FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Oil Change - Recommendations

I'm leaning towards ordering amsoil, and then doing the oil change myself ( actually ... I'll need help .. LOL ) ...

But has anyone used Amsoil? like it? Prefer something else? Any input would be great. Thanks!

- JB

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Permalink Reply by John Brown on August 11, 2012 at 10:04am

I have to talk to RJ Amsoil about ordering. It will be a week or so.

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on August 11, 2012 at 10:19am

Keep me posted.

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Permalink Reply by John Brown on August 11, 2012 at 1:19pm

My filter location is topside visible. I'm also considering the other two, tranny & differential, if those are easily doable.

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Permalink Reply by manoweb on August 13, 2012 at 2:23pm

Engine oil is easy to do, even if I leave it all night dripping down to completely drain. The diffs require more time, it also depends on the tools you have etc

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on August 13, 2012 at 8:59am

I recommend installing a Fumoto Valve while you have the drain plug out. It will make all your oil changes much easier and you won't need to worry about gaskets.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/searchresults.asp?cat=187

http://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-103N-Engine-Drain-Valve/dp/B003UT822...

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Permalink Reply by manoweb on August 13, 2012 at 2:21pm

+1 :) The fumoto is a must, I cannot conceive a car without it!

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Permalink Reply by John Brown on August 13, 2012 at 2:41pm

Thanks guys! I'll look into it. I'm learning this stuff first time around. RJ Amsoil is gonna help me change all fluids. I'll pick his brain on the drain valve etc., and if he's familiar with swapping one out.

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Permalink Reply by manoweb on August 13, 2012 at 3:24pm

You will have to place the order for the Fumoto soon, and you will be able to use it next time you change the engine oil.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on August 13, 2012 at 4:19pm

Did the switch to Amzoil in both trucks (FJC and 80) and I am very happy with the switch.. I worked with RJ and he is a stand up guy to do business with.

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Permalink Reply by John Brown on August 13, 2012 at 4:24pm

That's who I'm working with. I've got a tentative appointment for early September ... if I don't lose my job. But right now, it's not looking good .... sigh.