch the oil. just wasn't expecting that much oil since the filer is tipped down when attached.
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I wrap the ziplock around the oil fitler prior to unscrewing it. Then I use one of those "cup" type oil filter wrenches used in conjunction with a socket wrench. I work the socket wrench with one hand, and use the other to hold the lip of the ziplock bag up to catch the trail of draining oil until I've finished unscrewing the oil filter. Then I drop the filter in the bag, wipe the engine block off, and drop the disposable rag in the zip lock and then zip it shut.

Seems to work most of the time, but others seem to have better luck or an easier time than this method.

EDJ

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I used the ZipLock method successfully right up until I tried to pull it out. I carefully laid the Bag under the filter and against the block. screwed the filter most of the way out and let it drain into the bag. Then I finished and set the filter into the bag... BIG mistake. Then when I went to pull out the bag and its contents, the wall collapsed and let oil leak down the skidplate. I think it would have worked fine had I just pulled the filter out.

Fortunately, I don't have to tackle it again for a few months. I keep thinking that I should by the skidplate but don't really have a need for it otherwise.

EDJ... did your oil change work out pretty well?

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I take off my skidplate and then hold a coffee can under the filter to catch the oil as I unscrew it. Drop the filter in the can and leave the coffee can under to catch any oil draining. Then empty the can into my oil drain pan.

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Tigertundra

if you're looking to do some off roading there is a new skid plate from www.skidplates.com

check out http://www.tundrasolutions.com/cgi-b...=1&t=000124&p=

The skid plate was also setup to make oil changes easier.

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Oil change strategies ...

Have not tried the Zip-Loc method. My latest oil change strategy is to put a dedicated small plastic tub w/newspaper & small amt of kitty litter under the back edge of the skid plate where the oil drains off. First put in a 13-gal Glad kitchen bag into the tub w/the edges spread out over the lip. Then add some newspaper from the Sport Pages & then some Scoop Kitty Litter.

Back off the filter a few turns and let 'er drain down the plate & into the collector. After the oil has drained partially out of the filter, carefully remove filter keeping the base as vertical as possible. Use some type of glove if the filter is hot. Mop up the top of the skid plate w/Scott Rags in a Box. You may want to put some additional newspapers from the Comic section or any ol' piece of cardboard, etc. under the oil change area also. When finished put the filter in a Zip Loc, dispose of properly.

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Take off you skid plate. It is a little more work but a lot less mess.
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I changed my oil and filter over to Mobil 1 syth and a Mobil 1 filter. I used the "ziploc" method of replacing the filter, but I got a large amount of oil onto the skid plate. I guess I'm not using the right technique with the bag, would some please explain how it should be done. thanks.
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TundraBear
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I like the Fumoto valve & I just ordered the F103N and should get it shortly!

Thanks!

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Regarding the oil container and tight space, yeah it is kind of a snake dance to get that down and back. The container I used was pretty flexible, so it 'gave' at all of the right moments. The OJ container is not square, its kind of flat so it does give a few options for the twisting motion. First time it takes some planning, but after a couple you kind of get a feel for it.

Regarding the Fumoto. I got the 103N (with the nipple). I change the oil outside in my driveway and it's a fair drop from the bottom of the pan to the catch container and sometimes the wind whips the oil around. With the 103N, I am able to attach a small lenght of tube and direct it into the container with no problems at all. That nipple really doesn't stick out much, well above the skid plate, clearance no problem.

Had one on my old Subaru for years and worked great the whole time - never ever dripped one drop when closed off.
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Bruno
great recomendation , part number for that Fumoto valve, did you get F103?
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Originally posted by Bruno:
Being the lazy sort, I prefer to not remove the skidplate. I cut the side out of a 1 gallon OJ container (leaving the handle in place) and reach down and hold that (or sometimes rest it) under the filter as I spin it off with the other hand. Acts as an oil catch. Has worked slick thus far, not a drop.

Continuing with my lazy ways, I replace the original oil drain plug with a Fumoto valve.

