Changed my Oil Today

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lowrider

Discussion Starter · May 13, 2009

I did my first oil change today on my F, my wife's ES and the truck. I've never put 10 quarts of oil in a car before

Anyway, I had trouble driving the F up on my ramps, they kept sliding forward. When I put it in snow mode, it went right up. I'm reserving judgement on the oil filter, Right now, I don't like it, I'd rather have the canister type.

Lou

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isflojo

· #2 · May 13, 2009

The first oil change on the F is free at the dealership.

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ISF Scott

· #3 · May 13, 2009

What type of filter is on the F?

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lowrider

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 13, 2009

isflojo said:
The first oil change on the F is free at the dealership.

I know that

But it's something I enjoy doing

ISF Scott said:
What type of filter is on the F?

It's a pleated cylindrical filter that fits into an alloy filter housing. It's not a complete can as oil filters have been since the 70s.

Lou

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tf103chl

· #5 · May 14, 2009

I believe it's the same cartridge that's used on the Tundra.

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asloudasitgets

· #6 · May 14, 2009

is there a reason why they used a cartridge type instead of a traditional filter?

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TinCan

· #7 · May 14, 2009

asloudasitgets said:
is there a reason why they used a cartridge type instead of a traditional filter?

less post consumer waste!! lol but 10 qts of oil makes up for it!!

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Fig

· #8 · May 14, 2009

I get to change mine out in a few days here too. Just the filter as I am running 25K/ 1yr oil. Should be fun. I will weigh in after.

Fig

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baba

· #9 · May 14, 2009

I changed mine last week (or so). Went with 0-30W Amsoil (just under 10 qrts). Filter was purchased directly from Lexus dealer, along with the tool to remove the filter. I think that the filter + tool came out to around $25, and the case of oil (12 qrts) ran me around $125 shipped.

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micaISF

· #10 · May 15, 2009

lowrider said:
I did my first oil change today on my F, my wife's ES and the truck. I've never put 10 quarts of oil in a car before Anyway, I had trouble driving the F up on my ramps, they kept sliding forward. When I put it in snow mode, it went right up. I'm reserving judgement on the oil filter, Right now, I don't like it, I'd rather have the canister type.

Lou

10 quarts!?

must be a truck engine.

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isflojo

· #11 · May 15, 2009

I haven't seen the underbelly of the F, but is the oil filter easy to reach?

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lowrider

Discussion Starter · #12 · May 15, 2009

^^^^It's mounted horizontally behind a trap door held on by four hex head phillips screws. Easier to reach than some other cars I've worked on.

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isflojo

· #13 · May 16, 2009

Thanks Lou. I agree, working on your car is fun and theraputic.

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