Monkey Oil Change - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tofurun · 06-05-2016, 12:30 AM

So I had my 2014 brz shipped from an out of state dealer to a local dealer yesterday to buy it. Thing is sweet. Wake up this morning and the thing has pissed all over my driveway... Moral of the story is Use Crush Washers When You Change Oil In A BRZ... good job certified Chevy Mechanic.
The little baby puddle in the picture is from less than an hour of sitting in my garage... The driveway was soaked.

humfrz · 06-05-2016, 04:34 AM

Well, now, that's a shame ........

Who changed the oil .... ??

If it was the local dealer, I'd take it back to them and have then fix it.

If it wasn't a local shop, just get a new crush washer, drain the oil and refill it.

That oil doesn't look all that new to me ...... maybe it's time for a and filter change anyway ........

PS - doesn't look to me like it has any kind of washer under on drain plug.

humfrz - keyboard oil analyzer

tofurun · 06-05-2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, now, that's a shame ........

Who changed the oil .... ??

If it was the local dealer, I'd take it back to them and have then fix it.

If it wasn't a local shop, just get a new crush washer, drain the oil and refill it.

That oil doesn't look all that new to me ...... maybe it's time for a and filter change anyway ........

PS - doesn't look to me like it has any kind of washer under on drain plug.

humfrz - keyboard oil analyzer

No it was an out of state chevy dealer that did the oil change before i bought it.

Yeah drain plug looked hella flush so my first thought were crush washer. eneded up going to subaru and getting the washer and an oem filter. It didnt have a crush washer when i changed oil.

RichardsFRS · 06-05-2016, 02:38 PM

For the time it takes and the floor jack id have to buy and supplies, my dealership does it. They take good care of my second hand FRS and I have recourse if something goes wrong. Shame about your car

WryGuy · 06-05-2016, 07:06 PM

I always get a little cranky paying $60+ for an oil change. Filter and oil and a few minutes to drain and fill.

For the oil aspect alone, long term the Jack easily pays for itself. And handy if/when drain transmission oil later too or do any other underbody work.

Speaking of which, are most people here also using Motul for engine oil? Other brands recommended? Normal vs. Synthetic?

humfrz · 06-05-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WryGuy

.......................Speaking of which, are most people here also using Motul for engine oil? Other brands recommended? Normal vs. Synthetic?

I don't know about most people ....... but my take on crankcase oil for the FR-S (non track use) is any full synthetic, 0W-20 motor oil.

Lots of people on here seem to like Mobile1.

humfrz

tofurun · 06-05-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WryGuy

I always get a little cranky paying $60+ for an oil change. Filter and oil and a few minutes to drain and fill.

For the oil aspect alone, long term the Jack easily pays for itself. And handy if/when drain transmission oil later too or do any other underbody work.

Speaking of which, are most people here also using Motul for engine oil? Other brands recommended? Normal vs. Synthetic?

I have always preached on penzoil platinum but local shop didnt have it in 0w-20.... so i just bought the Valvoline 0w-20 full synthetic. Edit: The book says you if you use normal conventional oil go with 5w-30 to compensate. but only do this for one oil change and must use the 0w-20 for the next change) Not sure if its that big of deal though cause im sure all the turbo guys are running atleast 5w-30 full synthetic I would think

WryGuy · 06-05-2016, 09:56 PM

So conventional 10w-40 would be bad? (just kidding, I have gallon sitting around can't seem to find a use for)

Any synth 0w-20 okay. Thanks.

Some of posts I've seen really recommend Motul for transmission, etc. Thought maybe the trend carried to engine oil too.

My FR-S is DD. Not tracking her. Next oil change coming up soon so thanks for feedback!

humfrz · 06-05-2016, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WryGuy

So conventional 10w-40 would be bad? (just kidding, I have gallon sitting around can't seem to find a use for)

Well, that could be used in an old motorcycle, in your lawn mower or to pour on tree stumps you don't want sprouting .......

humfrz

WryGuy · 06-06-2016, 01:23 AM

Lol. True.

nickmerronesucks · 06-06-2016, 09:32 AM

Really disappointing, I clicked this thread assuming id see a monkey change some oil.

Tcoat · 06-06-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nickmerronesucks

Really disappointing, I clicked this thread assuming id see a monkey change some oil.

Oh come on. We all know that monkeys are tire specialists not oil change experts.

MR2 MK1 to FRS Newbie · 06-09-2016, 02:13 AM

Google FUMOTO OIL CHANGE VALVES. Simple, effective, safe and easier if you do your own oil changes. With out removing/replacing the oil pan plug, you virtually eliminate the crush washer issue. A good product.

JazzleSAURUS · 06-09-2016, 12:16 PM

My only beef with Fumoto valves is you don't get it all out. Usually you can get one that doesn't stick out much past the pan, which is my secondary concern.

Crush washers are cheap (a dollar?), the Fumoto saves you a whopping 30 seconds each oil change for about a one time $15. I don't see there being a huge benefit, but I also don't see the drawbacks as being huge either.

06-05-2016, 02:38 PM	#4
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06-09-2016, 02:13 AM	#13
MR2 MK1 to FRS Newbie Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2014 FRS, 1985 MR2, 2008 Yaris Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil Changes & Drips...ANY VEHICLE. Google FUMOTO OIL CHANGE VALVES. Simple, effective, safe and easier if you do your own oil changes. With out removing/replacing the oil pan plug, you virtually eliminate the crush washer issue. A good product.

06-09-2016, 12:16 PM	#14
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My only beef with Fumoto valves is you don't get it all out. Usually you can get one that doesn't stick out much past the pan, which is my secondary concern. Crush washers are cheap (a dollar?), the Fumoto saves you a whopping 30 seconds each oil change for about a one time $15. I don't see there being a huge benefit, but I also don't see the drawbacks as being huge either. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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06-05-2016, 04:34 AM	#2
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,407 Thanks: 29,790 Thanked 32,806 Times in 16,827 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Well, now, that's a shame ........ Who changed the oil .... ?? If it was the local dealer, I'd take it back to them and have then fix it. If it wasn't a local shop, just get a new crush washer, drain the oil and refill it. That oil doesn't look all that new to me ...... maybe it's time for a and filter change anyway ........ PS - doesn't look to me like it has any kind of washer under on drain plug. humfrz - keyboard oil analyzer

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WryGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2014 FR-S Argento, 2003 Celica GT Location: SoCal Posts: 118 Thanks: 85 Thanked 107 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So conventional 10w-40 would be bad? (just kidding, I have gallon sitting around can't seem to find a use for) Any synth 0w-20 okay. Thanks. Some of posts I've seen really recommend Motul for transmission, etc. Thought maybe the trend carried to engine oil too. My FR-S is DD. Not tracking her. Next oil change coming up soon so thanks for feedback!

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WryGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2014 FR-S Argento, 2003 Celica GT Location: SoCal Posts: 118 Thanks: 85 Thanked 107 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol. True.

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