Oil Change Night?

[skamikaze]

Anyone planning to do this anytime soon. I never changed the celi's oil myself yet and wouldnt know what to do. Need some help. I guess the low profile tires made my car even lower and toyota couldnt get em on da rack.

[skamikaze]

oh yeah where should i pick up the filter, and oil eater?

[QWKsilvr808]

Just for you, I'll put one together for Sunday night. :) Pick up 5 quarts of oil, an oil eater, a filter (from Toyota if you prefer, if not I'd go with one from Car Quest), and don't forget the oil filter gasket (little round metal ring) from Toyota.

I'd pick up the oil and oil eater from Wal Mart if I were you. It's about $1 cheaper per quart there than anywhere else I've looked. I haven't tried K-Mart tho, so maybe they have good prices too? If you're looking at over $2 per quart of non-synthetic, you're paying way too much.

I think I gotta change my own oil too anyway, so this is pretty good timing. Errrr... we do need some 2x4s tho. Anyone got some?

Lemme know if Sunday's not good for you. ;)

[skamikaze]

sunday is kinda bad, considering install nites always go late, and i work 6 the next morning, but i'll be there if that's the best for you. it doesnt matter to me since youre doin me the favor. i appreciate that.

is there special sizes for the gasket? i'll prolly end up going toyota to pick up the filter and gasket.

did you switch to synthetic, and does it even matter what oil to buy for our engines??

[143hawaii]

Originally posted by skamikaze
is there special sizes for the gasket? i'll prolly end up going toyota to pick up the filter and gasket.

did you switch to synthetic, and does it even matter what oil to buy for our engines??

Drain Plug Gasket Part#: 90430-12031
Oil Filter Part#: 90915-YZZA1

Just ask Toyota for this and I'd go synthetic personally :)

[GTS808]

When you get the gasket I'm pretty sure all the new toyotas have the same size drain plug. So when you go and buy the filter just ask for the drain plug gasket and they should give the right one.

As for oil type, it's up to you if you want to spend the extra money for synthetic oil. Just make sure what ever oil you buy it's 5W30. I've been running synthetic in my car for about 25k miles and haven't had any engine problems. I run synthetic just for the extra protection. It's also nice to know that when I do run my car hard I don't have to worry about any kind of oil failure. But I would recommend if you don't change your oil very often it's probably better to run synthetic. I think it would hold up better say if you go 5 to 7k miles between changes. But that's just my opinion, there are alot of other people who wouldn't agree. :gap:

[kardician]

if youre going to get the gasket from toyota, can you pick up a couple for me too? i think they are like .25 cents each or so... can you get 10 for me, a few for yourself, and i'll reimburse you for all of them?

[GTS808]

Originally posted by 143hawaii


Drain Plug Gasket Part#: 90430-12031
Oil Filter Part#: 90915-YZZA1

Just ask Toyota for this and I'd go synthetic personally :)

Actually the GTS filter part number is 08922-02002. The 2ZZ uses a slightly bigger filter than the 1ZZ.

[skamikaze]

Originally posted by kardician
if youre going to get the gasket from toyota, can you pick up a couple for me too? i think they are like .25 cents each or so... can you get 10 for me, a few for yourself, and i'll reimburse you for all of them?

yeah i'll get em.
clint you need any?
thanks for the help all. see you folks sunday i guess!

[gsport]

either filter would work the 08922-02002 is a little taller more volume i guess.

[QWKsilvr808]

I just threw out Sunday because I know I finish at 5. I think I might actually be off this Friday night, so maybe we can do it then if that's more convenient for you Jay.

Kyler, the drain plug gaskets from Toyota are actually damned expensive for what they are. Last Mark picked some up for me I think they were over $1.00 each!! Ridiculous, since Honda only charges some spare change for one.

Jay, I switched to synthetic after 10k miles. I run the car hard every now and then and I don't mind paying the extra dough knowing that I have the best blood running through the heart of my car. After all, when I run the car hard, I run it HARD, and repeatedly in one night.

Most synthetics will run you another $3 or more per quart tho, so be prepared for the expense. You can run a little more distance between oil changes tho, so that may offset the cost somewhat. I use Valvoline SynPower 5w30, but it's all up to you which brand you wanna use (I've been using Valvoline on all my cars since I was 16, so it's all just product loyalty in my case). I don't think any of us would really make use of a better synthetic than your run-of-the-mill brands from Valvoline, Castrol, etc. I don't see a need to pay more than $4.xx per quart. Anything is better than that cheap CitGo dinojuice they use at Toyota City anyway.

On the other hand, I don't see anything wrong with using regular oil too. It's much cheaper.

I prolly do need a gasket tho Jay! I'm not sure but I may be all out. I'll pay ya back for it when we all meet up.

[GTS808]

I think the 2ZZ needs more volume than the 1ZZ. But the strange thing about the filter applications for the 2ZZ in the Fram catalog since 2000 there have been 3 different filter aplications. '00-'01 PH4386, '02 PH3614 and the '03 PH4967. For some odd reason the '02 has a bigger filter than the '00-'01 but the '03 has a smaller filter than all of them. :wtf:

[QWKsilvr808]

wierd. :wtf:

[kardician]

wow, $1 for that little ring? okay, can you just pick up 5 for me? also, if you have costco membership, i got a case of mobile1 synthetec oil for around $23 i think.

[skamikaze]

k i'll figure out what oil im gonna buy friday at walmart...im gonna drive there before i head to clints house.

and i'll pick up one filter for myself and 7 gaskets.

[143hawaii]

Originally posted by GTS808
When you get the gasket I'm pretty sure all the new toyotas have the same size drain plug. So when you go and buy the filter just ask for the drain plug gasket and they should give the right one.

