Toyota Highlander engine oil and filter change

[@BigNord]

Best oil change video for Toyota on the Tube heck may be best oil change video period. Really appreciate learning to use an old oil bottle as a perfect fit funnel brilliant tip. Thank you and nice job. I got so fed up dropping about $120 at the quick lube joints only to see massive oil drips on my garage or driveway, leaving me wondering what that kid under my vehicle did or didn’t do. I decided to invest in all the tools needed to properly and as easily as possible change the oil myself like I did so many years ago when I was a young man. Even though I have a full ratchet set, I bought a new socket set with extended 10mm and 14mm sockets for the oil pan plug and oil filter housing plug. I bought an oil filter removal tool. I bought 2 vehicle ramps (the kind you can drive your car up on in your garage or driveway just to get a little lift). I bought an oil drain pan. I also got a box of throw away latex gloves. I got all these things in total with tax for $93 at Harbor Freight out the door (although I did have a 10% off coupon). So, I’ve got all the stuff I need to do this on my own and I’m still about $30 ahead on a crappy who knows if they even changed the O rings quick change place! Now I simply buy oil and filters and I’m good to go. After my 2nd oil change with oil and filters included in the price as well, I made my money back and then some compared to doing it at the quick lube and getting quick lubed! A nice side benefit is it really gets my hot wife all hot when I wrench on the car and change her oil too, so I even get some lovin’ out of this deal, IF it’s the right summer day LOL!

[@markcampione9887]

Awesome. Love the funnel trick and the fact that I don’t have to drain filter before removing it. Awesome job.

[@MichaelsVideoPA]

Very helpful! I can never find an aftermarket filter and never thought the dealer would be cheaper!

[@kissitnow898]

Still trying to figure out what was wrong with a "normal" oil filter and they decided to go with this ridiculous filter system

[@hwhitley93]

Just found this like damn why can’t they just use a regular oil can like everyone else

[@therealanthony4978]

It’s just an o ring and filter .. I took a starter out for the first time not as hard as it looks …

[@yukon1126]

Excellent video. Great tips for changing oil and not worrying about the filter drain valve. Thanks!

[@1jackvalley580]

Peter, Wish we could duplicate your honesty and integrity. I have heard that some businesses now that do oil changes, do not always change the oil filter. If a person can find a good honest mechanic we better stick with them!

[@stevebrackett2676]

Nice, detailed explanation. Your effort's appreciated!

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Thank you

[@JoeKubinec]

Video very well done. I appreciate you posting it. Wife recently got a 2019 Highlander with a 3.5L (2GR-FKS) V6 engine... manual says 5.8 quarts of oil (when also changing filter) and 5.6 quarts of oil (when not changing filter). This is less than the 6.4 quarts you needed for the 2013 that you were working on. I liked that you were spot-on re: the Toyota requirement to run the engine for at least 5 minutes to do the oil level check because the quantity of oil specified in the manual is just a "reference" value. Please keep the videos coming. I too am jealous of your lift, and of your digital torque wrench! :) Can you hear the "beep" over ambient shop noise when others are working?

[@rafaelaguilar5967]

thank you for your very complete explanation. I wasn't sure about removing the filter housing because it was way too tight, but after your explanation, now I know I need more muscle. Thank you very much.

[@stevensevek6151]

So how did you make out removing your oil filter cap.?

[@libaaxalee]

Thanks man, no more taking my car places for oil change.

[@enricoderojassarson5596]

Finally, a video that shows exactly where the large O ring rides. Bought after market filter and the instructions show the location on the filter casing from a mile away - completely worthless instructions. Worse yet, the last place that changed the oil filter put the O ring at the end of the threads - in the wrong place. Foto of that Toyota parts box is just what everyone needs.

[@jdmDC2ftw]

You dont put a little new oil in the new oil filter so when you start the car it's not running "dry" for that split second?

