Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it?

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

Only thing I don't like about those or the Fumoto ones is that you are leaving a little extra oil in the pan due to the nature of how it works and is sized for the bung.

You can pull the plug as usual and oil flows out of a 1/2" hole, or use the valve insert and you now have only a 3/16" hole - therefore some additional oil remains below the opening for the valve.

Yeah I was curious about that also. I'm not educated enough on the Fumoto valves but I have researched & used the ValvoMax valve on my Tundra.

According the ValvoMax FAQ page:
“Q: Does any oil get left behind in the oil pan?
A: No, the valve is designed to sit flush with the inside of the pan, thereby releasing all the oil”.

Now I doubt that ALL of the used oil is evacuated through the ValvoMax but what's left shouldn't be an issue especially if the oil changes are done early & often. The convenience factor & risk elimination of anyone stripping out the plug threads, pan threads or over/under torqueing the plug thereby damaging the pan is well worth a minimal amount of used oil left behind at the drain interval. Theoretically once installed the ValvoMax will never have to be removed from the pan again unless the original washer somehow fails & allows a seeping oil leak. But I've had a ValvoMax with the original washer on my Tundra for nearly 3 years & it's not leaked yet. I like the design better than what I've seen Fumoto offer too. The only little thing is that the proprietary drain hose must be attached to release the used oil using the ValvoMax...unless the owner wants to remove the valve completely from the pan. To me it's not a big issue. Fumoto appears to allow the oil to be drained without a drain hose by flipping the little lever on it (which kind of makes me a bit nervous tbinking about road debris that could potentially knock it open but may be very unlikely). I just prefer the safer design of the ValvoMax.

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[127.0.0.1]

youtubers have done reviews and shown how much oil is left....it isn't much

if you drain it as much as possible change filter and put in 6 quarts
it'll be fine

 

[MikeD]

Changed my oil last week and it really is super easy - as others have noted. But I was not sure about the right order of things (e.g., new filter before or after draining - turns out before is the answer which was not intuitive to me).
There are MANY videos and other instructions out there, but this is the one I bookmarked. Perfect clarity and no need to wait on video commentary. 6G4R Oil Change guidance

 

[coloradomarmot]

Do you guys change your own oil, or do you just take it to a Toyota service center?

Haven't changed my own oil since my 84' Pontiac. Not worth the time/hassle/disposal.

I've got a local toyota authorized/but not a dealer shop that does great work. Schedule an appointment, in and out in 30 minutes. Total no brainer.

 

[SouthCoast]

I like the design better than what I've seen Fumoto offer too. The only little thing is that the proprietary drain hose must be attached to release the used oil using the ValvoMax

This is why I chose the fumoto, no proprietary attachment.

Fumoto appears to allow the oil to be drained without a drain hose by flipping the little lever on it (which kind of makes me a bit nervous thinking about road debris that could potentially knock it open but may be very unlikely).

If you're running a skid plate of ANY kind, your concern of the fumoto valve actuator arm being engaged is zero, especially with the retainer clip...

 

[The_Dark_Knight_Forever]

Yeah I was speaking for those without a skid plate.

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