Toyota bB (first gen) Oil and filter change

This car has no easy lifting points, and a bodykit and low ground clearance makes lifting a bit harder

I was able to come in from behind the front wheels at the sides and lift from the box section of the unibody as pictured

The jack-stands I placed hard up against the jack and found a spot on the "frame-rails" (box section of unibody)

I like to use cardboard, but a shop creeper would work too

The oilpan and drain bolt are located at the right-front of the car

The oil filter is faced downwards and is just in front of the oil pan under the intake manifold

You don't need to take off the plastic under-shield but if it's annoying you could

The drain bolt on the 1.3L engine is a 14mm

Re-position the pan as it drains - especially if it's a windy day

I like to use a set of oil-filter pliers but a correct oil filter socket would be a luxury, or a strap wrench or other tool would be fine

Make SURE the gasket comes off with the old filter and is NOT stuck on the block

Oil up your new filter's gasket

Since the oil filter is facing down, you can pre-fill the oil filter if you like, it can be messy if you drop it though!

Clean the mating surface with rags before installing the new filter

Tighten the filter 3/4 turn after it touches the block

Remember to also tighten the oil drain bolt, and clean around each area with rags so you can spot leaks easier

Remove cardboard/creeper and any tools

Lift each side and remove the jack stand

Lower the car which will level it for filling