Long story sort. I have a 06 gs300 AWD,

Where is the oil filter located at and what size/filter is needed.

I have heard that the gs300 AWDs filter isnt like a reg filter in that it slides into something and doesnt screw onto the engine is this true?

i have looked online and every site i go to shows just a regular k&n or fram filter that screws on like every other filter i have ever used.

 

The AWD filter is different from the RWD I dont know what the size is, best bet for you is to call your local dealership and find out the what the correct filter size is, call toyota as well, they sometimes carry filters for our cars at a fraction of the price.

 

there is a trap door in the plastic panels under the front end of the car. It is just inboard of the left front wheel. Lower the flap, and there will be a grey canister with an end cap on it. The new filter (Toyota, STP, etc) comes with two O-rings, the filter insert and a special plastic device used to help drain the cannister.

If you can, unscrew the end cap. The old style had a molded nut on the end cap that you could put a socket on. However, this cannister and end cap was molded out of soft aluminum and the points on the end cap strip very easily. The new style has a molded indentation that the socket wrench fits right into. No more stripping of the nut with a socket. Remove the end cap, stick the plastic insert up there and this will push on a spring loaded valve. Once open, the oil remaining in the cannister will drain out. Be ready to catch it. The plastic piece you shove in the end of the cannister will accept a lenght of old garden hose or tubing to make draining more manageble. Once empty, just push the plastic thingy to the side and it will snap off. It is designed to break so don't get startled with the "snap" and pieces of plastic falling. Replace the O-ring on the end cap with a the new one of the same size and then replace the end cap.

(If you can't unscrew the end cap or the nut starts to strip, you can just leave it. Go right to unscrewing the cannister. Just be warned that there is oil in the cannister and it is at an angle so when you remove it, the cup or so of oil in it will spill out. Have a catch basin and some rags ready and proceed below.)

Once the cannister is drained, you can take it off. Using the proper size filter wrench on the end of the cannister, unscrew the entire thing. When removed you will see the paper filter element inside. Discard the old, insert the new one. Replace the large O-ring on near the threads of the cannister. Dip you finger in the new oil and "lightly wet" the new O-ring with a little oil. Screw the cannister with new filter back in as far as you can by hand. Once it stops, use the filter wrench and screw it in further 3/4 of a turn.

Resecure the trap door. Remove the drain plug and thus the old oil from the pan if you already haven't done so. Replace the gasket on the pan drain plug and before reinstalling it. Fill the with 6.5 qts of new oil.

Filter part numbers:
Toyota Denso: 04152-YZZA1
STP: S10158
Champion: P968

steviej

 

This thread might be helpful, though I'm not sure how similar the procedure for a GS350 is with your GS300.

 

the big difference is the GS350 shown has no end cap on the filter cannister so the replacement filter does not come with the smaller o-ring and the plastic drain tool. Other than that, pretty much the same steps.

steviej

 

what is that size of the filter wrench? I can't get that thing off!! I've tried a couple different methods with no success.

 

This is the wrench you will need. Its 64mm. And use it with a 24mm or 15/16" socket on the "top" to remove the filter. I usually tighten to about 25nm (about 18 ft-lbs) with the wrench when done, though others can tighten by feel and are comfortable with that.

http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-Sp.../dp/B000W1R492

 

use a screwdriver then

 

a screwdriver to get the filter housing off? I finally got a filter wrench from autozone that fit it perfect and it broke with like 20lbs of pressure. guess I need to get the good one.

 

I too broke my oil filter wrench. Are these oil filter caps always on this tight? I'm pretty sure i didn't turn the wrong direction. Is there a better way of removing these oil filter caps?

 

yes, mine was on tight as well. i have to get a new wrench. i guess the o-ring settles in pretty good.