🔧 Engine Oil & Oil Filter - Oil Change

Change the engine oil and filter to keep the engine lubricated, clean, and protected. On your Tundra, the oil filter is a spin-on style, so this is a straightforward service if you work carefully and keep the truck level.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Let the engine cool before opening the drain plug or removing the filter. Hot oil can burn you.
• Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels before lifting the front.
• Use jack stands under the frame. Never rely on a jack alone.
• Wear gloves and safety glasses. Used oil is dirty and can splash.
• Keep oil off the exhaust and skid plates. Wipe spills right away.
• No battery disconnect is required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 14mm socket
• 3/8-inch drive ratchet
• Torque wrench
• Oil filter wrench
• Drain pan
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Funnel
• Shop towels
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic) - Qty: 8.5 quarts
• Oil filter - Qty: 1
• Drain plug gasket - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels.
• If the engine is warm, let it cool enough to handle safely.
• Have the new filter, gasket, and oil ready before you start.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and secure the front end

• Use the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) to lift the front of the truck from a safe lift point.
• Place the truck on jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum) under the frame.
• Make sure the truck is stable before crawling under it.

Step 2: Remove the lower engine cover if equipped

• Use the 14mm socket and 3/8-inch drive ratchet to remove the lower cover fasteners.
• Set the cover and fasteners aside in order.

Step 3: Drain the old engine oil

• Position the drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use the 14mm socket and 3/8-inch drive ratchet to loosen and remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain completely.
• Install a new drain plug gasket on the plug.
• Reinstall the drain plug and Torque to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs).

Step 4: Remove the oil filter

• Move the drain pan under the oil filter area.
• Use the oil filter wrench to loosen the filter.
• Spin the filter off by hand and keep it upright to avoid spills.
• Make sure the old filter gasket came off with the filter.

Step 5: Install the new oil filter

• Lightly coat the new filter gasket with fresh engine oil.
• Use your hand to spin the new oil filter on until the gasket touches the base.
• Then tighten it another 3/4 turn by hand. Do not over-tighten.
• Hand-tight is usually enough.

Step 6: Refill with fresh engine oil

• Lower the truck back to level ground.
• Open the oil filler cap on top of the engine.
• Use the funnel to add about 8 quarts of engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic) first.
• Wait a minute, then check the dipstick and top off slowly until the oil level reaches the full mark.
• Do not overfill.

Step 7: Start and inspect

• Start the engine and let it idle for 30-60 seconds.
• Use the shop towels to check around the drain plug and filter for leaks.
• Shut the engine off and wait 5 minutes.
• Check the dipstick again and top off if needed.

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✅ After Repair

• Verify the oil level one more time after a short test drive.
• Check under the truck for leaks after the drive.
• Reset the maintenance reminder if your dash shows one.
• Take the used oil and filter to a recycling center or auto parts store that accepts waste oil.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $120-$220 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $45-$85 (parts only)

You Save: $75-$135 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.0 hours.

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