Oil and Filter Change, easy peasy.

[EOD Guy]

thank you - i won't be buying the kit since they are separate on amazon, so i'll just not buy the filter drain tool if it's not needed.
this says it includes the washers: https://a.co/d/g1gICe5 so am i good to go?

I'd be careful purchasing from Amazon and it not being a Toyota dealership, there are lots of counterfeit Toyota parts out there. I only buy if the seller is a dealership.

As an example the following dealership, the filter is $4.64 + shipping. I later discovered my local dealership sold them for just about the same price as having them shipped etc....

https://parts.elmhursttoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-genuine-toyota-engine-oil-filter-n1-aka-f2-90915yzzn1

 

[Lupo Cinereo]

I'd be careful purchasing from Amazon and it not being a Toyota dealership, there are lots of counterfeit Toyota parts out there. I only buy if the seller is a dealership.

As an example the following dealership, the filter is $4.64 + shipping. I later discovered my local dealership sold them for just about the same price as having them shipped etc....

https://parts.elmhursttoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-genuine-toyota-engine-oil-filter-n1-aka-f2-90915yzzn1

duly noted. but about the crush washers - those are pictured and described as included in the amzn link? for my knowledge of what to look for. thanks!

 

[EOD Guy]

duly noted. but about the crush washers - those are pictured and described as included in the amzn link? for my knowledge of what to look for. thanks!

A crush washer should be included with the FUMOTO valve and should be the last one you'll need, once you install the valve.

 

[Lupo Cinereo]

A crush washer should be included with the FUMOTO valve and should be the last one you'll need, once you install the valve.

Copy. However, I'm referring to the washer or o-ring included (or supposed to be included) with the oil filter - and it seems that has been incorrectly called a 'crush washer' in a few earlier posts in this thread. Lots of confusion/miscommunication here!

 

[EOD Guy]

Copy. However, I'm referring to the washer or o-ring included (or supposed to be included) with the oil filter - and it seems that has been incorrectly called a 'crush washer' in a few earlier posts in this thread. Lots of confusion/miscommunication here!

When they include a new crush washer (correct term) with a new spin on filter it's for the oil pan drain plug as you should change the crush washer every time you remove the drain plug.

There isn't a washer for a spin on oil filter. There is a large rubber gasket that's glued on to the filter. When you remove the old filter, you should visually inspect the engine mating surface or the old used filter to insure the old gasket didn't stick to the engine. If you install a new filter (with it's new gasket) on top of the old gasket you will get a terrible leak, it's referred to as double gasketing.

"O" rings are for cartridge style filter housings and normally there are two, a small one and a large one. The large one is for the housing where it screws into the engine block and the small one is for the removable filter drain cover. If you don't remove the drain cover, you can throw the small one away etc.......

 

[Lupo Cinereo]

When they include a new crush washer (correct term) with a new spin on filter it's for the oil pan drain plug as you should change the crush washer every time you remove the drain plug.

There isn't a washer for a spin on oil filter. There is a large rubber gasket that's glued on to the filter. When you remove the old filter, you should visually inspect the engine mating surface or the old used filter to insure the old gasket didn't stick to the engine. If you install a new filter (with it's new gasket) on top of the old gasket you will get a terrible leak, it's referred to as double gasketing.

"O" rings are for cartridge style filter housings and normally there are two, a small one and a large one. The large one is for the housing where it screws into the engine block and the small one is for the removable filter drain cover. If you don't remove the drain cover, you can throw the small one away etc.......

Thank you for clearing this up for me and having the patience to explain it. I'm tracking now.

 

[ryanjl]

Changed my own oil at 500 miles and again at 5,000. When I did it at 5,000, I installed the Fumoto valve.

My dealership offers a "lifetime warranty" when you buy a new Toyota from them. My assumption is it's a good idea to utilize their oil change service to play nice with that warranty, but they wouldn't do it until the factory recommended interval. So I had the dealership change my oil today at around 9,600 miles.

I'm curious how they dealt with the Fumoto valve. I may pull my skid plate and check it out when I get a chance.

 

[EOD Guy]

Changed my own oil at 500 miles and again at 5,000. When I did it at 5,000, I installed the Fumoto valve.

My dealership offers a "lifetime warranty" when you buy a new Toyota from them. My assumption is it's a good idea to utilize their oil change service to play nice with that warranty, but they wouldn't do it until the factory recommended interval. So I had the dealership change my oil today at around 9,600 miles.

I'm curious how they dealt with the Fumoto valve. I may pull my skid plate and check it out when I get a chance.

They'll change it whenever you want but, you have to pay for it........LOL. It's free at the 10k and 20k marks.