Help the 1500+ post newbie

[Maelfyn]

I need help changing my oil. I'm switching to synthetic. I know how to pour it in.. that's easy enough ;D I'm pretty sure I know how to drain it too.... just unscrew the bolt underneath. But what about changing the oil filter? And where the hell is the oil filter and how do I change it? Where should I buy an oil filter? Toyota? Anything else I should know about?

[Blue Bomber]

The oil filter is located directly in front (towards the front of the car) of the drain plug, on the opposite side of the oil pan. I get my filter from Toyota. The part number for the GT-S is 90915-YZZA1. The GT is 90915-YZZA2. You should also replace the drain plug gasket at every oil change. I think the size is 12 mm and the part number is 90430-12028, but if you get the filter from the Toyota parts dept., they'll know the correct size.

[VZV21]

Joe did you dad teach you how to change the oil when you were younger?

The oil plug should be a 14mm box wrench. Smear some oil on the gasket before install. I usually fill the filter up with oil before install.

Washers are like $0.20 a piece, sometimes fiber, sometimes aluminum.

Spin the filter on until it contacts the engine block, then additional 3/4 turn tighten.

Buy filters online, it's much cheaper by the case.

[dragonfrog]

the easiest thing to do, which a lot of toyota dealers do, is to remove the plastic underneath the car. then it's a straight shot to your filter. but then that takes some time.

also, a lot of people don't know this, but there's two filter sizes. my buddy that works at the toyota dealership gives me the larger one, but both fit the celica.

i can't help with oil filter quality, but i just stick with toyota just in case. i've heard that the TRD ones don't really improve anything. just a waste of $$.

[VZV21]

For the 4 banger?

The V6 & some V8 ones have a larger filter

[dragonfrog]

Originally posted by VZV21
For the 4 banger?

The V6 & some V8 ones have a larger filter

yeah. there's a larger one that fits.

[HilfigerCelica]

Joe, you can make a GT do low 15s, but you can't change your oil? Did you do your own installs?

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