Changing Oil

[Smithyworld]

Hi All

This is going to sounds stupid but although I have changed the oil on my trail bike a million times I have never done it in the Hilux. I want to do it this week.

Can someone please tell what I need to do? Where do I drain the oil? Is it as simple as removing a bolt somewhere, letting the oil drain out then replacing it with new oil? Is it stand motor oil for diesel or do I require something special?

Thanks Heaps!

[bansheebuzz]

simply remove oil filter, remove oil drain bung in sump, let oil drain. Fit new sealing washer to drain bung and retension. Fit new oil filter(lubricate rubber seal before fitting), and refill engine with appropriate oil. i use penrite hpr diesel 5

[Quinny34]

Can also help to pierce the filter with a screw driver to allow it to drain better when your letting it drain...

[Steve9R]

if you've got TJM under body guards, then you need a Fumuto.. stops the oil draining into the bash plates

http://www.fumoto.com.au/

i think it was the first thing i installed when i bought my lux.. heaps easier..

Steve

[Quinny34]

What one is it Steve... The F-103 or the F-103N??

[Hilux Max]

Steve,

Ive been looking for something similar to that for ages, since the oil draining all over the bashplate give me the craps

But Ive seen one like that before that has a hose hanging out an inch or so along with it....does this fumoto thing come with an option of a small hose on the end so when the oil is dripping towards the end of its drain cycle it does it past the bashplate and not behind it?

[biglux]

Mmaaxx,
i was just looking on the web site and there is an option to have a nipple on the outlet to hook a hose to it

[bj343]

Has anyone having one of these had problems when ute has gone in for a toyota service

[Hilux Max]

Cool, Just got a quote from that mob with that drain plug, fomoto.... and I will be getting the unit with the nipple to fit a hose over the end when draining......the unit is 40mm long and Im pretty sure the clearance is there but will need to check to confirm tonight.

$54 bux deleivered to melbourne overnight.

[Macca]

There's plenty of room mmaaxx, it does restrict the flow.

I normally fit a hose about 150mm long straight into an old oil drum and do something else while it drains.

If your in a hurry it would be a PITA.

I would imagine the local workshop's mechanic's would hate them.

I do my own changes so doesn't worry me.

I also put a cable tie around it for my piece of mind even thought it is out of the way above the bash plate.

They are a great idea, no mess. I used to allways get oil all over the driveway and me

Macca

[Quinny34]

What model number guys... Please ?

F-103 or the F-103N

[Possum]

I thought everyone already had these

[Steve9R]

F-103N is the (N)ipple version.. and yes they are a great idea.. they are hidden well up under the TJM bash plates, and I just push my hose onto the nipple and flick the lever to drain it.. then i take the hose off.. pretty simple.. and no mess..

Steve

[Quinny34]

Thanks Steve9R.... Onto it now....

[Hilux Max]

Just ordered it...hopefully see it monday