How much oil does a 4Runner V8 take?
Pour 6.5 quarts of 5W-30 automobile oil into the engine. Use one hand to stabilize the funnel to help prevent spills. Consult your owner’s manual if you think your operating conditions call for a different oil viscosity.
When changing oil do you remove the filter first?
I have always drained the oil pan first then the oil filter. If you keep the oil fill cap on the engine the oil will pour out slower. Making it less like to splash out and make a mess. Out of all the vehicles I have ever owner the 100 Series is by far the easiest and least messy car to perform an oil change on.
How often should you change the oil on a Toyota 4Runner?
It is not managed by iFixit staff. Change the oil in your 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner, with 4.7L V8 engine, to improve engine performance and longevity. It is typically recommended that you change your vehicle’s oil every 3,000 miles for extreme running conditions.
Where is the oil filter on a Toyota 4Runner?
Locate the oil filter. It is on the driver’s side of the oil pan and above the steering linkages. Slide the oil drain pan below the oil filter so that it will catch any oil that drips down when the oil filter is removed. Turn the oil filter counter-clockwise by hand until it comes off the engine’s oil filter threads.
How long does it take to change an oil in a V8?
Took me an hour including a clean-up, lubing propeller shaft, taking pictures and a couple of beers I know V6 is a cake to do oil change but I think on V8 the only difference is a oil filter location where you have to remove 4 (12 mm socket) bolts holding a thick steel guard panel.
How much oil to change in Toyota vechicle?
Previous owner meticulously serviced vechicle at local stealership and they use regular Toyota mineral stuff. After driving 10,000 km (6,200 miles) oil was dirty, this kind of interval for synthetic is fine. Manual says 6.2 L (quarts) for oil change with filter.