Did my first Oil Change

[CTapia]

On the LX that is...

Ok, so not much a tech thread but I wanted to share a few thoughts and comments:

THis is my first Toyota where accessing the oil filter is actually fun. On my current Taco (3.4 V6) or my previous 994Runner (same engine) getting to the oil filter requires removing the skidplate or thru the drivers side tire/wheel area. Its great to remove a couple bolts, set mini cover aside and there it is. Oh and I gotta mention the mini drain spout on the filter area, its great at directing the oil and not end up with some on the skidplate itself.
As far as gettting to the drain bolt, similar thing remove another small cover and there it is.
I ended up pouring 7+ quarts of Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 Synthetic and used a Wix filter (part # 51348). I noticed that the Wix filter is smaller than the OEM Toyota one. Has anyone figured out the next larger Wix filter that will work on the 4.7 V8?

 

[SWUtah]

I use 7 quarts of Mobil 1 in my LC. I use the OEM filter, but wixs makes a quality filter. I don't think you gain anything with a larger filter. I use to use the large Toyota filter on my 95 LC when they still made them.

 

[CTapia]

I use 7 quarts of Mobil 1 in my LC. I use the OEM filter, but wixs makes a quality filter. I don't think you gain anything with a larger filter. I use to use the large Toyota filter on my 95 LC when they still made them.

SWUtah,

I thought I read somewhere that using a larger filter would mean more filtering? Perhaps someone can chime in on this topic.

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[calamaridog]

I don't think you gain anything with a larger filter.

Well, you gain MORE filtering media for one

Some of us are using the M-209 filter and some kind soul confirmed that it has the same specs as OEM filter. They cost about $11.

 

[SWUtah]

Well, you gain MORE filtering media for one

Some of us are using the M-209 filter and some kind soul confirmed that it has the same specs as OEM filter. They cost about $11.

I thought I read on www.bobistheoilguy.com when they did a filter analysis that the new smaller filters had as much filter media as the larger filters, but I could be wrong, the older I get the more I confuse the things I use to know

My new approach is that I just buy the OEM stuff and use Mobil 1 and if the vehicle wears out I buy a new one.

 

[jp213a]

The Mobil 1 oil filter that replaces the OEM filter is M-102. The M-209 filter is built to the same specs but is longer and has more filter area. Both cost the same; around US$11. The Mobil 1 oil filter technical hot line phone number is 800-882-0890. They recommend the M-209 for the LC.

 

[CTapia]

The Mobil 1 oil filter that replaces the OEM filter is M-102. The M-209 filter is built to the same specs but is longer and has more filter area. Both cost the same; around US$11. The Mobil 1 oil filter technical hot line phone number is 800-882-0890. They recommend the M-209 for the LC.

jp213a,

Thanks for the info!

 

[Josh83]

Well, your post prompted me to go out and change the oil in my 100 even though it is below freezing and I found that the cover over my drain plug is missing. I hope I can get just that cover and don't have to buy the whole skid to get it.

 

[jp213a]

Since I prefer to do my own oil and filter changes but don't like getting oil all over me and the garage floor, I purchased a Fram Sure Drain for $12.50 at Advance Auto. Model SD-3 fits the LC. The OEM drain plug is replaced with a valve that opens when the mating drain hose is screwed on. Here's a picture of what you get: http://rustysoffroad.com/article_framsuredrain.html
The oil drains a little slow but this gives time to look around under the vehicile and check things out. With the LC drain plug recessed up above the splash pan, it can be messy without the Sure Drain. You can also use a 5 quart drain container because it is easy to stop the oil flow when it is half drained.