3 things that will make your oil changes more enjoyable

[payaso del mar]

1.  grease.  high temp (melting point 450F+) grease packed into the threads of the drain plug will ensure that you don't have any leakage there, even if you don't replace the gasket.  learned this trick from an article in Hot Rod years ago, and it works to keep the oil inside even BRITISH cars.

2.  pre-enjoyeds.  I work in an office building and wash my hands 4-5 times a day.  save the paper towels for cleaning up after car jobs; they add up so fast you can use em with reckless abandon.

3.  3 liter soda bottles.  cut off the top.  bottom works nicely to catch the oil filter.  top threads into your valve cover and works as a funnel.  not an exact match, so don't force it in and risk carving off plastic shards.  pic is of a 3RZ but the threads are the same on the 22RE.

 

[linda s]

You think too much. This little old lady just does it and I've never had a problem. I do make a point of replacing the copper washer on the drain plug every other time though. $1.86 at Toyota

Linda S