Toyota 4Runner Oil Change Tutorial

An easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial for an oil change on a 2009 to 2023 Toyota 4Runner.

Parts Needed:
• 6.6 Qts. 0w-20 Oil (I use synthetic)
• S10158XL STP Oil Filter

Tools Needed:
• 7+ Qts. Capacity Oil Drain Pan
• 10mm Socket
• 12mm Socket
• 14mm Socket
• Socket Extender
• 1/2" Ratchet
• 64mm Oil Filter Wrench
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• Funnel
• Gloves (Optional)
• Jack and Jack Stands (Optional)
• Cardboard to Protect the Driveway (Optional)

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[prmtime]

This is the absolute best 5th gen oil change video that I have seen. Please do other videos! Transmission fluid change would be awesome!

[WinterBonus]

You’re the only video that mentions you can do the oil change without taking the front skid plate off completely. This saves so much time cause I was removing it each time. Thank you!

[mtnslyr]

Finally a video with clearly labeled parts, tools, and bolts. Thank you.

[khoi_tran]

Just the steps and the facts, no unnecessary fluff to lengthen the video. Please do more 4runner videos. Diff fluid, radiator flush, trans fluid:)

[asim]

As others have mentioned, finally a video which clearly shows and numbers the skid plate fasteners. Outstanding! Thank you!

[timothytacner]

I agree with the next guy. No extra aftermarket confusion, just straight to the point oil change.

[eph.]

perfect explanation video. No extra nonsense about metal filter housings.

[TediKay]

Thanks for the Fab Tutorial. I found it easier to just remove that plastic splash guard on the front. 3 screws and it was much easier to install skid plate. Also, my plate would not remove unless I removed it. No amount of pushing it forward was going to unlatch it. That plastic guard was just in the way.
Lastly, it took a 3' breaker bar to get my filter cartridge loose. That convinced me ti never take it to a dealer again.

[mcook]

Dude!
The most comprehensive oil change Video I've ever seen!
Great Job! With that you get another Sub... :)
Ha looks like most comets say the same thing, "Stay humble Sir!" lol

[Nunyobidne]

I’m in a red pro….but man…this trim look so goood!

[SakibLH]

WOW. Absolutely BEST oil change vid on the 4runner. Thank you so much.

[mackerelvelli]

Best ever! I came here just to see how you removed the skid plate! Mine is problematic to remove and I've been doing the oil changes with the plate dropped down hanging. It's not fun removing the oil filter housing with the plate in the way!

[ryanperreault]

Watched 5 to 6 different 5th gen 4runner oil change videos and this one was by far the most clear, concise, accurate video. Perfect for extreme OCD people like me!

[joking]

Wow, this is the best tutorial on 4Runner oil change and re-set. Congrats.

[ghenadieodagiu]

Very informative. I wish I'd see your video first and place the rubber ring in the right place from the first time.
Thank you!

[sean-sk]

quick, to-the-point no BS explanation. I have already changed my new 4R oil once before but wanted a refresher before doing it again today. thank you

[jmac]

Recently purchased a 2012 SR5 and changed mine for the first time yesterday. Wasn’t too difficult except that I could not remove the skid plate completely so I just left it hanging and had to struggle to get to the filter from the behind the passenger side tire area. I was dreading the potential that the filter would be overnighted but it wasn’t so no issue there. I did notice that there wasn’t a washer on the drain plug of the oil pan so I added a blue nylon washer to be on the safe side. I 100% agree about the difficulty of checking the dip stick. It was already difficult with used oil (around 2k miles on what I changed) but was almost impossible to tell with fresh oil. I finished a little after dark and like you, I had to recheck this morning.

Maybe I’ll have better luck with the skid plate next time. I plan to do it again in 2k miles as this was just to flush the oil that was in it when I purchased it since I wasn’t sure what the dealer was running in it. I had just enough Kirkland oil to use for this change but plan to go to Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage since I’m at 108k miles. At 110k my plan is to change every 5k so the nice round numbers will help remind me.😊

[volovans]

Very organized and gives the small steps to doing the proper job. Great job dude and awesome vid!

[HuskyMike]

Good video. One thing to note: the special nipple adapter that drains the filter cartridge will remove the small o-ring automatically when you remove the nipple.

[drywinddotnet]

Your vid is the absolute best 4Runner oil change vid. Soo many poor ones out there from some big channels.