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Feeling like I'd picked up enough info :tu: from other oil related threads here, I finally "got off the fence" and decided to do my own oil change when I found Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30 selling in 5 qt. jugs at Wal-Mart for under $20 apiece
. Picked up a Toyota Filter at discount from my dealership's Parts guy (might order online in the future for even better pricing, but wanted to see how the initial attempt went first). Dropped the skid plate OK, but would say there was a small learning curve
discovering the length of the drain plug and amount of oil seepage
to expect as both it and the filter were unscrewed.
I'll probably order one of those Fumoto drain valves :tu: before the next change is due. I'm thinkin' the F103N (with nipple) will still end well above the clearance height of the nearby cross member, and being able to slip some tubing over that nipple and down to the collection container will keep things a lot cleaner
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Curiously, I found the Factory Original oil filter was different
from the currently spec'd replacement (see pic). The original filter's P/N isn't listed whatsoever
in Toyota's Engine Oil and Filter Application Chart. Perhaps I missed 'em, but I didn't see any older threads mentioning a special break-in filter, although I'm guessing
that's the reason for the difference.
With only 5,000 miles on my Tundra DC, although glad I discovered it early, I was disappointed
to discover what appears to be a leaking transmission seal at the drive shaft :td: (see other pic). Considering the level of work I suspect will be required to fix this, I'm inclined to take it to my previous area Toyota dealer, where I'm known by several service and sales people, and they've held Toyota's President's Award for Service :tu: for longer than I've owned Toyotas. My only "big stick" with the current dealer is being a distant relative of the new vehicle Sales Manager. That relationship got me a great price on the purchase, but I've gotten a lot of negative feedback :td: over the years from folks about their Service Department.
I'll probably order one of those Fumoto drain valves :tu: before the next change is due. I'm thinkin' the F103N (with nipple) will still end well above the clearance height of the nearby cross member, and being able to slip some tubing over that nipple and down to the collection container will keep things a lot cleaner
Curiously, I found the Factory Original oil filter was different
With only 5,000 miles on my Tundra DC, although glad I discovered it early, I was disappointed
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