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#2 of 7 Re: FJ Cruiser Do-it-Yourself Oil Change [emerling] by steve_ HOST Mar 22, 2008 (7:54 am)
Replying to: emerling (Mar 22, 2008 4:14 am) Got pics? You could make this into a nice Guide.   Bonus points for pics of Captain Obvious, lol. Replies to this message: emerling (Mar 22, 2008 11:43 am)
#3 of 7 Re: FJ Cruiser Do-it-Yourself Oil Change [steve_] by emerling Mar 22, 2008 (11:43 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Mar 22, 2008 7:54 am) I did the oil change this afternoon - it was pretty quick - thanks to the ground clearance of the FJ, I didn't have to jack up the vehicle. A couple notes about my previous directions: - The metal shroud around the oil filter will direct the oil that runs out of the filter down to a spout. I connected a long piece of plastic tubing to the spout to keep oil from running all over. The filter was not empty of oil as I had originally hoped, but at least the tubing helped me get it to run to a safe spot. - I stopped at an auto parts store to get the "crush washer" - they had some 14mm oil plug washers - one nylon, one metal. I was not sure these were the right material so I stopped at the Toyota dealer and bought a few. These don't appear to be plastic or metal. Guess I'll stick with the factory washers - they are about a buck apiece. - When I removed the drain plug the original washer was stuck to the oil pan and I had to pry it off with a small screwdriver. I have read on other forums that it's not a good idea to re-use the washer, and it's even worse to put a second washer on top of the first. - I also read on another site that the manual recommends some crazy torque like 33 foot-pounds when you replace the drain plug. I don't have a torque wrench, but I don't think I put anywhere near that much torque on the plug. There was no info on the torque required in my 2008 owners manual. You're on your own here, I won't make any recommendations. A guy on another site used a torque wrench and wound up stripping the threads by following the directions in the manual (maybe I was reading a Honda website, but anyhow be careful not to torque too much). Also make sure that you're not leaking any oil afterwards - that might indicate that you didn't apply enough torque. I didn't take pics - maybe next time
#5 of 7 mkdt by mkdts Nov 07, 2008 (1:31 pm)
After a couple off regular oil changes take a look at what amsoil has to offer its great synthetic oil. Only problem you can't buy in stores and its $
#6 of 7 Re: FJ Cruiser Do-it-Yourself Oil Change [emerling] by bmw143 Nov 09, 2008 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: emerling (Mar 22, 2008 4:14 am) A plastic water bottle will fit nicely under oil filter drain and you can cap off after and send to recycle
#7 of 7 Re: FJ Cruiser Do-it-Yourself Oil Change [emerling] by roofuss Mar 14, 2009 (10:06 am)
Replying to: emerling (Mar 22, 2008 4:14 am) Do you happen to know the Toyota part number fior the drain plug washers ? I do all my own oil changes, and would get a dozen or so at a time so I had 'em on hand ? thanks.

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