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I had a conversation with the parts man at my Toyota dealer today I asked the same question. I also own a 2008 5.7 Tundra.
First of all, if you found the oil filter you know how hard it is to get to. (Drop the skid plate.) then you discovered that there was no ordinary oil filter like you've ever seen before. And finally you got to the paper filter after removing the oil cover plate.
Well the parts man told me that you can't just purchase the tool to remove the filter it's a special tool that you can only get through MAC tools. You know the guys that drive the big white tool trucks, and it's expensive. NO ONE ELSE SELLS THE TOOL! NO ONE!
So I've decided to let Toyota do the oil changes. $80 and they rotate the tires too.
I'll bet you can't find the transmission dip stick either. Because there is NONE. Something else new to confuse you. They told me that the 5.7 tranny is designed to go 100,000 miles before an oil change in the tranny. The tranny must be brought up to a special temp and a special tool has to be used to check it and fill it. (Frustrating isn't it.) Something else that I decided to let Toyota do. I'll bet you looked in the owners manual to find out where the oil filter and tranny dipstick is, and could not really find anything. (Right) I also looked.
If you look in the manual to find how to change the "CABIN filter" (Bet you didn't know there was one) you won't really find anything either. It's easy, it behind the lower glove box. Open the Box, Remove the brace on the right side. Squeeze the sides of the box inward a little and pull it out. You will see a trap door. Open it and pull out the cabin air filter and replace it. Instructions come with it when you buy a new one at any auto store. (Cost about $25) Toyota charges $58 to do this same thing.
I've resigned myself to checking the air in the tires. Oh wait the 2008 also does that automatically. The reset tire button is under the dash by your right knee. (Sigh!)
What else can I help you with?
How do you change oil filter on a 2011 Toyota Tundra 4.6?
where is the filter located.
How do you change the oil filter on a 2008 Toyota Tundra?
Take it to your dealer
How do you change cabin air filter on a 2004 Toyota Tundra?
Tundras do not have a cabin air filter
Changing oil filter on Toyota tundra sounds like a hassel Is it necessary to change oil filter with each oil change?
yes
What is the engine oil capacity of a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4.7?
6.5 quarts with filter change.
How much oil does a 2007 Toyota tundra with a 5.7 liter engine?
Seven quarts,with filter change.
What is oil capacity in 2003 Toyota Tundra v8 4.7 with oil filter change?
7 quarts
Where is the cabin filter on a 2006 Toyota Tundra?
Tundra's do not have cabin air filters ----------------------- The Cabin air filter is behind the Glove box. It the same for the 2003 Toyota 4 Runner and the Tundra. It's simple to change. The instructions come with a new "Cabin air Filter" I just changed the one in the 03 4 Runner and 08 Tundra and it only took 5 minuets each.
At what mileage should the air filter be replaced in my 2004 Toyota Tundra Double-Cab?
I change mine every other oil change.
How often do you need to change the oil filter on a 2007 Toyota tundra with a 5.7 engine?
Toyota recommends every 5,000 miles but you could do it sooner if desired
Where is fuel filter located on 2000 Toyota Tundra?
go to tundra solutions... all the experts are there....
Does a 2003 Toyota Tundra have a cabin air filter?
yes