With this combo, I can change the oil with no tools.
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Bruno,

I have a question to you or anyone who uses the one gallon jug method. I tried this on one of my earlier oil changes, but with a 1/2 gallon jug. I really had to push and shove to get the jug past everything hanging off the engine. I just do not see an opening where a 1/2 or gallon jug fits into real easy to get down under the filter. Am I missing something?

I remove the skidplate now. It gives me a chance to check out everyting from underneath. It only takes about 5 extra minutes.

Thanks,
Jeff
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Being the lazy sort, I prefer to not remove the skidplate. I cut the side out of a 1 gallon OJ container (leaving the handle in place) and reach down and hold that (or sometimes rest it) under the filter as I spin it off with the other hand. Acts as an oil catch. Has worked slick thus far, not a drop.

Continuing with my lazy ways, I replace the original oil drain plug with a Fumoto valve.

With this combo, I can change the oil with no tools.
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I purchased an oil filter relocation kit from Summit Racing. My filter is now located on the inner fender, under the battery. No removing the skid plate, no mess, and I get to use a larger filter! Well worth the $40 investment.

Just my 2cents.

Jeff
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Yes, bolts stretch a little when torqued. That is what holds the joint together and stops the bolts from backing out. On Aerospace applications because a low factor of safety requirements aka less weight, many of the bolts are torqued to yield, thus imparting a slight permanent elongation. With proper heat treating of the bolts, the yield strength can be controlled thus allowing a consistent load on each bolt. On the Tundra, probably the head and main bolts are torqued to yield. Most other bolts are torqued to proof strength which is 90% of the yield strength, thus still in the elastic range of the material. If you have a service manual which shows recommended torques for bolts, this the torque for stretch corresponding to proof strength. I have had my skid plate off several times and the bolt bottoms out before the yield limit is reached.

By the way, what is the correct size for the brass washer?
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RE: Oil Filter Change. Regardless of your method for Oil Change, toss that fiber oil pan bolt washer gasket & replace with a brass one. The brass will expand when hot & give the perfect seal; last the lifetime of the truck. *Magnetic* oil bolt with *brass* washer was OE old 1968 Volvo.

Cheers,
RH

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Originally posted by Cloud 9:
Everytime you remove a bolt and reinstall and TORQUE it, you actually stretch the bolt a little. We are so extreme on this at my work that we NEVER use a flight bolt twice (I help build commercial satellites for Boeing Space Systems).
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Next time I take my Tundra into Space, I'll take that into consideration!
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I did what EDJ did (use the gallon sized freezer ziplock) and only spilled a couple of drops of oil, which were caught by a rag that I laid down in the skidplate before I started. A lot of folks like to remove the skidplate, but I am going to keep that to a minimum for one reason; I don't want to exercise those fasteners over and over and over again. Everytime you remove a bolt and reinstall and TORQUE it, you actually stretch the bolt a little. We are so extreme on this at my work that we NEVER use a flight bolt twice (I help build commercial satellites for Boeing Space Systems). Of course, that's extreme and we aren't putting our trucks through the same dynamics as a launch vehicle gives to a spacecraft (course, then again, offroading sure has it's share of dynamics working on the truck structure, doesn't it?). An oil change every 3,000 miles would mean you've exercised those fasteners 33 times the first 100,000 miles. I'd say that if you choose to do that, you should probably replace the fasteners every 10-15 oil changes. Anyway, that's why I went with the ziplock method. Just use two hands, one to hold the bag and one to hold the filter so you can EASE it into the bag once it reaches it's last thread on the engine block. All that said, I think that the next time I change the filter, I'm going to crack it loose with the filter wrench, then put the ziplock bag over it, then for some added safety, put a rubber band around the outside of the bag and around the filter, then spin the filter and bag together to remove. That way there may be no worry of dropping the filter into the bag of oil. I agree that we need to figure out a way to put a little more safety into the ziploc bag method, and will post whatever I learn next oil change.

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There's millions waiting for whoever wants to help me invent a gadget that prevents this problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All my vehicles REQUIRE clean up after, no matter what strategy I try, and the cussing never seems to help.
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I always like to take the skid plate off. Makes changing MUCH easier, plus you get a chance to see everything on the bottom side of the motor.

