I tried this but it only drains the oil out of the oil filter housing. It does not drain oil from the engine. Do you have to pump it out or something?

 

The Motiv tool justs to drain the il from the filter housing. Have to use the drain bolt to remove most of the oil.

The Motiv tool is good. It makes emptying the filter a lot less messy since I can control when it darins and direct the hose. I also like its funnel for fast and easily pour the oil from those 5qt jugs without spilling. At the end, just wipe it off with a cloth and place on a plastic bag until the next oil change.

 

The oil change is quick and clean compared to my Mustang with a spin on filter that you can hardly get to.

 

Agreed. I had an Acura that you had to burn your forearm to get to the filter. Then oil dripped all over frame and suspension parts. RX is much easier even with canister.

 

Hi, I just got the new MDX 😂
The RX's filter design really have it's advantages.
so many people on BITOG.com go through the hassle of cutting their canister filter open just to see what's inside. You don't have to worry about the Anti drain back design/material, diameter of the holes, flow rate, potential rust inside canister, etc.
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It's only ment to make changing the filter less messy, To drain the oil from the pan you have to unbolt the drain bolt at the oil pan.

 

I installed the Baxter oil adapter on my RX350- works great and quality piece. I now have antidrain back valve with metal spin on filter for immediate oil upon startup and increased micron filtration vs original style cartridge filter- win/win for engine longevity 😁

 

Since I don't crawl under cars anymore to do oil changes I had the Toyota dlr where I get the oil changed install the aluminum housing so I won't get stranded by a cracked plastic housing. Wouldn't spend $200+ to save the mechanic time. They would probably charge the same anyway.

 

I bought the metal version also to replace the plastic housing. I do my own oil changes and feel much more comfortable knowing that I won't snap off. The dealer did a couple of the free oil changes and tightened the plastic so tight that the metal version was a no brainer.

 

I'm staying with the plastic housing for now. I'm doing my own oil changes and won't over-torque it, so I don't feel the need to change to the aluminum one.

 

I do the same as you. Try to do as much of the repairs that I can, as long as I got the tools!

 

Is this the same housing size-wise that was used in the 2010 Camry V-6? Just curious if the wrench I got for it will fit (fingers crossed).

 

Don't know about the Camry, but it is the same as the Gen 3 RX because that's what I bought it for.

 

Just did my first oil change on my 2019 since my complimentary ones are done. Dealer tightened plastic housing so tight I needed a pipe on my breaker bar to break it loose. The plastic housing did crack when removing due to the tech tightening it with I have no clue what! I previously had a ES 350 which had the aluminum housing which I had planned on switching to anyway. Part number is 15620-31060 and the plug for the bottom of the housing is 15643-31050 works perfectly. No need to tighten to a crazy torque spec.

 

There's a dealer to stay away from, for oil changes at least. Wonder how they torque the lug nuts when they rotate the wheels ...............