[@condor5635]

Dc2 - if you can (like this car) do it then do it. If you can't (filter is sideways) then don't. Many people say it is not needed but the way I figure is why not do it if you can and it is so easy to do?

[@stevensevek6151]

@@condor5635 I agree, why not do it? But it's not included in the instructions that come with Toyota's oil filter.

[@southerncharity7928]

Won't make a difference if you started the engine hours ago. The engine will still be covered with oil.

[@kieranhimself3655]

Better remove coil pack plug and crank engine to build oil pressure

[@mikeyluk5113]

I noticed you did not remove the small silver ring from the oil filter which allows access to use oil drain plug (comes with oil filter). I recently changed oil on my 2009 highlander myself and the silver ring would not unscrew.. instead, the whole filter turned so I essentially did the same thing you did.

[@IricellyPerez]

Issue there is there is also an oring that requires change as well.

[@markreynolds3850]

Why did toyota go to an internal filter element for engine oil changes?

[@condor5635]

Great video Toyota maintenance as an owner of two Highlanders I flip back-and-forth between taking the drain cap off and not taking it off when draining the housing. I hate the design that makes it a mess either way basically. I think I'd stick with Mobile 1 or Castrol Edge oil instead of Toyota oil which I'm sure is more expensive and harder to get anyway. Thanks for the great video love the lift you have. I'm jealous

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

That lift is incredible, work is so much easy

[@condor5635]

@@ToyotaMaintenance - I watched your video again Peter. Hopefully you’re using Costco synthetic oil 0W 20 instead of the Toyota oil nowadays ! So much cheaper and just as good I’m sure! The only fluid I would buy from Toyota is the WS!! Have a great day hope your new shop is working out great for you

[@TojiZenin3956]

Your videos are the best. Please do more Lexus

[@rickai9945]

What is the size of that oil filter housing wrench. Thnks

[@stevensevek6151]

The one he is using isn't the best one you can get. See... www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-Toyota-Filter-Engines/dp/B00XTAGHU0

[@davidrodgers6480]

Than you! I'm new to Toyota... I will be servicing my wife's SUV.

[@CJGfarm]

Awesome! Thanks for posting.

[@raines5557]

Very nice video! Thank you so much. Do you replace small o-ring as well? Or you don't need to since you are not removing the bottom portion of the housing? Thank you.

[@richj011]

There's 2 rings supplied with the new filter, so you at least should to the larger ring.

[@JacanaProductions]

Wow they finally move the location of the oil filter compared to the 2008!!

[@asquemuel8105]

Thank you. Very detail and well explained.

[@jseen9568]

I watched your video, decided to change my oil. Housing was over tightened!! I twisted and almost ripped the welding off the metal filter tool!! Unfortunately, I broke the plastic filter housing (no idea why it's plastic to begin with). Bought a metal replacement and got it changed. Thanks!

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, I find This interesting and informative.

[@walter.bellini]

Good video thank you I always used dealer oil filter and they are dirt cheaper compared to after market. Only concern was that I always change both oil rings but you didn’t show the smaller O-ring on the bottom of the oil filter housing. Cheers!

[@Esoterre]

Thank you, my friend, for your instruction.

[@stevanrose7439]

Look 👀 s like some quick luber was in a hurry with that drain plug on the last oil change.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, great information provided. Interesting information.

[@steveningram8212]

I appreciate your help here and all your excellent videos. As a Christian family we reverence the name of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. I know these names are used as common slang today but we would appreciate it if you would not use it in this way. Thank you for your consideration. You are doing a great job! Please continue.

[@masgitz]

Unrelated, but where is the transmission fluid dipstick for 09 Highlander?

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

If you can't find it, it means you have sealed transmission, no dipstick

[@TrentHendyTravels]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@tomkeeley3280]

What about the smaller o ring ???

[@stevensevek6151]

It goes under the oil filter cap drainplug which he apparently doesn't bother removing. Instead he just loosens the oil filter cap until it starts to drain around the edges of it and waits awhile before completely removing it. I don't see how that saves any time but each to his own.

