Do you need a special tool to change oil?
In addition to oil, you’ll need an oil filter, an oil-filter removal wrench, a wrench to remove the drain plug, a funnel, a drain pan and some gloves. You may also need to raise the car to gain access, in which case you’ll need a floor jack and safety stands, or a pair of purpose-made steel ramps.
What kind of wrench do I need to change oil?
Use a properly fitting box wrench or a 6-point socket wrench to remove the plug. Be careful not to rock the socket to the side as this could damage the flats on the bolt.
When should a brand new 2020 car get its first oil change?
Make sure you change your new car’s oil and filter for the first time at 1500 miles unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. The reason? Metal has worn off while mating surfaces were established, and those metal scraps need to be removed from the engine before they cause long-term damage.
Can you take oil filter off by hand?
Using your dominant hand, grasp the end of the filter firmly. Attempt to turn in a counter-clockwise motion. Use as much strength as you can muster. If it was hand-screwed on by you or your mechanic previously, it might come off without needing any additional tools.
What kind of oil does a 2008 Toyota Tundra take?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 5W-20, 0W-20 (All TEMPS) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 7.4 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
How do you change the oil in a Toyota Tundra?
For most Toyotas, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Toyota Tundra oil filter wrench. If your Tundra is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Tundra.
Where can I find a Toyota Tundra oil filter wrench?
If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Toyota Tundra oil filter wrench. If your Tundra is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Tundra.
How do you drain the differential fluid in a Toyota Tundra?
If you have the other style, which has a cover on the back of the differential, you have 2 options for draining the differential fluid. The first option is to take off the rear cover. This will allow for full draining but is messy and will require resealing the cover. Another option is to use an oil syringe to suck the oil out of the fill hole.
How much fluid does a Toyota Tundra have?
On my 2008 Toyota Tundra, the manual specs 3.75 quarts. I basically just dumped the full 4 quarts in and let the excess drain out. After giving the oil time to level out and stop dripping, install the fill plug to 36-foot-pounds and wipe down the differential.