3rd Gen 4Runner Oil Change (The Best Way I've Found) // '96-'02 4Runner

Today we're gonna be going over probably the most important (and one of the easiest) maintenance items on the 4Runner: the oil change. There are many ways to go about this, but this is the method I prefer after doing many on my own rig, as well as having experience at a Toyota dealership.

See you next time on the trails!

-Carter

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Parts:
-Oil filter (Wix 51348XP): https://amzn.to/3WB3rkq
-Drain plug crush washer: https://amzn.to/3Wz7EVu
-Oil (Pennzoil full synthetic): https://amzn.to/3YfggBU
-Funnels: https://amzn.to/3YamfrQ

-Paint (frame, skid plate etc): https://amzn.to/46mj8zc

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Current 4Runner build:

2000 4runner SR5/Highlander (Millennium Silver)
-5VZ-FE 4x4
-239k miles
-Automatic
-Moon grey interior
-Owned since 2019/184k miles

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Front end:
-Bumper: Addicted Offroad tube
-Headlights: BX Built DYI LED Retrofits
-Grill: DYI retro style mesh w/ Raptor lights
-Winch: Smitty Built x2o 10k Synthetic
-Fog lights: Baja Design Sport pods (yellow)
-Ditch lights: Lasfit pods (white)
-Shocks: Toytec 3" springs/shocks
-Diff drop: Toytec 1" diff drop kit
-CV's: Offroad Solutions high-angle inner boots
-Brakes: Tundra brakes 13WL (TRQ)

Engine bay:
-Hood struts: Spike Engineering struts
-Washer res: Scarab Offroad washer relocation kit
-Lighting: Scarab Offroad under-hood light kit
- Fuse panel: DIY fabricated panel

Side/top:
-Sliders: 4XInnovations HREW sliders
-Wheels: SCS F5 (metallic bronze)
-Tires: BFG Ko2 285/75 R16 (33")
-Roof rack: Prinsu full-length rack
-Tent: Area BFE Black Series (small)

Rear:
-Tail-lights: AmeriLite LED tail lights
-Bumper: 4XInnovations with tire carrier
-Locker: Swapped factory e-locker/4.30 gears
-Shocks: Toytec Boss (discontinued)
-Springs: OME 861s (Land Cruise springs)
-Diff breather: Yotashop diff breather kit

Interior (cabin):
-Stereo: Pioneer single DIN bluetooth
-Phone mount: Scarab Offroad phone mount
-Engine monitor: Scangauge 2
-Floor mats: Weather tech (black)
-Light control: Auxbeam 6-fuse control module

Interior (rear):
-Storage: Custom DIY double slide-out camp kitchen
-Electricity: Wagan Pure Line PSW 2000w inverter
Jackery 500 (dual batter/power storage)
-Fridge: Dometic CFX 40W (discontinued)
-Rear door: Lemme out! mod
-Window: Scarab Offroad window/lock switch (unreleased)