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Aug 21, 2009 | 01:07 PM

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flowrider

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Originally Posted by rx300mm

I am ready to change oil, but after reading various posts about changing I am confused, does ES350 not have regular filter .... and it uses "Oil Filter Housing" like this link http://members.***.net/n0v8or/avalon_oil_change.pdf , and I need to break open a new filter and use the content.
And I don't understand how the "drain plug in the filter housing" works , does it need draining ? The above although it is not for ES350 but it's only pictures I could find.

Changing the filter is exactly like the PDF you attached. The ES uses that same cartridge type of filter. The draining step will become clear once you have the filter, look at the parts, and do your first oil change. It simply drains the oil out of the cartridge, so when it's removed it's not so messy. Good Luck.

Lou

Aug 21, 2009 | 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tromly

+1, great info, can't see paying $60 !!

My wrench cost me $4.18 at my Lexus Dealer's Parts Dept. See attached sheet. Works Great

Lou

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01-05OilFilter.pdf (1.29 MB, 2207 views)

Oct 23, 2009 | 08:54 AM

#18

rx300mm

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Thanks guys. I found the wrench for the oil filter at our local Canadian Tire store, for $5.99, perfect size. Below is a 9 min video clip on youtube that can be useful, it is oil change for 2007 Camry V6, but uses the same filter and I guess it's same engine for ES350 ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXLnyzA-6tM

Oct 23, 2009 | 11:01 AM

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My local garage guy lost his on a Lexus (stayed attached - did not take off). Bought replacement and painted school bus yellow so there would be no more lost ones.