do we use washers on the drain plug or just use sealant? Sorry for the dumb questions. I am trying to do this for the 1st time.

 

Engine Oil Pan Drain Gasket # 90430-12028, 27 Ft-Lb, 14mm socket .

 

Do i really need a torque wrench for this job?

 

Just torque it down till its tight, but don't over-tighten and strip the plug.

 

I've never used a gasket and never had it leak. I just put it on finger tight and then give it a light yank with the wrench. I'm sure its always exactly 27 ft lbs.

 

Its up to you. You have a $30K+ rig and are saving plenty by doing the changes your self. Its not absolutly needed, but I would get the $0.50 gasket and the torque wrench. You will use the wrench for plenty of other projects over the years.

 

With all due respect. I feel this is in poor practice.

Jay

 

Thanks for all the replies. I went ahead and bought myself a torque wrench. You should see me looking at it silly on how to adjust it. But i finally figured it out. With the oil change, other than the oil spill in the driveway, i can say everything went smoothly. I have another question. Do you just hand tighten the oil filter or i need those oil wrenches also? I was under the truck for about 10 minutes looking for any leaks. You can say I'm nervous after doing it.
After doing this one, I wonder what other maintenance i can do now for the 4Runner?

 

Spin the filter on lightly, when the gasket of the filter makes contact with the engine block, tighten 3/4 of a full turn.



Note:
You should always inspect for the old gasket from the previous filter, to insure that it came off with the old filter. "Double gasketing" the new filter will NOT seal properly, causing a serious oil leak and possibly severe engine damage.

Always use a new gasket on the drain plug.

Use of Non-chlorinated brake cleaner spray on oil residue left on components from taking off the oil filter, makes for a professional job.


Jay

 

Thanks Jay, I feel better now.

Dang, another question. Is there a product to clean up those oil spill in the driveway? Is there something to dissolve it?

 

Hi Gene, I use to do all of my own maintenance for years on all my own rigs, but can't do it anymore where I presently live now.

I always hand tightened the oil filter until it felt snug.
If you tighten it to much, you stand the chance of crushing the gasket and allowing oil to get past it and drip out.

After the filter has been on awhile, it's pretty hard to try and remove it by hand.
I always had to use an oil filter wrench to remove them.

I see Jay just beat me to the post here too

Also, put a little oil on the gasket before you put it on the block.
At least that is the way my dad taught me back in '75 when I had my first car.

 

Hold on, What gasket? Is there an extra gasket for the oil filter?

 

It comes on the new filter.....

sometimes when taking off the old filter the old gasket remains on the engine. Make sure it comes off.

Jay

 

Gee, I know i'm gonna messed something up sooner or later. Im done with my oil change. I did not know about that gasket. What can i do know? Can i still take the oil filter off then replace the gasket?

 

Where is the old filter you took off?

Just check and make sure that there is a gasket on that, if so your in good shape.

 

Home Depot.


Jay

 

There wasn't a gasket on the OLD oil filter. It must still be there. Now, I didn't add a new gasket on the new oil filter. Is this OK?

 

No black rubber gasket? Perhaps your just not familiar with what your looking for.

Like I tried to say before, you dont put the gasket on. It comes already firmly inplace on a new filter when you buy it. It requires no action on your part.

Jay

 

Thanks Jay. That's a relief. I almost doubled my total post just in this one thread. hehehehehehhe.

 

Your welcome, friend.