RX350 Oil Change

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8

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    Open the cap and pull up the dip stick to allow air in so oil will drain

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  2. Using vehicle ramps, drive up to gain clearance.

    • Using vehicle ramps, drive up to gain clearance.

    • Oil Drain

    • Using a 17mm Wrench , open the drain valve.

    • Oil may be HOT!

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    15 mm bolt for me

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  3. Using a 3/8" square socket adapter , remove drain cap The replacement oil filter will include a plastic drain nipple that can be screwed into this to facilitate draining the excess oil inside the oil filter housing

    • Using a 3/8" square socket adapter , remove drain cap

    • The replacement oil filter will include a plastic drain nipple that can be screwed into this to facilitate draining the excess oil inside the oil filter housing

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    The plastic drain is not screwed in, but pushed in.

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  4. Using a Lexus/Toyota adapter , remove the oil filter housing cap Using a Lexus/Toyota adapter , remove the oil filter housing cap

    • Using a Lexus/Toyota adapter , remove the oil filter housing cap

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  5. New O Rings are included in the new filter kit. New O Rings are included in the new filter kit. New O Rings are included in the new filter kit.

    • New O Rings are included in the new filter kit.

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    Grease both o-rings slightly with new motor oil

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  6. Always replace this gasket when doing an oil change.

    • Always replace this gasket when doing an oil change.

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    Mine was stuck to the oil pan. Should be ok until the next oil change. Will try to knock it off with a flathead screw driver and a hammer

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  7. Replace Filter and Drain Plug once all oil has been drained. Replace Filter and Drain Plug once all oil has been drained.

    • Replace Filter and Drain Plug once all oil has been drained.

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  8. Add 6 Qts of Lexus Approved 0w-20 Oil

    • Add 6 Qts of Lexus Approved 0w-20 Oil

    • Check dip stick and top off accordingly

    • Lexus States that complete oil change and filter will use 6.4 qt

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Well written and thank you for the tutorial

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