[lowrider]

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

 

[isflojo]

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

 

[ISF Scott]

What type of filter is on the F?

 

[lowrider]

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

I know that But it's something I enjoy doing

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

 

[tf103chl]

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

 

[asloudasitgets]

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

 

[TinCan]

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!!

 

[Fig]

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

 

[baba]

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.

 

[micaISF]

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.

 

[isflojo]

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

 

[lowrider]

^^^^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.

 

[isflojo]

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