The oil won't drain out - TundraTalk.net

Bubbs · 05-03-2008, 09:48 PM

Fresh after a 4 hour drive (with no issues), It became time to change the oil on my 2007 5.7 Tundra for the second time (I did the first one myself).

While running on auto pilot, I just unscrewed the whole plastic oil filter assembly and lowered it and the oil filter directly into my oil pan. Perhaps 1 cup of oil came with it and that was it.

I inwardly gasped at the notion of my truck having almost no oil in it, but I checked the dip stick and it registers "above the bare minimum bar" for oil yet. I've cleaned the dipstick and checked it a few times after letting the truck sit for an hour as well - same result. So I think more oil is in there yet.

I've put the old oil filter back in place and tried the plastic drain plug 2 times to get more oil. I get next to nothing, whether I remove the oil filter or just leave the plug sit to drain.

Anyone know why the Tundra won't give up the oil? I know it's like 115$ a barrel, but I've got more, so the truck shouldn't be holding out now should it?

Thanks guys

p.s. The oil gaskets are in place and the drain plug gets snapped properly in place as far as I can tell. Either way, I'm guessing removing the oil filter itself should give me a torrent of oil.

ramoine · 05-03-2008, 09:51 PM

DIY: 5.7L Oil Change

Hope this helps !

HOOYAATUNDRA · 05-03-2008, 09:57 PM

When you change the oil in your new tundra the cartridge style filter comes with a little tool you insert into the hole after you take the filter cap off, only about a half a quart should drain out! Then you have to undo the 3/4 (I believe)inch bolt from the oil pan that is where the other 7 quarts are located. You have done nothing wrong and there is nothing wrong with your Yota. Hope this helps
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Bubbs · 05-03-2008, 10:30 PM

So, Toyota pulled the old "gotta take off the oil pan bolt" trick ehh?

Ohh goodness, how could I have forgotten about the oil pan bolt... what a comical error! Thanks Hooyaatundra, I appreciate the "tip" ).

Mickey · 05-04-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbs

So, Toyota pulled the old "gotta take off the oil pan bolt" trick ehh?

Ohh goodness, how could I have forgotten about the oil pan bolt... what a comical error! Thanks Hooyaatundra, I appreciate the "tip" ).

Glad to see a fix. Great response from both Ramoine and Hooya.

ramoine · 05-05-2008, 08:22 AM

Thanks , Mickey .

05-03-2008, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bubbs Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24	The oil won't drain out Fresh after a 4 hour drive (with no issues), It became time to change the oil on my 2007 5.7 Tundra for the second time (I did the first one myself). While running on auto pilot, I just unscrewed the whole plastic oil filter assembly and lowered it and the oil filter directly into my oil pan. Perhaps 1 cup of oil came with it and that was it. I inwardly gasped at the notion of my truck having almost no oil in it, but I checked the dip stick and it registers "above the bare minimum bar" for oil yet. I've cleaned the dipstick and checked it a few times after letting the truck sit for an hour as well - same result. So I think more oil is in there yet. I've put the old oil filter back in place and tried the plastic drain plug 2 times to get more oil. I get next to nothing, whether I remove the oil filter or just leave the plug sit to drain. Anyone know why the Tundra won't give up the oil? I know it's like 115$ a barrel, but I've got more, so the truck shouldn't be holding out now should it? Thanks guys p.s. The oil gaskets are in place and the drain plug gets snapped properly in place as far as I can tell. Either way, I'm guessing removing the oil filter itself should give me a torrent of oil.

05-03-2008, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,295	DIY: 5.7L Oil Change Hope this helps ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

05-03-2008, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
HOOYAATUNDRA Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Oil Change When you change the oil in your new tundra the cartridge style filter comes with a little tool you insert into the hole after you take the filter cap off, only about a half a quart should drain out! Then you have to undo the 3/4 (I believe)inch bolt from the oil pan that is where the other 7 quarts are located. You have done nothing wrong and there is nothing wrong with your Yota. Hope this helps 2008 SR5 5.7 4x4 Double Cab***19.5 highway miles per gallon****

05-03-2008, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bubbs Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 24	So, Toyota pulled the old "gotta take off the oil pan bolt" trick ehh? Ohh goodness, how could I have forgotten about the oil pan bolt... what a comical error! Thanks Hooyaatundra, I appreciate the "tip" ). Last edited by Bubbs : 05-03-2008 at 10:41 PM.

05-05-2008, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,295	Thanks , Mickey . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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