I did the first oil and filter change on my 21 Taco at 1500 miles though toyota gives 2 free services. I prefer to do my own work as I know it is hard to find a reliable and knowledgeable person like you near me!

I still prefer the decades proven OEM spin on filter. Just tighten it hand tight with one hand and final small tightening with both hands. Worked for me for some 46 years now.

No fast lube tech will take the time to do a good job, it’s just volume for them. Your customers are very lucky to have you. If you ever visit Texas please look me up, my 1996 needs a complete inspection.

Finally a 5th Gen! :). My first oil change after the Toyota included services, I had to use a breaker bar to remove the filter housing. It was insanely tight. I swapped it for a oem metal one (a common modification) and now at least I don’t fear breaking it. Found the dealer had also totally stripped a skid plate bolt and snapped another, you know, because dealer. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Excellent video! Please more 5th Gen 4Runner vids if possible. Outstanding info given on this video! Any quick oil lube shop will never do a 4Runner oil change correctly. Listen to this video and ask yourself is my mechanic doing it like this because if so they are a good mechanic. The talent he shares and the ethics this mechanic has is top tier. Appreciate and watch every video you make. Thank you.

Keep the 5th gen content coming. You should show the driveline service.

I have a 16 4-runner trail edition with 20k on the clock. I use it just to get the groceries. Now my 17 Tacoma now has 90 k on the clock and would love to bring it to you for maintenance but I’m in Denver Colorado. I love these videos. You do really nice work. Thank you for the videos.

2012 here, 170K on the clock. It runs and drives perfectly. Amazing trucks

Currently driving a 2004 tacoma sr5 2x4 with 24k miles.. It is weird how it still feels so new.. after almost 20 years! Toyota is amazing!

It s safe to say you are dealing with a genuine garage queen.

Always appreciate seeing things done correctly every step of the way. You sir know what you’re doing. I’ve watched many videos on how to do this job and not one showed how the skid plate was designed to just hang down🤙 Your explanation all along the way was very articulate and clear. Thanks very much for posting this. 😎

Nicely detailed video. For those of you looking for tips for your first oil change... especially if, like myself, you do not have the means to lift your vehicle... I will add this: Get the skid plate out of your way, by first removing plastic shield. Yes, there is a plastic retaining pin holding the shield, unless someone already broke it! Disengage it by prying up center part with screwdriver, then the outer (main) part of pin can be pulled out. It remains connected to the shield. The metal skid plate can now be removed more easily. I used a flower pot to hold the plate up while I removed the screws. You can figure out the two hooks in front after the plate swings down. The drain plug washer did indeed stick to the pan... so tightly that I wasn't sure if I was scraping on the washer, or a raised lip of the pan itself. Discovered that the pan definitely is flush with the drain hole, after a pair of pliars finally worked the washer loose. The newly designed Motivx tool worked well on the filter canister, without engaging and potentially damaging the plastic fins. Good advice to use a torque wrench to reassemble, in my opinion.

I just bought a new 23 four runner, plan to do my first oil change at 800km I always do my oil changes very early under light use as there is always minor metal wear in the first couple of changes. I keep my vehicles a long time, so the first few services are the most important. Just something I do and I never have had issues, plus maintenance for me is therapeutic kinda. Great video.

If you have a Costco membership. Full synthetic oil is less than $30 usd for two 5 quart jugs.

I don’t even own a Toyota 4Runner but I enjoy watching the oil change. Skid plates and that weird filter. I’d replace the plastic one with metal. 6.6 quarts, should stay clean for awhile. Now I want a 4Runner before they change the engine

Wow, what a video. Nice job. On a scale of 1 to 10, this video is an ELEVEN.

I find that using adult language always helps in the removal of over torqued filters and drain plugs.

Thank you for this video. It will help me with my first oil change. I just purchased a 2024 Toyota 4runner off-road premium. and the dealership wants me to wait 10,000 miles before I change the oil for the first time which there’s no way I’m doing.

