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10-13-2009, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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too much oil is a big problem. a little OK, 1/2 quart....should be OK
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10-15-2009, 02:58 PM | #2 |
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how many quarts do we use??
the engine capacity is 4.89 quarts i think??but when i use only 4 quarts its still too full!!!!! i'm confused!!!!
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10-15-2009, 05:19 PM | #4 |
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So the measurement from the dipstick is about this where the red line is:
Way too much? I'm guessing so, I guess I'll just drain a little from the drain plug. |
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Altitude is right, get it out of there.
Be sure to drain it into something clean in case you let out too much. If you happen to be too low, you can take the same oil and put that back in. Since this time you aren't doing a change, let it out when the car is compeletly cold so you won't burn yourself. Try to let out what you think to be 1 or 1.5 quarts, even 2 quarts, close things up and check the dipstick. If you're low, fill up to the half and check twice. Warm up the engine and check twice again. Try to get it to the half-way point and you should be good. Good job, your next change should be a cinch.
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10-21-2009, 10:29 AM | #7 |
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I just wanna add this little gadget I found on the net http://qwikvalve.com/home.php Its a drain plug like a faucet for easy oil change.
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10-21-2009, 10:31 AM | #8 | |
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10-18-2009, 05:15 PM | #9 |
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I drained about half a quart out and now the dipstick measures exactly at the full mark.
Is that fine or should I really have it around the half way mark? |
10-19-2009, 12:42 AM | #10 |
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
It's best to have the oil level as close to the middle mark as possible or at least from half to full. The oil level isn't like the brake fluid or other fluids where you should be at the full mark. For now you should be okay.
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I don't know If you got that Right my Friend??? factory fill level is above the full mark by a 1/4"+,I get my OIL change at a very trusted shop , they specialize in Toyota and other Imports,they fill it to spec 4 qt. and it comes to above the full mark 1/4''+, same thing at the dealer where I had my 1st oil change . Yes I know how to read a Dip Stick.? Last edited by krolos; 09-05-2010 at 07:53 AM. |
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10-21-2009, 11:57 PM | #13 |
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thats the fumoto valve. ive got one and i love it.
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12-23-2009, 03:44 PM | #14 |
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Group buy on Fumoto Valve and discount code
I was looking around for the best price on the Fumoto Valve (F103) and found a link on ToyotaNation and a discount code for it. It makes the final price including shipping $24.65.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com Discount code: YM4 |
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http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/Se...ts.asp?Cat=187
That's a great buy. Choice of two valves. 'With nipple and without. Both work great but if you ever want to get a underpanel like the one Microimage has, the one witht he nippled extends out enough to impeded the panel form being installed without adjustments. I have the one with the nipple, grea for attaching a hose so you can drain more easily, but now I have to adjust the panel. I don't have it on right now.
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Ive used FRAM filters for 30 years. 1973 Chevrolet Bel Aire 153,000 miles.
1978 VW Rabbit (my parents car which I maintained) 120,000+miles. Not 100% FRAM filters but more than 75%. No problems that I can see. |
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thanks for this post. it was a big help, I was able to switch to synthetic oil and save some money......
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09-03-2010, 08:18 PM | #18 |
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5w20 oil
In the last 10+ years almost every japanese import calls for 5w20, mostly for its mpg. It gets to be over 115 degrees at times in this area, Far Northern California (Redding) and as cold as +15 degrees, and I have had no problems using this weight of oil. I have used it in Subaru's, Toyotas, and Hondas. I have a 06CRV that I have run 5w20 Moblie one with the pricey Fram oil filters since new and the CRV has over 180k miles on it. It burns no oil, and leaks no oil, and it is quiet. My parents use 10w30 in Toyotas of all kiinds and get over 300K miles with them.
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