Allow the old motor oil to drain out for at least a few minutes before replacing the oil drain bolt and tightening it to just past hand tight with the 14mm socket. Aside from its 99 percent multi-pass efficiency, it also boasts a back-up filtration during cold start ups through its Screen-Over-By-Pass valve, coupled with combination synthetic glass and cellulose media and silicone anti-drainback valve. This housing is found on the 1. If you are small enough, you might be able to reach the oil drain bolt and oil filter housing without raising the vehicle. Our wrenches will stand up to these tough jobs - guaranteed. A small investment in a tool that will last the life of your vehicle will literally save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars depending on how long you keep the vehicle. Fram Tough Guard Oil Filter provides superior protection for tough driving conditions, stop and go traffic, heat and cold, dirty dusty roads, or towing heavy loads.
Perfect Fit For Your Camry Won't get stuck on the oil filter housing eliminating the hassle of prying it off! There is nothing I can think of that would serve to improve this product. The first step is to warm up the engine for a few minutes and then turn it off. If your new cartridge filter element came with a drain tool, screw it into the drain plug opening and allow the oil to drain from the filter housing. This wrench has been tested on and is a perfect fit on the vehicles listed in the chart below. This increases the contact area of the wrench to the housing decreasing the load on the ring.
I bought the Purolator brand of cartridge oil filter which had a handy screw-in drain tool for the filter housing included along with the two replacement rubber o-rings. With the Toyota cartridge style oil filter system the screw-on plastic or metal housing is retained and not disposed of like the traditional style above. Donations are not tax deductible. If your oil filter is clogged, you may notice a drop in oil pressure, sudden changes in oil consumption, or metallic sounds from the engine compartment. This is why our Toyota oil filter wrenches are forged from quality 6061 T5 aluminum making them considerably stronger than cast versions.
The oil drain bolt faces towards the rear of the vehicle and the oil filter housing is on the other side of the oil pan closer to the front bumper. They either split across the center or the teeth that engage the tabs break off. We also go a step further and apply a quality black anodized finish to the surface to help prevent corrosion. About 18 ft lbs of torque for the I4 engines and 33 ft lbs of torque for the V6 engines. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Camry.
For most Toyotas, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. So now lets talk about the wrenches used to remove the housing to allow for filter replacement. The second part of the problem is that these housings are frequently overtightened requiring a large amount of force to remove them. Raise the front passenger side of the vehicle with a floor jack and secure it with at least two. This housing is found on the 2. Having too much oil in an engine can put pressure on the seals or gaskets and cause leaks or other damage.
Pull or pry off the old rubber o-rings with a pair of tweezers, needle nose pliers, or a small flathead screwdriver. The first problem with this is the combination of a large number of points 14 and the large diameter 64mm which can cause the plastic to be rounded off and the wrench can be difficult to remove. Lubricate the new rubber o-rings with fresh motor oil and install them on to the filter housing. Our wrenches will stand up to these tough jobs - guarenteed. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. Insert the automotive funnel into the oil filler hole and pour in about 4 quarts of the 4.
Be sure to check the oil level on the dipstick at least a few times over the next week and watch your driveway for oil spots that may indicate a leak from the oil drain bolt or oil filter housing. All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself. More Contact Area Won't damage the filter housing by slipping due to poor design or construction! The traditional spin-on style filter is self contained whereas the filter on your Camry is not. We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Camry. If you can't do this, see our page to find a Toyota Camry oil filter wrench. This is what most people think of when they think of an oil filter. The first problem with this is the combination of a large number of points 14 and the large diameter 64mm which can cause the plastic to be rounded off and the wrench can be difficult to remove.
With a dedicated trained staff here to assist you. It is much better to have slightly less oil than needed in the engine than to overfill it. Slide in below the passenger side of the engine and locate the black metal oil pan, silver metal oil drain bolt and black plastic oil filter cartridge housing. Toyota Camry Oil Change Guide - 2007 To 2011 Model Years - 2. We usually refer to this as the 1.
The next few steps can be quite messy and are not pictured here in this guide. Remove and discard the old cartridge filter element. Move the used oil catch container below the oil pan and unscrew the drain bolt the rest of the way with your fingers. More Contact Area Won't damage the filter housing by slipping due to poor design or construction! Move the used oil catch container to below the filter housing. It won't work on the 1. Removing the oil filler cap will prevent a vacuum from forming when the drain bolt is removed and allow the old oil to drain out faster. Be careful since the oil may be hot enough to cause burns depending on how long you warmed up the engine.
Slowly add more oil and repeatedly check the dipstick until the oil level on it reaches the upper dot. A few of the cartridge style oil filter elements compatible with the 2010-2011 2. The tool is made of white plastic with a hex head, a threaded top that screws in to the filter housing drain plug opening and a spout at the bottom to allow the old oil to easily drain out without creating a mess. The larger o-ring is located below the filter housing's threads and the smaller o-ring is at the bottom by the drain plug's threads. Notice how the base is wider than the 1. Note: I am not a registered charity. If you found this guide to be helpful, please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal.