The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck that offers both power and fuel efficiency. If you own one, it’s important to know how to perform an oil change. This article will cover everything you need to do in order to keep your engine running smoothly for many years!
2017 Toyota Tundra Oil Change Guide [hide]
2017 Toyota Tundra Oil Type
The 2017 Toyota Tundra uses full synthetic oil. This is the best choice for your vehicle because it will provide you with maximum protection and prevent corrosion on any part of the engine. A common mistake that some people make when they are changing their own oil is to use conventional motor oil or even an average weight multi-vehicle blend instead of a heavier, fully synthetic variety.
VISCOSITY GRADE
Toyota recommends using engine oil “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” of viscosity SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
CAPACITY
The oil capacity 1UR-FE engine without towing package is 11.4 quarts (10.8 liters), and with towing package the capacity is 12.6 quarts (11.9 liters).
Whereas, for 3UR-FE, 3UR-FBE engines without towing package the capacity are 11.4 quarts (10.8 liters) and with towing package the capacity is 12.4 quarts (11.7 liters).
SPECIFICATION OF OIL
Toyota recommends using oil that meets or exceeds the requirements of Toyota Standard Engine Oil (TSE).
The following are TSE oil grades and their required SAE viscosity grade:
- SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 0W-20, which means that it is 20% thinner than water at -30 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it an excellent choice for very cold climates where starting can be difficult without a thin lubricant fluid to reduce friction between moving parts.
It also has less drag in hot weather allowing your engine better fuel economy during normal driving conditions by reducing wind resistance through cooler running parts. If you live somewhere with extreme temperatures then this might be something to look into more closely as there aren’t many other choices available.
You can use oil from this list of brands to change your engine oil in 2017 Toyota Tundra:
- CASTROL
- MOBIL
- PENNZOIL
- VALVOLINE
- ROYAL PURPLE
2017 Toyota Tundra Oil Change Intervals
The vehicle owner’s manual is required to find out when it recommended oil change intervals are. This information may also be available on a sticker in the driver’s doorjamb, but some vehicles do not have this sticker.
If you cannot locate where your owner’s manual says how often the oil should be changed, keep reading the article further.
Oil changes are very important because if performed regularly (every 15k miles or every six months), motor oils lubricate parts like piston rings which reduces friction between moving metal surfaces inside an engine. Without these present, metal pieces would grind together and the engine would seize.
Best Oil for 2017 Toyota Tundra
The 2017 Toyota Tundra needs to use the right oil. There are many different types of oils that can be used in your vehicle, but what is best for your car?
The first and most important thing you want to do is figure out if your model year matches up with one where it’s recommended to use synthetic or conventional oil.
If you still aren’t sure about which type you should choose, check out our article on “2017 Toyota Tundra oil change”.
Oil (By Manufacturer) – Toyota recommends using “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20.
Oil (Our Choice) – Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic is a blend designed for the 2017 Tundra, and it helps protect against engine wear while helping deliver fuel economy benefits to help you get better gas mileage. A semi-synthetic option from Valvoline that works well in most driving conditions including stop & go traffic or highway driving.
Oil Filter (By Manufacturer) – Рекомендуемый масляный фильтр – это масляный фильтр WIX для 2017 Toyota Tundras.
How to Change Oil By Yourself – Step by Step
In this article, we will show you how to change the oil in a 2017 Toyota Tundra.
We recommend that most drivers get their oil changed every six months or at least annually with normal use and maintenance of your car. This is especially important if you drive often on dirt roads or highways where rocks can damage the engine over time.
As long as you do it regularly, changing your own oil is not too difficult when done correctly!
Here are some helpful tips for as well as outlined some simple steps so even beginners can handle this task themselves easily:
STEP 1: PREP
The first thing you’ll need is a good floor jack and either two or four jack stands.
If using just two Jack Stands then place the front passenger side tire up onto the stand first, then drive forward until both rear tires are also resting on top of their respective Jack Stands.
STEP 2: REMOVE THE COVER
The next step is to open the hood and remove oil fill cap.
Next, you’ll want to locate your oil drain plug. Locate it on either side of the vehicle depending on which one is more accessible for you.
Use a socket wrench with an extension bar as well as a rubber mallet if necessary to loosen up any existing hose clamps or bolts before removing them completely.
STEP 3: DRAINING THE OIL
Next, carefully remove the oil drain plug using your socket wrench.
Allow all of the old engine oil to fully drain out until it is no longer dripping.
Once you’ve gotten rid of most of the excess oil, use a rag or some paper towels to wipe up any remaining residue on top of your Tundra’s engine.
STEP 4:PUT BACK THE DRAIN PLUG
To complete the previous step, replace the plug back into its original location and tighten it down with an extension bar by turning clockwise.
STEP 5:REPLACE THE OIL FILTER
Place a drain pan under the oil filter to catch any dripping oil.
Using an adjustable wrench, rotate the filter counterclockwise until it loosens and you can remove it by hand.
Discard or recycle your old oil filter before installing a new one in its place.
Lubricate the rubber O-ring on top of a new oil filter with fresh engine oil.
Install your new filter by hand to avoid cross-threading it, and tighten it using an adjustable wrench in one full rotation clockwise only.
STEP 6: ADD THE NEW OIL
Using a funnel, pour the new oil into your vehicle’s engine.
Startup your Tundra and let it run for about ten minutes before shutting it down again to check underneath the truck.
If you see any leaks or ready yourself with rags in case of spillage, wipe them away when done.
After allowing time for the excess oil on top of the engine to drain back into its designated reservoir (about five minutes), repeat the previous step to reattach everything you detached at first within a couple of rotations only. Don’t over-tighten anything because this can lead to damage and breaking parts!
Just get everything nice and snug by replacing all housing panels that were removed from earlier steps – just make sure they are lined up properly and any screws or bolts are fastened before moving on.
The steps are easy, but be sure not to skip any of them! Hope this article was helpful and will help make your next oil change much easier.
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