I'm new to the 2is and changing the oil on this is a little different from other cars. I've been searching on google on what size I should use for the oil filter wrench. Everyone has different suggestions for sizes like some folks say 64/14 will work or 64/18.
I'm also having trouble finding a good one. I called lexus and toyota its 30 bucks for a damn oil filter wrench. I called Harbor Freight and they don't have a clue the lady I spoke said they don't sell them separately and I have to buy the 3 piece set.. I called Autozone which has the best price so far but I heard not to trust those ones from autozone or from pepboys. Could the autozone one be really that bad? And what size do I really need?


Here are my other questions

1. Do I really need to put a 6.6 quarts or can I just top it out at 7 quarts?
2. Do I need the replace the gaskets on the oil filter cover?
3. Do the oil filters include the gaskets for the oil filter cover?

 

1. Yes, it's never good to overfill.
2. You should. Personally my oil filter cover cap is seized so I only ever replace the large ones around the filter housing
3. Yes.

Oil Filter Tool :

 

Oil filter wrenches for those of us in the US:



Lou

 

I find my 08 IS250 takes a full 7 quarts now and it's under the full line. Buy this tool off amazon:

I bought one 6 years ago and it's been a great investment.

Yes, ALWAYS replace the o ring that goes around the housing. All OEM oil filters come with a replacement. Look at getting an drain valve to replace the bolt; makes changing the oil a lot easier.

 

Experience mechanic would have to check the dip stick before doing any oil change to see how oil burn that the car experiencing that determine on oil volume. 7 quarts won’t hurt your car but help on the oil burning problem.
i have minor timing chan cover leak and using 7 quarts now.

 

Autozone should have the filter wrench.

 

If it's your first time changing the oil. You might find the cap a little difficult to remove. Once you get it off don't over torque the cap installing it back. The next time you'll find it a breeze removing it for the next oil change.