SATundra

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I use what someone else used on the site, a large trash bag. I have not had any problem this way. I open the bag and spread it out and it catches all the oil. Then lift the bag out.
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I gave up on trying to catch oil from getting on the skidplate.I lay old tee shirt or other absorbing rag under filter and then change it being carful not to get any oil on the surpentime belt.I then remove old rag.I still got some oil on the skid plate so I mix up a bucket of warm water with dish washing detergent and pour down around filter.If any drops of oil happened to get on the belt and the oil that got on skid plate just got washed on the ground.Clean the floor and all is clean.Works for me.This is another good reason for changing to synthetic oil.You don't have to do it nearly as often.
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i was a moron when i replaced my oil and didnt take my skidplate off and got oil all over the skidplate. well it turns out that i had to take the skidplate off anyways to clean up the mess. to the guy that got oil all over his skidplate- take it off and clean it with warm water and tide washing detergent. works great- heck i washed the garage floor with that stuff too when i got oil on that and the concrete came out looking really really clean. ive gotten my oil changed at IFFY lube up north, and apparently theyve already gotten used to taking skidplates off, because im missing three bolts from mine (they also lost my oil cap). so i started changing my own oil. for any others out there- change your own oil...
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I should have elaborated, I use the gallon freezer type ziplocks. A bit bigger, a bit thicker. Just like I tell the Mrs. I tell her it won't let spill all over.

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EDJ
I did the same as you but I guess I didn't use a big enough zip lock, qt size, or didn't hold it under the filter well enough to catch the oil. just wasn't expecting that much oil since the filer is tipped down when attached.
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I wrap the ziplock around the oil fitler prior to unscrewing it. Then I use one of those "cup" type oil filter wrenches used in conjunction with a socket wrench. I work the socket wrench with one hand, and use the other to hold the lip of the ziplock bag up to catch the trail of draining oil until I've finished unscrewing the oil filter. Then I drop the filter in the bag, wipe the engine block off, and drop the disposable rag in the zip lock and then zip it shut.

Seems to work most of the time, but others seem to have better luck or an easier time than this method.

EDJ

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I used the ZipLock method successfully right up until I tried to pull it out. I carefully laid the Bag under the filter and against the block. screwed the filter most of the way out and let it drain into the bag. Then I finished and set the filter into the bag... BIG mistake. Then when I went to pull out the bag and its contents, the wall collapsed and let oil leak down the skidplate. I think it would have worked fine had I just pulled the filter out.

Fortunately, I don't have to tackle it again for a few months. I keep thinking that I should by the skidplate but don't really have a need for it otherwise.

EDJ... did your oil change work out pretty well?

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I take off my skidplate and then hold a coffee can under the filter to catch the oil as I unscrew it. Drop the filter in the can and leave the coffee can under to catch any oil draining. Then empty the can into my oil drain pan.

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Tigertundra

if you're looking to do some off roading there is a new skid plate from www.skidplates.com

check out http://www.tundrasolutions.com/cgi-b...=1&t=000124&p=

The skid plate was also setup to make oil changes easier.

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Oil change strategies ...

Have not tried the Zip-Loc method. My latest oil change strategy is to put a dedicated small plastic tub w/newspaper & small amt of kitty litter under the back edge of the skid plate where the oil drains off. First put in a 13-gal Glad kitchen bag into the tub w/the edges spread out over the lip. Then add some newspaper from the Sport Pages & then some Scoop Kitty Litter.

Back off the filter a few turns and let 'er drain down the plate & into the collector. After the oil has drained partially out of the filter, carefully remove filter keeping the base as vertical as possible. Use some type of glove if the filter is hot. Mop up the top of the skid plate w/Scott Rags in a Box. You may want to put some additional newspapers from the Comic section or any ol' piece of cardboard, etc. under the oil change area also. When finished put the filter in a Zip Loc, dispose of properly.

