Where is the oil filter located on a Toyota?
I've used it befor but what I ran into is the drain bolt is so tight in the filter cap that I can use a 3/8" drive and take the whole thing out. Oil goes everywhere when it's done that way but like I said, I've only ever got the drain bolt out once.
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DIY: Toyota Camry Oil Change
Things needed
1) 14 mm spanner
2) Funnel ( to pour in new oil )
3) Container ( to catch old oil )
4) Ramp or Jack
5) Engine oil Filter - Part # 90915-YZZE2
6) Air Filter - Part # 17801-28030
7) Engine oil - 10W30 SM/SN/SP - This is for cooler climate, you might want to choose one which is more suitable for our warmer Indian climate.
8) Drain Bolt Washer
STEP 1 : Lift passenger side of car with jack and place on a jack stand. Make sure to use a stopper on the back tyre so that your car does not roll backwards. I had a ramp , so I just drove the passenger front side over the ramp and placed a stopper on the rear tyre.
STEP 2 : Remove drain bolt and washer
Slide under the car , exactly under the driver side and you will see the oil drain bolt. Just use the 14 mm spanner to remove the old drain bolt in counter clockwise direction and use the plastic container to catch the old oil which drains out.
STEP 3 : Remove Engine Oil Filter
Just before the engine oil pan you can find the engine oil filter. Usually I would use a special engine oil filter removal tool. But thankfully in the last service , the oil filter was just tightened enough so that I could remove it by hand. Now what the last service center did was the right thing to do. You do not need to overtighten the oil filter. Always tighten it enough so that You are able to remove it by hand the next time you do the service.
STEP 4 : Re-install the oil filter and drain bolt.
Use some new engine oil to lubricate the Oil filter Gasket and drain bolt. Then install the oil filter back in the counter clockwise direction. Do not over tighten the oil filter. Tighten it just enough to remove it by hand easily the next time you do service.
Install the washer on the drain bolt and screw it back in place as well. This bolt can be tightened a bit harder.
STEP 5 : Pour in new engine oil.
I am using Toyota's OEM mineral engine oil. I prefer fully synthetic but couldn't find one in the manufacturer recommended spec which is 10W 30 SM/SN/SP. Use a funnel to pour in exactly 4.3 liters on engine oil.
STEP 6 : Final Check
Get the car off the ramps. Start the car , idle for 5-7 minutes and take it out for a spin. Bring the car back , park on level ground and stop the engine. Then check the oil dip stick. If the oil level is between min. and max mark, it means you have the right level of engine oil. If no leaks under the engine , it's another job well done.
STEP 7 : Air Filter Replacement
The air filter just sits on the right side of the engine. To open the air filter cover you have to unscrew 2 x 10mm bolts. Then just remove the cover and replace the air filter with the new one.
For those of you who want to watch the DIY vlog can watch it below here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5VCDLq9aUA
This is an Australian Spec 07 Camry with a 2.4 Liter 4 cylinder engine, which was the exact same engine sold in India but at a lower state of tune(20 Bhp less). Anyways I thought of doing an oil change on my Camry and as usual doing a DIY tutorial on that as well.1) 14 mm spanner2) Funnel ( to pour in new oil )3) Container ( to catch old oil )4) Ramp or Jack5) Engine oil Filter - Part # 90915-YZZE26) Air Filter - Part # 17801-280307) Engine oil - 10W30 SM/SN/SP - This is for cooler climate, you might want to choose one which is more suitable for our warmer Indian climate.8) Drain Bolt Washer: Lift passenger side of car with jack and place on a jack stand. Make sure to use a stopper on the back tyre so that your car does not roll backwards. I had a ramp , so I just drove the passenger front side over the ramp and placed a stopper on the rear tyre.: Remove drain bolt and washerSlide under the car , exactly under the driver side and you will see the oil drain bolt. Just use the 14 mm spanner to remove the old drain bolt in counter clockwise direction and use the plastic container to catch the old oil which drains out.: Remove Engine Oil FilterJust before the engine oil pan you can find the engine oil filter. Usually I would use a special engine oil filter removal tool. But thankfully in the last service , the oil filter was just tightened enough so that I could remove it by hand. Now what the last service center did was the right thing to do. You do not need to overtighten the oil filter. Always tighten it enough so that You are able to remove it by hand the next time you do the service.: Re-install the oil filter and drain bolt.Use some new engine oil to lubricate the Oil filter Gasket and drain bolt. Then install the oil filter back in the counter clockwise direction. Do not over tighten the oil filter. Tighten it just enough to remove it by hand easily the next time you do service.Install the washer on the drain bolt and screw it back in place as well. This bolt can be tightened a bit harder.: Pour in new engine oil.I am using Toyota's OEM mineral engine oil. I prefer fully synthetic but couldn't find one in the manufacturer recommended spec which is 10W 30 SM/SN/SP. Use a funnel to pour in exactly 4.3 liters on engine oil.: Final CheckGet the car off the ramps. Start the car , idle for 5-7 minutes and take it out for a spin. Bring the car back , park on level ground and stop the engine. Then check the oil dip stick. If the oil level is between min. and max mark, it means you have the right level of engine oil. If no leaks under the engine , it's another job well done.: Air Filter ReplacementThe air filter just sits on the right side of the engine. To open the air filter cover you have to unscrew 2 x 10mm bolts. Then just remove the cover and replace the air filter with the new one.For those of you who want to watch the DIY vlog can watch it below here
Where is the oil filter located on a Toyota?
DIY: Toyota Camry Oil Change
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