Oil Change FAQ/Tutorial

Justin · Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:04 pm Post subject: Oil Change FAQ/Tutorial

So, I am somewhat decent with car mechanics and I used to change my oil on my Ford Explorer. I just purchased my 2003 is300 Sport Design E-shift and want to try my own oil changes.

Here is what I know… If any of the ohhh-so-wise Lexus guru’s want to provide additional information, that would be fantastic.

1.) Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a pan. I’m assuming the oil plug is in the same general area as I am used to with the Explorer. I haven’t looked though.

2.) Unscrew the oil filter and let the excess oil drain into the pan as well. Is the filter in general easy to access and remove? The explorer was a pain in ass.

3. ) Prep the new filter and screw it on.

4.) Replace the oil drain plug. Anyone know what torque to set the plug?

5.) Fill the engine with oil through the engine oil compartment. This is a really stupid question, but how many courts of oil do I put in? I know I can just test with the dip-stick, but in general?

Ok, so the real question is what filter does everyone use? I’ve heard people say Fram is really horrible. So what about just a Napa filter or something along these lines? Second, what about oil? Synthetic, Castrol, Mobil? What does everyone use and why/advantages? Thanks for the information.

Steve Lextasy · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:02 am Post subject:

Jiffy lube my friend....

sharp300 · Lexus Owner Joined: Feb 16, 2004 Posts: 10

Try Redline oil and it is expensive but worth it if you pedal to tha medal!

Steve Lextasy · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:15 am Post subject:

NoRyceGS4 · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 8:39 am Post subject:

SHOW · Lexus Owner Joined: Dec 22, 2004 Posts: 1