Oil Change 5th Gen: How To- LOTS of PICS!

[huntsonora]

Thanks Antman!

 

[Gstick]

Thank You for taking the time for the detailed write-up and with clear photos too boot !

 

[scanny]

Great write-up, thanks Antman. Now I feel that I can change oil myself!

 

[cbielat]

Great thread. I need to be doing this.

 

[Antman]

Holy crap guys! I just got back online here and had 25 "Likes", 3 PM's and 1 new friend request! Gees!

Glad you liked it so much- I'll update the torque specs in the posts. Once everything seems to be 100%, maybe we can put this in the sticky's...

A/M

 

[-JD-]

Is your engine bay always that clean? or did you clean it for us??

The black plastic in your engine bay looks almost glossy.

 

[Mick1]

FYI: I purchased a supply of Napa Gold oil filters from Fleet Filter for a pretty good price. I think I should be good for the first 60K miles or so.

Wix 57173 & Napa 7173 Oil Filter

Wix 57173 & Napa 7173 Oil Filter Quantity in Cart: 0
Code: 57173
Retail Price: $8.99
Price Each: $5.44
At $125 order: $4.9
At $500 order: $4.35
Case Qty: 1

Part Number: 57173
UPC Number: 765809571730
Principal Application: Various Lexus (06-12), Toyota (10-12)
All Applications
Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.235
Outer Diameter: 2.700
Inner Diameter: 1.100

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Packed 3.437 3.312 0.130
Packed 1.375 1.250 0.100

 

[Antman]

Is your engine bay always that clean? or did you clean it for us??

The black plastic in your engine bay looks almost glossy.

I use Turtle Wax ICE- Total Interior Care on all the plastic surfaces- in or out. Makes it look brand new!

 

[maddogusmc]

Does the plastic drain tool come with the new filter?

 

[Antman]

Does the plastic drain tool come with the new filter?

Yes. Filter, tool, and 2 O-Rings.

 

[Jesse1983]

Once everything seems to be 100%, maybe we can put this in the sticky's...

A/M

Done :hatsoff:

 

[Antman]

THANKS JESSE!! :biggrin2:

 

[pattycakes]

Great work , takes all the guess work out of it .

 

[Mtn.Rush]

Crap bro, I'm running out of nice things to say with your plethora of insanely fantastic threads, knock it off would ya!

 

[phillyd2]

Done :hatsoff:

Well, there be no living with him now :lol:

 

[Pensacola33]

This write-up has to be one of the top 5. I'll have to use it after my 75,000 maintenance plan is up...

 

[Reata]

:wow:Antman, you never cease to amaze me. Mrs. Antman must be very proud of your prowess under the hood and beneath the engine bay....

Truly a fantastic and wonderful presentation. Thank you.

 

[jirehn]

Thanks for taking time to discuss this, It is really great and the procedure is very easy to follow, Thanks.

 

[Boaz]

Excellent write up Sir! Thank you!

 

[Paul2660]

Great job, thanks for the posting. But what a total mess to work with.

Still can't believe that Toyota felt this made any sense. I long ago gave up trying to mess with this basic job, "the oil change" on my 5th gen. Now after looking at how long it takes to just take the filter apart, I am wondering if my dealer is doing the entire job or just dropping the plug and oil. I am going to have to pay closer attention.

I still remember just how easy to get to the filter it was on the 4th gen.

Paul