How do you change the oil filter on a 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

How do you change the oil filter on a 2017 Toyota 4Runner?

HOW TO CHANGE YOUR OIL – STEP BY STEP

1. Step 1 – Good Location.
2. Step 2 – Grab some Latex Gloves.
3. Step 3 – Remove Skid Plate Cover.
4. Step 4 – Remove the oil drain plug.
5. Step 5 – Remove the Front Skid Plate & Cover.
6. Step 6 – Remove the Oil Filter.
7. Step 7 – New O-ring from the filter box.
8. Step 8 – Screw the filter assembly back in.

Where is the oil filter 4Runner?

The 2018 Toyota 4Runner oil filter is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.

What kind of oil does a 2016 Toyota 4Runner use?

The 2016 Toyota 4Runner oil type and capacity is 0w-20 and 6.6 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually.

How do you change the oil in a Toyota 4Runner?

For most Toyotas, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Toyota 4Runner oil filter wrench. If your 4Runner is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your 4Runner.

Is the Toyota 4Runner oil filter plastic or metal?

Genuine Toyota part 15620-31060 is a metal replacement for the plastic version of similar parts that installed our 4Runners at the factory. With the metal oil filter housing and cap, there is no concern of cracked plastic or longevity.

Where is the oil drain plug on a Toyota 4Runner?

If your 4Runner comes equipped with a front skid plate, you will need to remove the small cover located on the skid plate that will give you access to the oil drain plug. You will need to remove this cover by using a 12mm socket and ratchet.

What kind of wrench does a Toyota 4Runner use?

Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench The Motivx Tools oil filter wrench fits all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicles equipped with 2.5L, 3.5L, 4.0L, 4.6L, and 5.7L engines that use the newer cartridge-style oil filter system. It is made of forged 6061 T5 aluminum, and won’t crack or flex like cast or plastic filter wrenches made by other manufacturers.