Thank you for your great video! We enjoy all your informational videos and appreciate your honest work and tips on how to work on our Toyotas.

Very thorough. Very good with step-by-step procedure in his oil change. Explains how not to install the new filter. And exactly what tools to use.

I cut the hangers off my 4Runners front skit. It’s easier to remove it entirely in my opinion. I have 140,000 and I’ve done at least 20 oil changes. I love my 5th gen 4runner.

I have a 1998 4runner 2.7 as my daily driver just turned 250,000. still doesn't use oil though I change every 3,000. it is the love of my life, after my wife & kids of course.

Nice job, well explained and expertly done.

WAY to many people over torque they're oil filters. Its 101 of car maintenance. You should not have to use a ratchet when putting on a filter.

thank u for demonstrating that stupid plastic part to drain the the filter. I finally bought a user freindly Motiv tool to neatly drain the filter without mess. Also bought a toyota OEM aluminum filter housing due to cracking plastic housing that was damaged at oil change outfit. Now I do all my own oil changes on 2008 sequoia 5.7

Last oil change on my 2019 4Runner Night Shade was at 15K. I purchased it for my wife in June of 2019 and she cannot drive anymore so it doesn't get driven often. I have a 2021 Tacoma TRD Offroad I purchased in July 2021 which has 975 miles on it. I have two vehicles that I have to alternate driving. The Tacoma is due first maintenance this month.

Even the Toyota techs at my local dealership over tightens the filter housing on my 2017 Tacoma. They cracked this housing on my brother's 4 Runner. We just change our own oil. The drain plug and filter housing need to be torqued to specs using a torque wrench or just snug to seat the o ring and drain plug gasket.

I have a 2021 4 runner Venture edition I will only take my truck to Toyota from now on. I did not realize the detail needed to change the oil on a 4 runner . No more quick lubes ... thank you for the detailed video

My dream SUV.Thank you for another great video.

Another thorough job well done. ❤❤❤

My 2020 (wife’s), and my 2021 4Runner get oil changed every 5k. First one was 1k on both also. I like the TRD oil filters, they are expensive but use the synthetic fiber.

I first learned of toyotas plastic housing filters on this gen 4runner. it's not bad but I do wish it just use a spin on filter so I could run a wix on it. this just takes a teeny bit longer and correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that metal arrow on the housing supposed to line up with the ridge on the oil filter housing. I always thought it was a dummy proof way to get it right without torque wrench. it pretty much bottoms out barely a 8th turn after it anyways so it's basically as tight as it needs to be anyways at that position. also that Toyota oil is made by ExxonMobil so if you wanted to save a bit of money. just buy a 0w20 Mobil 1 oil from Walmart or somewhere and thats as close as it gets to oem Toyota oil without costing a fortune. or use any other reputable 0w20 like Castrol edge or pennzoil platinum.

I had a 1984 and 1/2 4Runner and it was a great two-door truck where the rear white cap could be removed. Four-cylinder engine with 98 horsepower.

I bought a new 2019 4runner and brought it in around 6500 miles for their free maintenance..........They actually did nothing except "inspect". I asked what about and oil change and he said no need for 10,000 miles and that I was old school. I asked what's more important miles or engine run time? No response. Took it home, changed the oil myself and will never go back unless something under warranty fails. I change it every ~5k or so. Oil is cheap compared to an engine.

When doing an oil change on these 5th gens don't forget to grease the drivetrain. The dealers and quick lubes seem to forget to do it.

For those with this oil filter set up, there is a very specific location to index the filter wrench. It’s easy to think it’s indexed correctly when it is not. Triple check to avoid breaking it.

Awesome video. Thank you from Nova Scotia.

