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 Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230602
06/03/03 05:28 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
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Hello again...this board sure has gotten busier since I last visited!
Refresher: I bought my 96 T100 in January '03 w/ 75k on the clock. It had a 75k service performed just prior to purchase...
Now, there's 80k dialed in, and I wanna do the oil. How much do I need to buy? What filter do I need? I searched through a few pages of old posts...looks like 5 qts. I'll be goin to O'Reilly's to get the stuff soon...any recommendations?
Thanks!
shoe
1996 Toyota T100 4x4 SR5 V6
1971 Datsun 240Z
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230603
06/03/03 05:33 AM
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Joined: Apr 2001
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OEM filter and drain plug gasket from a DEALER!!! oil anywhere you want. 5 quarts does mine.
Scott Landon
1995 T100 - total buildup underway
1988 4Runner (22RE, W56) - new DD
2005 Dodge CTD 4x4 - Tow Beast
1990 Spec Miata
2010 GT3
2013 E92 M3
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230604
06/02/03 08:06 PM
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Anonymous
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Not to insult your intelligence, but dont' forget to lube the seal of new filter with a light coat of Motor oil, prior to putting it in.
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230605
06/02/03 08:26 PM
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Joined: Jul 2000
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Find something to put under the filter area to catch the spill-off when you unscrew the filter so oil doesn't run all over the place. One of the rear center caps wedges in underneath the filter seat perfectly.
~Adam  96 T100: D44, lockers and stuff
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230606
06/03/03 03:08 PM
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Thanks for the info all!
What do you mean by "rear center cap"...are you talking about the center of one of the rear wheels? (just making sure)
Oil filter - what's wrong w/ the aftermarket ones? Fram, Wix, etc... I don't have a toyota dealer nearby, but an O'Reilly, Advanced, and some others up the street. If there is a difference, it's worth the drive though.
1996 Toyota T100 4x4 SR5 V6
1971 Datsun 240Z
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230607
06/03/03 03:44 PM
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yes, the dealer ones are better. there are no dealer in KC??? mail order a dozen at a time. that is what i do.
Scott Landon
1995 T100 - total buildup underway
1988 4Runner (22RE, W56) - new DD
2005 Dodge CTD 4x4 - Tow Beast
1990 Spec Miata
2010 GT3
2013 E92 M3
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230608
06/03/03 04:03 PM
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Joined: Jul 2000
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That's exactly what I mean, but I don't use my original wheels anymore either. That relative size and depth is what you're after.
Dealer filters are better, worth the drive or phone call to order a bunch.
~Adam 96 T100: D44, lockers and stuff
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230609
06/03/03 06:47 PM
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Don't forget the drain plug <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230610
06/03/03 08:56 PM
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OK...just ordered a case of filters from Brian at Conicelli Toyota ( http://www.partznet.com) for 48.25 shipped (42 + 6.25 shipping). That beats the 70+ here in town. He's throwing in a bag of gaskets too.
1996 Toyota T100 4x4 SR5 V6
1971 Datsun 240Z
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Re: Changing oil...anything to keep in mind?
#230611
06/05/03 12:00 AM
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Anonymous
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How many filters did you get for that price?
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