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When looking down into the engine compartment, look to where the oil dipstick is. Look 3-4 inches to the right and then down 8 or 10 inches (rough guess), under the silver heat-shielding. The filter is parallel to the ground.
It is easy to remove if you use a special type of wrench - a "cap" or "cup" wrench that fits over the end of the filter. Be very careful to get the right one. There are two slightly different types, one with 16 and one with 17 flutes (I think that's the right term). It may be 15 vs 16, I don't remember the specific count.
The oil change on the Sienna (with that wrench) is *really* easy. I find it a bit laughable that Toyota considers it beyond the grasp of owners to do on their own (like other manufacturers).
I have a question for kinct: did you notice whether there was originally a rubber gasket between the oil pan and the drain plug? I did not see one - perhaps they forgot to put one on at the factory? The service manual clearly suggests a new one be put on after each drain & refill, which I did (the drain plug gasket costs 72 cents each).
Re the gasket between the oil pan & plug - be careful - I bet the original gasket was still attached! The gaskets are some sort of hard composite material, not rubber or a soft metal. They really like to stick to the oil pan.
EL002-03
Title:
SERVICE MAINTENANCE REMINDER
LIGHT RESET PROCEDURE
Models:
’03 4Runner & Land Cruiser, ’04 Sienna
Technical Service
BULLETIN
March 7, 2003
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
July 29, 2003: Applicable models now includes 2004 Sienna.
The 2003 model year 4Runner and Land Cruiser, and 2004 model year Sienna vehicles
are equipped with a Service Maintenance Reminder Light. The following procedure
should be used to reset the light when the oil has been changed.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2. Set the Odometer / Trip Display to the “ODO” mode.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
4. Depress and hold the Trip Meter “RESET” button while turning the ignition switch to
the “ON” position.
5. The Service Maintenance Reminder Light will:
a. Illuminate solidly for 3 seconds.
b. Blink for 2 seconds.
c. Illuminate solidly for 1 second.
d. Turn off.
6. Release the Trip Meter “RESET” button.
7. Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position.
8. Turn the ignition to the “ON” position, and confirm that the Service Maintenance
Reminder Light goes out.
-J
I attempted to DIY the 30K antifreeze change on my 2001 Sienna yesterday. I followed the standard procedure of heating the engine with the heater on high, turning things off, and draining (after allowing things to cool off) via (i) first removing the lower radiator hose; and (ii) then realizing that there's a handy valve on the other side of the radiator.
I didn't keep track of how much liquid drained (no, I wasn't draining it into the sewer), but made sure that no more liquid drained from the valve or the lower hose attachment. When refilling the system, it only took 1.5 gallons, versus the 2.75 gallons that it should take according to the engine specifications.
I've gone through earlier posts on this board and now realize that there are engine mounted drains, as well as the suggestion that I should drain the rear heater line. Given this knowledge (I know, I should've checked this board first), I have the following questions:
1. Is it possible that the engine block holds one gallon of fluid. Will opening the engine valves release this fluid?
2. The rear heater appears to use only one quart of fluid (based on the capacity specs for rear heater vs. no rear heater vehicles). If this line holds significantly more fluid than this and I choose to drain that line, which hose (there appears to be two) do I remove?
3. How do I find and access the rear engine drain valve?
and
4. I now have a cooling system that's 1.5 gallons of Prestone ethylene-glycol (green-diluted 50:50) and 1.25 gallons (approx) of OEM Toyota fluid. Can these two coexist for a while or should I be re-changing the fluid (once I figure out how to fully drain the system) ASAP?
Thanks
Hans
Fred
I'm thinking of getting these, but looking for the price to come down...(I just purchased a LTD recently and i'm still licking my wounds, but I'm happy)
Do you need to do any treatment. What is recommended.
anyone responded to your message?
The other is spraying oil which is a bit cheaper but has to be done yrly atleast once in 2 yrs. $75)
i wouldnt let the dealer do this as i undertstand the markup is higher.
I have done this practically every yr especially if you live in a cold wet climate.
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http://www.trdparts4u.com/
and it's not aftermarket!!! (true toyota parts)
Should I go with Synthetic oil for life on this van?
Also, should I always go with 5W30?
Thx.
Suggestions at what mileage the Iridium plugs need replacing ?
Also, any other suggestions on things that need replacing as preventative maintenance besides the basic fluids and filters? A nice mechanic at the dealership said the PCV valve every 15,000 miles, which I have been doing.
Probably by the end of this year, I will need to get a 60,000 mile service on my Toyota Sienna CE, Year 2001, according to the driver's manual.
I checked out Edmunds' maintenane guide and it said that the cost for this should be ~$110 + tax. I called a Toyota dealership that wanted $360 + tax. I called different independent autoshops. Prices ranged from $340 to $180 plus tax.
What are your experiences and costs in getting for a 60,000 mile service?
I have a 2001 Sienna. I need to get the spare tire out, but don't know how. The spare is located under the car, near the rear bumper. I don't have a manual.
thanks
Just input the information for your Sienna here:
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How difficult is this? I understand the back bank is difficult. Any tricks or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks