DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

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Re: DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

That's what Im thinking as well but as I am going for a drive to Qld and will be doing high k's each day was wondering if I will get away with leaving until I return then replace with a 10-40 oil. thanks for your thoughs this is what I think i will do anyway.

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Re: DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

That's what Im thinking as well but as I am going for a drive to Qld and will be doing high k's each day was wondering if I will get away with leaving until I return then replace with a 10-40 oil. thanks for your thoughs this is what I think i will do anyway.

I just drove from Newcastle to QLD using 10-30. Did't use a drop of oil and fuel economy was great. Also did a few kms while up there. With the price of oil pretty low, I would change your oil before going. I had just bought my car and didn't know what oil was in it, and thought it best to know before travelling so many kms.

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I have just bought a 20 Litre drum of BP Vanellus Multifleet 15W - 40, $108 at BP depots.

I have bought this oil as it is the one my regular mechanic uses and I'm going to change the oil myself every 5000km, and get my mechanic to do the regular 10 000k services. I thought I should keep it consistent and use the same oil my mechanic (and the local Toyota dealership) happen to use.

Probably a stupid question, but I have never used such a big drum of oil before :shock: . Just wondering if anyone has any tips ? I am wondering the best way to measure 7 Litres out, and then get it into the engine without spilling too much ops:

I am thinking of using an old but clean 5 Litre oil container as a measure, putting in 4 litres at first, then a further 3 Litres from the big drum ? I realise this may sound like a stupid question but I am sure someone out there has a great little trick they use when handling those big 20 Litre drums? Actually it may not be that stupid a question, I was in Autobarn yesterday getting some Z334 filters and I asked the owner what the second grey plastic openining was on the top of the drum (see pic below) and he didn't know (I think it may be a pouring spout inside but I have no idea how to make it pop out)

[Simmo67 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Simmo67]

Re: DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

Well that was easy...

You simply pull out the grey plastic circle and it's a convenient pourer. This should make things easier.

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Re: DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

Using the plastic spout is messy. If you're going to continue using 20L drums, I'd highly recommend a drum pump. They're around $40 from memory. You occasionally see them at supercheap and autobarn. If all else fails, the place that sold you the oil should be able to order one in for you.

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Re: DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

I second the drum pump. Autobarn have them for sure.

It just screws onto the filler cap and you can meter the oil out into one of the wifes measuring jugs to get the proscribed amount. One tip though - make sure she's not around while this is happening.

Cheers,

Dave

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Holy Shit :shock:

Just tried to pour oil out of that 20 Litre drum. That is friggin ridiculous :roll:

Yep, I'll go the drum pump - thanks for the tip fellas

(my first intermediate oil change is done however - I feel all warm and fuzzy inside)

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Re: DIY Engine oil change - which oil?

Just did my first DIY oil change and yes the sump plug didn't have a gasket. Popped down to the local Toyota dealer at Cleveland to pick one up and he gave me one for free. That's a first from Toyota for me!

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I just switched to Penrite HPR10 (Semi-synthetic) 10W-50.

Seems to abit better on the road, alittle quieter at start up too.

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Ive switched the Prado V6 to full synthetic everything. (includes diffs and transfer)
New to me and dont know its history so best to change everything.
Always been a fan of full synthetic and use it on everything, bikes cars, machinery, whatever.
Im using Nulon 10W40 for the Prado and it comes in a handy 6 litre size at SCA.

[Derb Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Derb]

Hi Fellas. Simple and cheaper option for convenient pouring. Buy a plastic reducer to fit into the large threaded hole. Screw in a plastic drum tap as per those fitted to 20 litre water containers. Place the drum on it's side on a stand or convenient bench or what have you (it aint rocket science) with tap to the bottom and use old 5 litre oil tubs to fill the engine. Just open the smaller pourer bung every now and then to relieve the vacumn when pouring into your 5 litre tub. Fatueze. Cheers.

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I have installed one of these and hassles with oil changes are now history.

It is very well engineered and very secure, worth every dollar.

http://autospeed.com/cms/title_The-Fumo ... ticle.html

Hey what size did you get and will it be the same for the diesel? does anybody know?

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F-103 series. Sump plug is M12x1.25pitch for both V6 and diesels. I checked on toyodiy and the part numbers are the same 12101A for the sump plug.

I got mine from here http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ible-group-buy)

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Thanks amts! just ordered one. if im supposed to be changing the oil every 5000kms this will be a godsend!

[Shan Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Shan]

Ive switched the Prado V6 to full synthetic everything. (includes diffs and transfer)
New to me and dont know its history so best to change everything.
Always been a fan of full synthetic and use it on everything, bikes cars, machinery, whatever.
Im using Nulon 10W40 for the Prado and it comes in a handy 6 litre size at SCA.

Hey Marc, I'm thinking of doing the same. Could you tell me which oils you used and how many Ltrs from each I need ?
Also if that's alright which spark plugs you are using?
I'm planning to do the 150,000 service and like to arrange everything before I go to my Local mechanic...