[@hurumampesha5005]

Awesome 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@markracine9464]

Thank you a great video

[@agalpalacio9157]

i’ve heard some people not liking these filters because they were not filtering efficiently or sealing right, that they were too cheaply constructed…? i heard Amsoil was good BUT expensive filters..

[@janetclark4885]

Very Well Done !

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

Nice funnel!

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video

[@raylegend808]

At least they used a metal oil filter housing 😱

[@moretacos1]

What brand filter cap wrench is that? I'm trying to figure out who supplies the official Toyota filter cap wrench. I don't want to gamble my Toyota on a cheap aftermarket wrench.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

I bought this in Napa....works good so far

[@stevensevek6151]

There are two different sized oil filter cap wrenches made by most manufacturers. One fits the 1.8 liter engine and the other fits most if not all larger Toyota oil filter caps for cartridge systems. The one I recommend us at www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-Toyota-Filter-Engines/dp/B00XTAGHU0

[@nothanksmate]

Thanks mate

[@mauriciochavez914]

I tried taking the oil filter off and it is stuck so hard that I believe the dealership never changed the filter .they prob only changed the oil.

[@RB66_]

My dealer changed the oil the last 18 times and I’m about to do it myself for the first time. I’m guessing I’m going to have the same problem. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@mauriciochavez914]

@@RB66_ yea i had a hard time getting it out just becarefull.

[@RB66_]

Mauricio Chavez ok thanks for the heads up 👍🏼

[@RB66_]

Mauricio Chavez I got it off but was stuck pretty good. I started using the 3/8 extension on the special filter wrench but felt it stripping when using a breaker bar. I grabbed my biggest 1/2 inch socket, 27mm? and it came off with the breaker bar and all my muscle. The smaller cap on the bottom came off also to drain the filter. Never again from the dealer!

[@mauriciochavez914]

@@RB66_ oh man yessss same thing happened to me now you see what a pain in the ass it was . I used to take mine all the time to the dealer because it was still under warranty but man those things got really torqued .

[@libertatusinperpetuum2046]

Mobil 1 baby!

[@ismaelsantiago2194]

5.8 quarts of oil specified by Toyota

[@jerrypeterson3208]

Depending on which engine: 2GR-FE engine 2013-2016 takes 6.4 quarts with filter 2GR-FKE engine 2017+ takes 5.8 quarts with filter

[@markmolter6937]

Why did Toyota go to canisters. Spin aoff is much easier

[@gman7949]

Thanks for the great video. I’ve noticed in this video and one of your other videos on the same engine that there is a slight noise when the o-ring starts to seal when you’re screwing up the housing is that noise the o-ring sealing? This noise is a good sign that a seal has been made? Other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV6qm6iQfNeUbMk

[@MrCalifornia1234]

My filter housing leaked a little with only 30 ft pounds of torque.

[@jimdandy6472]

He says 25 Newton-Meters +/- 5, which is about 15 to 22 foot-pounds, so 20 ft.lbs would be good.

[@jimdandy6472]

The says 40 Newton-Meters for the drain plug, which is 30 foot-pounds.

[@stevensevek6151]

The filter housing is only 25N•m which is equal to only 18 ft.lbs. Therefore 30 ft.lbs is way too much. Still it shouldn't leak unless you put the o-ring in the wrong groove which is a common mistake. The drain plug on the oil filter assembly cap should only be at 10 ft.lbs.

[@phillippardo5712]

​@@stevensevek6151 you not have to fill the oil filter with oil prior to reinstalling?

[@youtubegamerrider1584]

Thanks for your help

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

you are welcome

[@Ye-yz7cx]

I use 5w-30 on the oil

[@clayhall2325]

Too much info. Stick to the facts

[@davidb1089]

You dont need any special Removers all you need is a half size extension and a ratchet. And the oil tap should be a 15 and all you need is a wrench not a ratchet and an oil pan always go with castrol, Valvoline or mobil 1 full synthetic