Hello my friend Thank you for the good work 👍👍👍

That is a super nice 4Runner and it's a TRD. Those filter drains never ever come off for me. They are stuck solid. I wish they are as useful as Toyota planned. I even put the metal canister in a vice and gave it all the beans, nothing, wouldn't budge

Wow first time watching you you made it so easy and such a nice experience love it thank you very muchhhh

It's nice when a technician appreciates owner's immaculate care of their vehicle. So u know, 2019 Prius comes with canister like this, AND spin on filters. They go by ur VIN#. I wasnt sure which mine took & VIN determined it. Mine has spin on.👍 NOT a fan of plastic. That IS a nice 🚚 truck. Happy New Year!

I love my 4Runner!

Yes, missing center plastic push pin from the front splash shield in front of the front skid plate. I changed my oil filter lower housing out for aluminum. Many owners end up having the plastic housing crack. I also installed a fumoto quick drain on my oil pan for easy draining without jacking or lifting in my driveway.

If you have trouble getting the oil filter housing loosened, you can try a 24mm socket and the filter wrench instead of the 3/8" extension. Also it helps if the engine is warm too versus cold.

Great video! I'm biased of course loving my 2018 4runner. So true on the oil filter housing, so many techs over tighten! I notice many images online people also align the metal tab on the filter housing, after its already tight with the drivers side "tab" on the casting. I've always aligned it with the tab on the passengers side and its been plenty tight, no leaks now I wonder if I’m too tight or too loose, no leaks so far and definitely past hand right. Keep up the amazing videos!

So just had a 2014 4Runner with the same issue, which the dealer mechanic severely over torqued to the point of insanity. Needless to say that the plastic housing broke,had to order new Assy. # 15620-31060 genuine part (metal). Used original plug which was still good.

Given the high price of the 4 runner why doesn’t Toyota use stainless steel in their exhaust systems? Nice job on the oil change.

On my 2010 Toyota Camry, I replace the black plastic oil filter canister with the metal Toyota oil filter canister. The metal one is a better.

Very strong cadence, great video my friend . “I like it !” 🤘🏻

Great Work Peter😎 Do U Recommend A Metal Filter Housing?

I wish I could take my 4 runner to you! You are the best!

I’m considering a 2022 TRD Pro... I always do my own maintenence. Thanks for the video and torque specs.

I expect there is a Toyota Cast Aluminum oil filter housing for the plastic one .

Great Work Peter 😎

When it comes to oil, 0W20 from any of the major brands should work equally well as the Toyota brand. I would imagine that Exxon or one of the other major companies manufactures it for Toyota.

Thanks for sharing this video, very 👍

On my '18 SR5 Prem.... replaced the plastic filter housing with the Toyota aluminum version, also replaced all the fasteners with stainless steel (ACE Hdwr had them all) as in my climate the fasteners become rusted and hard to remove, even though I use Never-Cease on all of them. My $.02

I suggest you use RAVENOL ECS 0W-20 oil. It is better than the original Toyota. It has PAO and ESTER base, you will feel the difference.

I don't know what to think about this oil filter design.. Is it better for the car or better for the environment?

Thanks Peter for interesting video, have a great day.

It doesn't matter on the oil filter, I torque mine to spec but it is always hell to remove. I think it is the composite, I am going to try a metal one.

Outstanding job and video Someone send Peter a Toyota Oscar

Thank you Peter. Very helpful. Good advice as always. Time for a Kraut break here in Cold New York. Hello to the beautiful California coast. :) Peter It's O DOM IT ER :) Bratwurst on toasted bun with mustard and Kraut !!!

I had purchased a non OEM filter for my Camry. The plastic drain tool was threaded. So you screwed it in instead of having to push it in. Much easier to do.

13 k miles. Should have been changed by now. First change change at 1k miles. Second one at 6 k miles. Third at 11 k miles. So 13 is rather late.

Yes very detail however mentioning the size of the tools is good

I did my Tundra oil change two times last year. I've owned it five years and had oils changes done at the dealer, but $85 for a dealer to change it versus $55 for two 5 quart jugs of Mobile 1 and a filter, I'm gonna save where I can. But those pesky oil filter housing are a bitch, I found that if they don't wet the O-rings with oil and over torque the housing they suck to get off. But ever since I've been oiling the O-ring and torqueing it to the right amount, they're way easier to get off.

