Guest Jane24 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) 1.After watching all possible oil change videos on the internet i decided it's time to get dirty... and do it myself(yes first time...ever) can somebody put a black dot or something on the picture below of where , approximately the oil drain plug is situated under the car ... i don't wanna be draining the transmission fluid 2. Just got some Valvoline SYNPOWER 5w-40 oil from a friend it's ok to use it on my N\A Supe? Or should i buy something recommended in the oil topic? I love my car and don't wanna take any chances:d Car is a N\a Supra manual. Thkz..... Edited June 11, 2008 by Jane24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JustGav Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Welcome... But if you are unsure where the plug is.. it sort of indicates that you haven't done on ANY car yet. It is an easy job, so don't be put off, but make sure you have someone there to help you. The NA supra is fairly easy to work on, but if you aren't sure don't risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane24 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I knew it would be funny for some but not everybody is a car expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I knew it would be funny for some but not everybody is a car expert ha ha its not that...I think its the fact your asking for the location of the sump plug and posting the WORST possible picture from which to point it out on......if the sump plug was on the roof you would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 1.after Watching All Possible Oil Change Videos On The Internet I Decided It's Time To Get Dirty... And Do It Myself(yes First Time...ever) Can Somebody Put A Black Dot Or Something On The Picture Below Of Where , Approximately The Oil Drain Plug Is Situated Under The Car ... I Don't Wanna Be Draining The Transmission Fluid Hth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane24 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 ha ha its not that...I think its the fact your asking for the location of the sump plug and posting the WORST possible picture from which to point it out on......if the sump plug was on the roof you would be ok yea but i can't get a pic of under the car... i was trying to find it's approximate position from the top to the bottom not how it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 You'll also need a trolley jack and a pair of axle stands and also change the oil filter at the same time - no point putting clean oil through a dirty filter. If you put fully synthetic oil in you can go plenty of time between services as it does not break down as quickly. There is an excellent guide on here for oils and lubricants etc: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56684 for suppliers go to Oilman (opie oils). You can get a filter from a Toyota dealer - steve manley can give a discount and delivers: 01865 291333. Another easy job is changing the air filter. Can get that from Steve too. good luck and enjoy!! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane24 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 You'll also need a trolley jack and a pair of axle stands and also change the oil filter at the same time - no point putting clean oil through a dirty filter. If you put fully synthetic oil in you can go plenty of time between services as it does not break down as quickly. There is an excellent guide on here for oils and lubricants etc: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56684 for suppliers go to Oilman (opie oils). You can get a filter from a Toyota dealer - steve manley can give a discount and delivers: 01865 291333. Another easy job is changing the air filter. Can get that from Steve too. good luck and enjoy!! Linda Thank you ! I do have enough Valvoline SynPower 5w-40 for this change should i use it or go buy something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Linda a suggestion get booked into a garage this time- watch em do it; then youll know exactly what to do and will be totally confident next time. Personally I dont trust axle stands and dont like dead flat women. no shame -I know what to do and have done it but it can be a lot harder than it seems eg what you going to do if the filter is stuck tight - its a nasterd to get off at the best of times just my dos colones worth (2 cents lol) Rich PS welcome btw:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Linda a suggestion get booked into a garage this time- watch em do it; then youll know exactly what to do and will be totally confident next time. Personally I dont trust axle stands and dont like dead flat women. no shame -I know what to do and have done it but it can be a lot harder than it seems eg what you going to do if the filter is stuck tight - its a nasterd to get off at the best of times just my dos colones worth (2 cents lol) Rich PS welcome btw:p That is the truth, I've done countless oil changes, but over the weekend I extended my vocab and lost ANOTHER layer off my fingers. The blooming MR2 filters are a PITA to say the least. The NA's aren't too bad but getting to the filter is a bit of a fiddle really. (Hence the reason I fitted a relocation to the soon-to-be track NA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane24 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Linda a suggestion get booked into a garage this time- watch em do it; then youll know exactly what to do and will be totally confident next time. Personally I dont trust axle stands and dont like dead flat women. no shame -I know what to do and have done it but it can be a lot harder than it seems eg what you going to do if the filter is stuck tight - its a nasterd to get off at the best of times just my dos colones worth (2 cents lol) Rich PS welcome btw:p I think you're absolutely right ... even though i had the ambition to do it myself i'm starting to realize it's a bit off my hands... I think i'll visit a garage for the car's sake and mine Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think you're absolutely right ... even though i had the ambition to do it myself i'm starting to realize it's a bit off my hands... I think i'll visit a garage for the car's sake and mine Thank you all Nooo.. don't give up that easily, seriously, oil changes are well within the reach of anybody with common sense. Just don't pull a Lew on us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane24 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Nooo.. don't give up that easily, seriously, oil changes are well within the reach of anybody with common sense. Just don't pull a Lew on us Oh don't worry just want to get the schpill first and than i'll do it on my own, i'm a big girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Well you're a braver woman than I am a man... I have no axle stands, practically no tools but I know I could do it. After all the sump plug has to be at the botton of the sump, bottom of the main engine block, the transmission fluid bolt has to be way further back. It's also worthwhile getting a new Oil sump bolt ring thingumy to replace when you screw it back in, though I believe not life and death if you don't have one. Getting the oil filter out is a total and utter bugger as I have big hands and arms to get in between the damn sharp bits of the engine bay. So with all that said I get my garage to do it because quite frankly I like skin on my hands & arms and they have a proper lift and can get rid of the old oil properly etc. I wish you all the best, at least you'll have done it yourself unlike me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I knew it would be funny for some but not everybody is a car expert sorry jane but i did laugh, i am certainly no expert, but it was where do i put the spot on that pic:D but thankyou you certainly put a smile on my face with your naivety:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 another good reason to get a garage to do it, if you mess the thread up putting the plug back in, or you get it out and find damaged thread, you have to then get it towed to a garage for repair. if its there already thats better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 yea but i can't get a pic of under the car... i was trying to find it's approximate position from the top to the bottom not how it looks like. take fifty's advice and take it to a garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Welcome to the club Jane See service manual attached.Lubrication System.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jane24 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Thanks Nic and all you guys ! I got under the car a bit and i think i've found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 If it makes you feel any better, a while back when I was in a rush to get my car ready for a track day, I slid underneath on a skateboard and just cracked off the sump bolt, it was only when I had a look underneath and what angle I had slid underneath that I realized I was about 1.5 ft back from the engine and I had just drained the gearbox So yeah it does happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Jane24 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) If it makes you feel any better, a while back when I was in a rush to get my car ready for a track day, I slid underneath on a skateboard and just cracked off the sump bolt, it was only when I had a look underneath and what angle I had slid underneath that I realized I was about 1.5 ft back from the engine and I had just drained the gearbox So yeah it does happen. lol yeah *beep* happens ... Edited June 12, 2008 by Jane24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 If it makes you feel any better, a while back when I was in a rush to get my car ready for a track day, I slid underneath on a skateboard and just cracked off the sump bolt, it was only when I had a look underneath and what angle I had slid underneath that I realized I was about 1.5 ft back from the engine and I had just drained the gearbox So yeah it does happen. Thats quality! Did you have to order oil or did u just stick the old stuff back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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