toyota tacoma oil change?

i have done so many of those over the years .. the best advice that i can give you is to pull the skid plate out of the way. this will give you better access to the drain plug and not catch the oil that will fall when you pull the filter off of the driver side of the block. it holds just over 6 qts.

First get the owners manual and figure out what weight of oil you need and the engine size. Then when you go to the parts store they should have a book listing out the different oil filters, this way you will be sure to get the right size. You will need a drain pan and an oil filter wrench. When you have all that locate the drain plug at the bottom rear of the engine. When the oil is done draining put the plug back in then move your oil catch pan under the filter and unscrew it, some oil will leak out when you do this. Then put the filter over the oil catch and drain it out. Take a bit of the old oil and run it around the rubber seal on the new filter or it will stick to the engine block and cause you trouble the next time you change your oil. Fill the engine up with new oil and be sure to check the dipstick after the first two quarts so you don't overfill. Then wait a while to make sure the oil isn't leaking anywhere. And viola you are done.

Also when you change your oil it's a good idea to also change the air filter and windshield wipers at the same time. Good luck.

The answer from " ocularne..." is almost accurate - you will need to see what the capacity of that trucks' engine is, and not just guess at the capacity and "check the dipstick when two quarts are added".................never guess at oil capacity !!

use synthetic oil and remind your dad about the benefits of changing the oil at the specified interval or sooner and not later,then tell him that you are willing to help him do it,

ive been doing oil changes for a while. i never let fram down, and it never lets me down... plus you can even find it at Walmart for fairly cheap... have fun...

ask your dad to gide you he will appreciate it more