Mobil 1 oil in a Toyota container!!! Definitely a Toyota Flagship vehicle🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

Very nice job with details explained. What is your opinion on the Baxter converter unit so you can use spin on filters? I understand you might need to cut a hole in skid plate to accommodate extra length of adapter/filter.

these days when I shop for new (used) cars, some of the things I avoid are interference engines with belts, these new style of oil filters, and TPMS sensors.

I think a lot of over torquing beliefs come from how the heat over time seems to make the oil filters tighter and harder to get off. I have been doing my own oil and always tighten to spec but after 5k that filter is always a pain to get off on any vehicle me or my wife own.

Another informative video Peter. Great job.

I own 2019 4Runner. When changing oil filter is one of the stupid thing Toyota engineers designed error. All they have have to do is make a door for easy access. Why they have a door access for oil plug and can't make one for oil filter housing?

Happy new year from Canada 🇨🇦

Nice video My oil filter (04152-YZZA5), does not come with drain plug washer. What part # did you order?

Sir you are like Bob Ross changing oil.

Fun fact: Toyota 4runners are all still built in Japan. That matters to me....so I bought one :D

You are throughout, detailed! Thanks for good video

I just did my 2017 tacoma oil change last week ,4 days later filter housing was leaking into the skid plate, o ring was broken when I removed it to look at it,had to do the whole oil and filter change all over again, cost me $60 each, twice in one week,bad design I think

Hello Peter. I always learn something from your videos, even an oil change one. The screw in funnel is a new one on me. Is that available only at Toyota dealer, or tool truck item?

Always appreciate your videos 👍👍

You're the best, love your video.

Hello, thank you for your videos, I have a 5th generation 4runner, do you recommend the 1st oil change at 1k miles? Or 5k miles?

The funny thing is if owners take their 4 Runners to a quick lube place for sure they won't replace the filter given the additional steps to get to it. Even the dealer techs might skip out who knows.

"why people why!?!?" I had the same thought when I was on my back trying to take the filter off!

I’ve never been so interested in a simple oil change. Such a shame Toyota moved to the canister oil filter. I love the simple cartridge filter on the 1GR-FE in my taco. No need to remove skid plates either. C’mon Toyota, keep things simple!

Wouldn't you think the oil is doing it job, if it is dirty? The oil acted as Cleaner and lubrication at the same time.

Torque values: oil pan drain plug, 30 ft-lbs. Oil filter housing, 18 ft-lbs. Oil filter housing drain plug, 10 ft-lbs.

I wish you were located in Western Wisconsin. It was -17 last night so you probably don't want to move. LOL

Any idea what would cause an oil light flicker only on the freeway after 60mph? The engine oil level is fine. Car model: 2005 Scion tC Manual transmission with 129k miles.

Great video!

is this still the 1GR-FE engine? the oil filter design is terrible. how can anyone in a home garage change it without a professional hoist?

My ears thank you for not using the impact wrench 😊

12:18, LOL, if you have ever worked on a car before, u have uttered something like this before...............HAHA

Hey guy 👋. I have a 2015 Toyota Tundra crewmax 5.7 4x4. I am having a front end shimmy around 55-70 mph. On and off not steady. The tires are new and a front end alignment plus tire balanced with road force has been done. The problem is still there a mechanic said everything is tight and looking good up front. What could it be?

I hear those plastic filter housings eventually develop cracks 😮

Bet you performed the first filter change

Those housing are just tight when you take them off. They go back on a lot easier. Its the design.....

I much prefer the oil filter set up on my 08 fj cruiser as opposed to my 18 4runner.

I bought a 2019 Highlander even though I wanted a 4Runner. The 4Runner's steering wheel was to far to the left and my shoulder was smashed up against the door.