The CarQuest filter that was cross referenced had the smaller diameter hole and does fit. If you change your own oil you can look up the capacity of your vehicle on our page and we really appreciate you visiting our site. Most Lexuss have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. With your car being a '03, I recommend staying with a Toyota filter at least until the powertrain warranty expires. Shut off and wait 30 minutes.
My personal favorite filter for over 20 years is Wix. Have a fifth quart ready. It's located on either the right or left side of the engine. As for the oil, any major brand will do. The car is fun to drive to some extent.
It has advanced synthetic technology that resists chemical breakdown for maximum wear protection for your vehicle which is well beyond the traditional 3,000-mile oil change interval. This car has performed flawlessly on three cross country trips. The cup holder and the cigarette lighter cant be used at the same time. The manual says it takes 3. So, lets say that there is only about 29 ounces of oil in the bottle. Very relaxing and smooth - the V6 engine is nice to have. But its looks are deceiving.
If your capacity is a whole number of quarts, grab an extra quart to top off. I have only had a few problems since I got it. You now know the capacity. Hi-bred quick start and Hi output; off and on while saves fuel is also demanding from the oil. I'm wondering if by draining the crankcase when cold, I may have drained more than the 6 quarts. Primary Use: Commuting to work Awesome, My Friend Liked It So Much He Bought One Of His Own — Great car in terms of luxury, build, and reliability.
Just as with any synthetic motor oil brand, Amsoil will not void your car or truck's warranty! Start the engine and run for 45 seconds. I was looking at an unopened quart of Mobil 1, and noticed that the level was just above the 28 ounce line. I intend not to go to syntetic oil. Does anybody have recommendation on which oil filter to use? Thanks Ray Be prepared for 50 conflicting recommendations. Check the dipstick again and add more if you have to. Refrigerant and oil capacity guides are based on data provided by sources such as AllData and Mitchell. I find it strange that there is still 1.
Recently replaced the alternator and belt, but did it myself. No hassles with changing your oil every 3 months or so. Pull the dipstick out and place the funnel in the hole. Even if the fluid is in good condition, leaks can quickly result in serious damage to the transmission. I verified this cause I was getting certain P030x errors which I corrected.
First time that I did this on my car I had to do it 3 times in a row oil was quite dirty , one week or few hundred kilometers apart until the oil came clean enough, after that once every two years. Though Mitchell on demand gives a diff … erent order, the above is correct. Thanks for stopping by Search for Parts!!! This will make at least 5 times I have had to return various parts because the Advance Auto cross referencing system has been wrong. Thanks for visiting this page!! However, recommend it very much as lexus puts many features in the car. Maintenance-wise, its normal wear and tear from more than 10 years of use with 170k miles. Lift the car and support it on jack stands, never get under the car supported with only one jack. Be very sure you use the viscosity recommended in your owners manual.
There is a white plastic fuse puller tool that you can use to facilitate grabbing hold of a fuse to remove and inspect it which is in the fuse box under the hood, previously mentioned. This does not have to be the case anymore! Get better gas mileage and better lubrication. I find it strange that there is still 1. It's the best synthetic oil because it is a true synthetic and not a blend! I change it or try to about every 3,000 miles. Also you will only have to worry about changing your oil once every year! When you buy your oil put a good twist on all of the caps. All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself.