Paul Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 Hi all, my 95TTUK is in desperate need of an oil change, I only want the oil changed for now as I want to get Leon to give it a 'proper' service at a later date. Do Toyota do just an oil change (and filter) or do you have to go the whole hog for an 'A' service?. I'd rather not do it myself as the filter is a bit of a pain to get to I believe. Also, it may need a top up before, as the level is on the low side, I think that it has Castrol Magnetex in at the mo, but can I put any oil in, bearing in mind that it'll all be drained within a week or two? Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 I would never let a turbo engine run anywhere near low. I would top it up with what you think is in it. A few quid may save you damage to your engine. An oil and filter change is not that difficult to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 The oil change is simple as any other car, more or less. What is NOT easy is the filter change. I did it, but to get it out from above requires unbolting the PAS steering reservoir, and even then it's a tight squeeze to get to the filter. Plus it's at quite an angle so the old oil spews out everywhere. Plus it was on too tight to undo by hand so i had to buy a one-handed filter wrench. Plus it's nasty to get back on. er.... So yeah the oil change is easy (might need to trolley jack the car up in order to make space to get your old oil receptacle underneath), but I can't be arsed to change the filter again myself, and will leave that to someone else. It's a surprisingly small filter and doesn't hold much oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 20, 2001 Author Share Posted November 20, 2001 Stu, that's what I thought, not worth the aggro as I want the filter changed too. Plus if it spews out all over the block paving drive then it'll end up costing more than getting it done in the first place:shocked: Guess I'll chuck some in tomorrow then see how much Mr Toyota will want for just a filter + oil change. It's not that I'm a whimp in the engineering/mechanical stakes, just that I'd rather pay someone with better equipment to tear the skin off their knuckles :biggrin: Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Jackett Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 I did not have to undo anything to get to the filter, it is tricky but you can get to it from underneath after jacking the car up. regards Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Fortunately I've got the use of a friends ramp and the filter has always come out from below... Ask Justin to sort you out with some Valvoline 5w50 oil you'll need two "tubs" of it as it take about 5.5-6L to do the oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 22, 2001 Author Share Posted November 22, 2001 Cheers lads, I took a look at the position of the filter today and it looks impossible from above but still bloody tight from below, especially with only a trolley jack and stands. I phoned Toyota and they want 'a' service price £130 ish, still would prefer to get this Leon to do it, at least I know what oil he has put in!. Only problem is when I last contacted him, he was booked for a month or two, which is a good thing in a way, cause it means he's popular. Just to ease Phil's (and my own) mind, I've put in a litre to bring it up to near full, and yes I WILL CHECK MORE OFTEN Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Now I can sleep easy, tonight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 22, 2001 Author Share Posted November 22, 2001 Not as well as I will mate Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Paul What you could do is just ignore the filter, just drain the oil and refill, and if Leon is going to do a full service in a month or two then get him to change the oil AND filter then. far far better than not changing the oil for another 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Poor old Leon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 er, Rich old Leon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Supragirl Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 Leon's not old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted November 22, 2001 Share Posted November 22, 2001 er, cash-rich time-poor young Leon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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