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GS350 Oil Change Procedure with Pictures
06-18-10, 02:10 PM
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Did mine the other night, pretty simple if you've done it before. Now all I have to do is reset the display oil reminder light which I've just read up on.
Also, my walmart filter wrench was slipping when I used it. Took a closer look and saw it had 2 steps. A bigger (67mm I presume) and a smaller one which was 65mm. It was slipping because the edge, 67mm was not gripping and partially the 65mm was. I ended up grabbing a grinder and cutting it down since it was night time already and I wasn't about to wait next day. It works fine but still slips a little, I'll be ordering the correct one in metal for the next change. Now all I have to deal with is that pesky engine recall mess.
Also, my walmart filter wrench was slipping when I used it. Took a closer look and saw it had 2 steps. A bigger (67mm I presume) and a smaller one which was 65mm. It was slipping because the edge, 67mm was not gripping and partially the 65mm was. I ended up grabbing a grinder and cutting it down since it was night time already and I wasn't about to wait next day. It works fine but still slips a little, I'll be ordering the correct one in metal for the next change. Now all I have to deal with is that pesky engine recall mess.
08-08-10, 02:49 PM
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Just did my RX350 this am. Great tips! The only difference I see:
- I have the square nut that I had to remove to use the plastic sprout (that came with the filter) to drain the oil.
- The plastic cover for the RX to access the oil filter is alot smaller.
- That darn AST filter wrench kept on getting stuck while I was putting the filter assembly back on. After carefully reading the directions again, found out we don't need the wrench. (just need to hand tighten) duhhh...
- I put in 6.5 qt of 5W-30 Mobil 1 oil
Total Cost: $32 for Oil at Costco + ~$5 for filter. = $37.
thanks again, can't believe my local lexus dealers charges $80 for an oil change. Big sticker shock.
- I have the square nut that I had to remove to use the plastic sprout (that came with the filter) to drain the oil.
- The plastic cover for the RX to access the oil filter is alot smaller.
- That darn AST filter wrench kept on getting stuck while I was putting the filter assembly back on. After carefully reading the directions again, found out we don't need the wrench. (just need to hand tighten) duhhh...
- I put in 6.5 qt of 5W-30 Mobil 1 oil
Total Cost: $32 for Oil at Costco + ~$5 for filter. = $37.
thanks again, can't believe my local lexus dealers charges $80 for an oil change. Big sticker shock.
08-08-10, 05:16 PM
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Just did my RX350 this am. Great tips! The only difference I see:
- I have the square nut that I had to remove to use the plastic sprout (that came with the filter) to drain the oil.
- The plastic cover for the RX to access the oil filter is alot smaller.
- That darn AST filter wrench kept on getting stuck while I was putting the filter assembly back on. After carefully reading the directions again, found out we don't need the wrench. (just need to hand tighten) duhhh...
- I put in 6.5 qt of 5W-30 Mobil 1 oil
Total Cost: $32 for Oil at Costco + ~$5 for filter. = $37.
thanks again, can't believe my local lexus dealers charges $80 for an oil change. Big sticker shock.
- I have the square nut that I had to remove to use the plastic sprout (that came with the filter) to drain the oil.
- The plastic cover for the RX to access the oil filter is alot smaller.
- That darn AST filter wrench kept on getting stuck while I was putting the filter assembly back on. After carefully reading the directions again, found out we don't need the wrench. (just need to hand tighten) duhhh...
- I put in 6.5 qt of 5W-30 Mobil 1 oil
Total Cost: $32 for Oil at Costco + ~$5 for filter. = $37.
thanks again, can't believe my local lexus dealers charges $80 for an oil change. Big sticker shock.
Factor in your labor costs, and how much it would have been?
When the instructions say: (1) Remove bolt, insert drain pipe into threaded hole with force and drain oil.
Is that the transparent plastic piece that comes with the filter besides the O-rings?
08-08-10, 05:59 PM
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Lexus of Pines is around $55 but its not the price factor that matters to me. Unwanted car washes, door dings, people driving it, etc is the problem. I try to take my car to the dealer only when needed such as recalls and tsbs.
08-08-10, 06:17 PM
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just did my own oil change for the 1st time.. was sick of paying 70-80 bucks for regular oil. was simple i must say after reading up on on this thread. GOOD job man thanks. i was a bit iffy on the whole reset oil maint display but that was real simple to do. I had some problems with my local dealer ***cerritos lexus*** cough.. last oil change they forget to mention i was low on coolant and when i did the oil change i notice that i was leaking and it was all over the engine block how can you not notice that? haha well then i found a rag in front of my radiator that has been there for a good while... THANKS CERRITOS LEXUS!!!
5w20w mobil 1 FS - $37
oil filter - $4.93
oil drain gasket(washer) -$.93
$43
The dealer does has a special for $55 right now but regular oil compared to FS for less is GREAT
coolant - $17
one thing lead to another new rain x wipers
car ramp and some other detailing stuff...
5w20w mobil 1 FS - $37
oil filter - $4.93
oil drain gasket(washer) -$.93
$43
The dealer does has a special for $55 right now but regular oil compared to FS for less is GREAT
coolant - $17
one thing lead to another new rain x wipers
car ramp and some other detailing stuff...
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11-17-10, 01:38 PM
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Its soaked in dirty oil. I don't see anything unusual, the oil turns to that color by 3500-4000 mile mark, that means the oil is doing a good job keeping the engine clean as its suspending all contaminants until the oil is changed, thats why it turns to a dark color like that.
11-17-10, 04:03 PM
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FYI, this was the first oil change after getting my car (pre-owned) and it's looked the same the following 5 times I've done it. The only difference from the pictures is that I am getting a lot more oil coming out. They must not have filled it properly previously. I usually get a little over 6.25 quarts out and I put 6.6 quarts in, so that oil drain pan is almost filled to the top.