Master the Toyota Camry Oil Change Process: A DIY Guide

To begin your oil change, follow these steps:

1. Open the hood and remove the oil filler cap.
2. Raise the car using ramps, a jack and jack stands, or a car lift.
3. Remove the lower engine cover, also known as a skid plate.
4. Move your drain pan into position and remove the oil pan drain plug using a wrench.
5. While the oil is draining, replace the drain plug washer.
6. Once the oil is completely drained, reinstall the drain plug using a 3/8 drive ratchet and extension.
7. Remove the metal oil filter housing drain cap and o-ring.
8. Thread the oil drain tool into the threaded port, directing the end of the drain hose into your oil drain pan or container.
9. Tighten the knurled portion of the tool, which activates the spring-loaded valve inside the oil filter housing.
10. Once the housing is drained, remove the drain tool and reinstall the metal drain cap with a new o-ring.
11. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the oil filter cap.
12. Replace the oil filter cap o-ring and apply a bead of oil to ensure that it does not bind when reinstalling the housing.
13. Insert a new oil filter cartridge and reinstall the oil filter housing.
14. Lower the vehicle, add the manufacturer’s recommended amount of oil using an advanced engine oil funnel, and start the engine.
15. Check the oil level again and top it off if needed, then remove the funnel, reinstall the oil filter cap, and reset the oil change light on the vehicle dashboard.

This step-by-step guide can help you successfully change your car’s oil, ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of your vehicle.

How do I begin an oil change?

To begin your oil change, open the hood and remove the oil filler cap. Raise the car by driving on two ramps, using a jack and jack stands, or using a car lift. Remove the lower engine cover, also known as a skid plate.

What should I do next during an oil change?

Move your drain pan into position and remove the oil pan drain plug using a wrench. While the oil is draining, replace the drain plug washer. Once the oil is completely drained, reinstall the drain plug using a 3/8 drive ratchet and extension.

How do I handle the oil filter during an oil change?

Remove the metal oil filter housing drain cap and o-ring. Thread the oil drain tool into the threaded port that was exposed by removing the drain cap. Direct the end of the drain hose into your oil drain pan or container. Tighten the knurled portion of the tool to activate the spring-loaded valve inside the oil filter housing. Once the housing is drained, remove the drain tool and reinstall the metal drain cap with a new o-ring.

What’s the next step after handling the oil filter?

Using the Motive Axe Tools MX 2320 oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter cap. Replace the oil filter cap o-ring and apply a bead of oil to ensure that it does not bind when reinstalling the housing. Insert a new oil filter cartridge and reinstall the oil filter housing.

How do I complete the oil change process?

Lower the vehicle and install the Motive X Tools MX 2301 v1 advanced engine oil funnel. Add the manufacturer’s recommended amount of oil, then start the engine, letting it run for a few seconds. Check the oil level again and top it off if needed. Remove the funnel, reinstall the oil filter cap, and reset the oil change light on the vehicle dashboard.