RuninRoach

I want to try and pull together a thread which has all parts (and part nos) for DIY Oil change for various lexus vehicles.

I was wondering if everyone who has done it could post stuff like oil filters, crush washers, special tools, etc.

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

Thats pretty simplistic man... there is nothing special about any of them, except the procedure for draining the oil filter on cartidge type filters prior to removal, which is optional anyways.... Also, if someone really cranked down on the cartridge type, they can be difficult to loosen, but I've never come across one I couldn't get with a pretty standard oil change wrench...

techtalk

Oil change procedures tend to be very similar for most Lexus models so you aren't going to get too many diverse replies in this thread. Personally, I use an OEM oil filter (Part #915-20003 at lexuspartsnow.com and the dealer) and 5.5 quarts of Mobil-1 Synthetic for my '01 IS300. The tools that I use for the job are pretty much standard oil change tools such as an oil-filter end wrench. I've heard of some individuals twisting off the filter by hand but accessibility is a bit compromised..

RuninRoach

no gaskets, crush nuts, etc?