Actually if my memory's correct there's two sizes used by Toyota. 12mm and 14mm

[GTS808]

Originally posted by 143hawaii


Actually if my memory's correct there's two sizes used by Toyota. 12mm and 14mm

The older Toyotas used a 18mm x 1.5 thread drain plug with a 19mm head. The new Toyotas use a 12mm x 1.25 thread plug with a 14mm head. so you're partly right. :gap:

[143hawaii]

I placed an order with Carson Toyota loooonnng ago when I asked everyone if they wanted to jump in but no one did :confused: Everything you need is way cheaper through them. Gaskets were $0.68/each and my oil filters were $3.69/each. The slightly longer 2ZZ filters were actually cheaper than the shorter 1ZZ filters. Don't ask me why? :rolleyes:

The two filters are interchangeable. I was actually dumb, I should've just got the 2ZZ filters. Oh well, just a heads up.

[143hawaii]

Originally posted by GTS808


The older Toyotas used a 18mm x 1.5 thread drain plug with a 19mm head. The new Toyotas use a 12mm x 1.25 thread plug with a 14mm head. so you're partly right. :gap:

Ahhhh! Dammit ya got me! :gap:

[dsquared]

damn mitch, sorry to have missed that order you placed....but i think back when you had mentioned that, i had 5 filters that i got through mark...i think mark ordered a whole bunch from toyota city at a discounted price and jon, clint, and me split the bulk order so we all got a pretty good deal....yeah so that's why i didn't jump in on that order you made....let me know next time though...i'm down to just one more filter until i have to buy more

[QWKsilvr808]

yeah Mitch! When you had that deal going it was JUST right after Mark had hooked us up on that case of filters that we all split up. Even then, the price you got was better than what Mark was able to pick them up for down here! I only have 2 or 3 filters left, so lemme know when you're gonna put another order in dude! I wouldn't mind picking up another batch. :thumbup:

I used to use Mobil1 too, before they switched to their new "tri-synthetic" formula. I dunno what's in that stuff that's new, so I just went back with what I already know works.

So far so good! :)

Hehe good 'ol Jon. It's funny how he can actually spit out filter part #s for just about any car at a moments notice. We'll just call him "Jiffy" Jon. :D

I'll check my schedule tonight and make sure I'm free for tomorrow. I'll post up when I get home.

[skamikaze]

ok the gaskets were fricken $1.30 each! but i got seven, one for me, one for clint, and five for kardician.

[QWKsilvr808]

How much did you pay for the filter Jay?

One time the parts guy gave me a 20% discount and a free gasket. That was pretty cool. :)

[skamikaze]

i think it was six bucks

[QWKsilvr808]

good deal! That sounds about what I paid before (or so). I think Delo paid $10 the last time LOL.

[skamikaze]

crazy...well it's less than list price, but only by a couple dimes or so...well that's what i recall readin on the invoice
thats cool you got a discout. the guy was gettin kinda riled up about the fact i was buyin so much gaskets. he kept tellin me you can reuse em and no need change everytime, and i kept tellin him i was buying for other people. we kept repeatin ourselves back and forth. i think he jus didnt want me to buy em all cuz he would have to refill the tray...they had the filters and gaskets conveniently stacked behind the counter...and i guess he never like walk all the way into the back to restock.

[GTS808]

You should always change the gaskets. Less chance of leakage. He was just being a lazy ass. :gap:

[QWKsilvr808]

the cool guy is the bald one with the glasses that looks like Kojak. That guy always hooks me up. :)

btw, we are GO for tomorrow night. I finish at 5 and gotta pick up my shyt after work. Let's start this, say around 6-7?

[GTS808]

I'll try and be there around then. Might have some dinner plans hopefully I should be there at about 8 at the latest. But I'll bring the filter pliers this time so I won't have to drive back home for them. lol!

[QWKsilvr808]

mmm ok maybe we should wait until 7:30-8. :) OH! And someone needs to bring some 2x4s! Anyone have some?

[GTS808]

Can't help on the 2X4's. When are you going to pick up those ramp things? But we all should pitch in on a low-rise jack if we ever find one.

[QWKsilvr808]

I shoulda picked those up a long time ago. I've just been a lazy ass. I'll prolly order them this month. It's only $59 a pair for those Takata lo-rise ramps.

[143hawaii]

Next time I make an order I'll be sure to ask everyone again :D

Oh ya, Clint you could always try what I usually do for lowered cars. Just get two scissors jacks and have two people spin their hearts out enough to get a floor jack underneath. Then switch to the floorjack and pump those triceps, pop in some jackstands. Viola! When lowering use the floor jack initially, lower a little bit (watch the release!), and switch back to scissor jacks!

[QWKsilvr808]

I used to do that, and now my jacks are all "jacked up" hahaha. I think I need to lube them up... you gotta be Ahhh-nold to crank those suckers up the way they are right now. :)

[143hawaii]

Originally posted by QWKsilvr808
I used to do that, and now my jacks are all "jacked up" hahaha. I think I need to lube them up... you gotta be Ahhh-nold to crank those suckers up the way they are right now. :)

Can't be jacking without lube eh Clint? :stupid:

Sorry I couldn't resist :gap:

[skamikaze]

see you guys around 7:30

and i"ll see if i can find some KY for clint

that bald guy wasnt there. i know who youre talkin bout. he is one of the cooler guys

[QWKsilvr808]

dammit Mitch hehe :D

[A22R-TE]

SOOOO MANY GUYS FOR ONE LUBE JOB. Clint has got to be one happy munky hahahhaha

[QWKsilvr808]

When you come outside one morning and find a rubber chicken hanging by a noose over your hachi in the garage and wonder, "who choked the chicken over my car?" you'll know why it's there Sean. :p