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Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 > LinkBack 04-10-2010, 04:26 PM CMfromIL Official TN Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Toyota Venza V6 Oil Change W/Pictures I've now changed the oil for the second time on my 2009 Venza. I did the first change at 3100 miles, and this one was performed at 6300 miles. I use the official Toyota Filter element, Mobil 1 5W30 oil, a 3/8 socket wrench, a large adjustable wrench, 1 piece of clear plastic tubing (1/2 Inner Diameter-from a home store @ $1usd/foot.), a filter wrench (I don't know the exact size...but it was for my 1997 Nissan Maxima 3.3L engine. Go Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes #1 (permalink)

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to an auto store, find the filter for the Maxima, then find the filter wrench. It works exactly for the Toyota filter casing) and a few rags and paper towels. I also jack the car up and use braces on the sides just in case. I've taken pictures to help anyone that might be thinking about doing their own oil changes. They are really easy, and not hard at all. THIS IS FOR THE V6. I HAVE NO IDEA ON THE 4 CYLINDER. Setup: This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Then jack up the car. There is some plastic fairing under the front of the car. Dead center about 1 foot back it ends. Right behind that is a metal frame piece, that is bent. This is where Toyota recommends you lift the car from. Sorry, this picture came out a bit blurry...it's the only one though. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

After jacking up car, put supports on side of car. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Then find filter. It's on the passenger side. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Directly behind the filter casing is the oil pan. After changing the filter element, we will drain the pan, reset the plug and fill the car. First step is to remove the center part of the assembly. The 3/8" socket end works nicely. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Unscrew it all the way, clean off with rag and set aside. DONT LOSE IT! Then take the clear tubing and the prong piece that comes with the filter element and gasket. Push directly into the filter assembly. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

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Wait until oil stops dripping/running out. Takes about 10 minutes. When you take it out, kind of 'snap' it sideways and then pull it out. This will remove the gasket. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

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Then remove the actual assembly with the filter wrench. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Then remove element by pulling straight up gently. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

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Clean all with a rag. Also remove the larger gasket at this time. Then put new element into assembly. It's got a springy feel to it. Just use gentle pressure until seated. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Dunk new gasket into fresh oil. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Reseat on assembly. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Check out the car side, clean off any oil that has dripped down before reassembly. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

I put the assembly back together w/out the filter wrench. It's hand tighten just like a normal filter. Just make sure not to mar the aluminum or it will leak. Take your time. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Put oil on small gasket, then put back on assembly at this time. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Put cap back onto assembly, again taking care not to mar the housing. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.

Take plug out of oil pan, and wait. Takes about 15 minutes for oil to stop coming out. It's like a river at first, so make sure pan is in proper location. This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image.