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Any one else do this? Oil change funnel trick.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by snefo, Nov 7, 2017.

  1. Nov 7, 2017 at 7:27 AM
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    snefo

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    I have always assumed that other people use this trick when changing oil, but I have never heard it mentioned. IMG_0902.jpg I discovered that an empty one quart oil bottle screws into the oil fill port of my 2016 4 cyl. I don't think the threads are an exact match but it is very secure after screwed in. Makes it super easy to dump in a 5 qt. jug of oil.
    I keep the funnel in a gallon zip lock freezer bag in between oil changes.
     
  2. Nov 7, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    phsycle

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    Yep, I do the same thing. I'm too cheap to buy a $2 funnel. :)
     
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    DaveInDenver

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    LOL, this is exactly what I did, too. Great minds think alike!
     
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    yep, I've done it forever, just figured everyone did it as well.
     
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    I have done that many times when I did not have a funnel.
     
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    Interesting. All my empty's get filled with old oil for recycling though.
     
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    And don't forget the sheet of aluminum foil under the oil filter.

    Form the foil into a funnel to catch the dripping oil.
     
  8. Nov 7, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    shakerhood

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    I usually use a couple rags or paper towels.
     
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    BuddyS

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    I use a plastic jar from yogurt/sour cream or whatever... just rest it under there and let it catch whatever drips down, then pull it out when you're wrapping things up.
     
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    iwashmycar

    iwashmycar a lot

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    I'm apparently rich. I have a funnel. Its also easier to use said funnel to drain my drain pan into the empties.
     
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