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Take off you skid plate. It is a little more work but a lot less mess.
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I changed my oil and filter over to Mobil 1 syth and a Mobil 1 filter. I used the "ziploc" method of replacing the filter, but I got a large amount of oil onto the skid plate. I guess I'm not using the right technique with the bag, would some please explain how it should be done. thanks.
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Well, I'm glad we have all these opinions or the world would be a boring place! Frankly, I take about 3 minutes to remove the 5 bolts that hold the skid plate, remove the filter with ease! In about 3 more minutes, the skid plate is back on just as clean as ever. Stick the oil plug back in, pour the Mobil 1 oil in ...all in less than 15 - 20 minutes. Just don't understand all the worry and anxiety about the bags and jugs!, But, like I said, WE don't want to turn this thing into a boring routine,,,,my .02.... KF4GWE

[Tones]

kf4gwe,
I agree. I do the same thing. Takes no time. I just drop the skid plate with the two "wings" attached, change the oil, put the plate back on. I don't understand what all the debate is about?

[josemarie]

I have a 2006 Tundra D-Cab V8 and changed my oil for the first time last weekend. I did'nt have any problem in removing the skid plate but when I took the drain bolt off, when I tried to remove the washer, it would not come off. It does not look like the one they give/sell you with the Toyota oil filter, it's smaller, not metal. I left it on but added the washer from Toyota on top off it, wondering if other people have had the same problem.

[Tones]

This is not unusual. The washer has most likely extruded into the threaded portion of the drain bolt. For your next change, I have found that I can take a knife and slide it in between the washer and the pan and pry it off. Don't use so much force that you damage any sealing surfaces. Welcome to the forum.

[SuperBusa]

... when I took the drain bolt off, when I tried to remove the washer, it would not come off. It does not look like the one they give/sell you with the Toyota oil filter, it's smaller, not metal.

I'm sure the Tundra uses the same drain plug washer from the factory as the Tacoma ... which is an aluminum washer with a thin layer of black rubber on both sides to help it seal. It's the black rubber that's making it stick to the pan. I just worked it carefully with a thumb nail and it finally popped off.

You can use the orginal style washer or the fiber one from the dealers ... I haven't had problem with either one. Used the fiber style on my old Toyota truck (V6) for 13 years with no problems ... just change it out with every or every other oil change.

[josemarie]

Thanks for the advice, I'll remove it when I do my next oil change. I also had a problem with the oil filter wrench starting to crush the Toyota oil filter and I was only doing it 3/4 of a turn. I think I'll buy the piece they sell to put on the end of the filter and tighten it that way, also put some marks on it, they don't have marks on the oil filter making it harder to judge when you've done a 3/4 turn.

[SuperBusa]

I also had a problem with the oil filter wrench starting to crush the Toyota oil filter and I was only doing it 3/4 of a turn.

That's because the Toyota filter will bottom out on the filter seat if it's turned far enough. The O-ring will compress all the way and then the metal ring around the outside of the O-ring will contact the filter seat. Once the oil filter can hits the seat then it really won't turn any more ... that's why it started crushing. You really have to be careful on where you determine the O-ring just starts to make contact with the seat ... then it's 3/4 turn from there. Sometimes with filter designs like this, they call out an actual torque, which is enough to fully compress the sealing O-ring and turn the filter a hair more after the metal can hits the seat.

Look at your old oil filter and you should be able to see where the filter can was hitting the seat.

[DiverMike]

HELP - doing the first oil change. Cannot get the filter out. Used the plastic thing to drain the oil out of housing, but the housing refuses to move. Is it by any chance left hand threaded? Is there something else byside a plastic 65/67 14 flute filter wrench to use?

DiverMike

[DiverMike]

I should have said that it is a 5.7L 2007 tundra. Divermike

[ddklbl]

Mike, I just did my 09 DC this afternoon and removed the filter housing with a standard filter strap wrench. Clearances were a little tight, getting it to bite and turn, but didn't have any real issues.

Although what I did worked, I reckon I'll pick up the 65mm 14 flute filter socket next time I'm at NAPA. Right tool for the right job... or so I've been told.

There's also a DIY with some more current responses.