How To Change Toyota Engine Oil

The oil in your Toyota engine needs to be changed frequently. The type of engine oil that you put in your Toyota car will determine how long it lasts. It's perfectly fine to take your Toyota car to one of your nearest Toyota service centers if you need help changing the oil in your car.

The cost of a single oil change in the garage might not seem like much, but it can accumulate over a period of time. The good news is, changing engine oil yourself is relatively simple, and repeating the process is even easier and inexpensive. Here's how to change Toyota engine oil.

Changing Your Toyota Engine Oil Requires the Following Tools

• The right type of engine oil
• The right type of oil filter
• An oil filter wrench
• Tool set with sockets and wrenches
• A jack and a stand
• A funnel

Step by Step Guide on How to Change Toyota Engine oil

Step 1: Get your car ready.

To access your engine easily, ensure you have parked on a level surface.

Step 2: Locate the drain plug.

Under your car, locate the drain plug and place your Toyota engine oil container there.

Step 3: Unscrew the drain plug.

Loosen the drain plug counterclockwise with a ratcheting wrench of the appropriate socket size. Make sure it is not completely removed from the oil pan. You shouldn't be alarmed if your engine oil drips. It happens.

Step 4: Make sure your Toyota engine oil is drained.

Prepare your fluid container for the stream of Toyota oil that will be poured out after you remove the drain plug. This process will take a few minutes. Replace it with a new drain plug that comes with your oil filter.

Step 5: The oil filter should be changed.

Change your oil filter as soon as your oil has been drained. Make sure your oil and filter are the right kind. If your car has a screw-on oil filter, twist it off. For cartridge filters, remove the old filter and replace it with the new one by removing the cap.

Step 6: Fill it up.

The engine needs to be warmed up. It is recommended that the engine and oil be warm, not too cold, but not too hot either. Wait 30 minutes before starting the engine if it is hot. If it is cold, let the car run for five minutes. Remove the oil fill cap from the engine and pour the oil in. Use a funnel for ease.

Step 7: Keep an eye on the oil level.

Remove the dipstick from the tube and wipe off the oil with a cloth, then replace the dipstick in the tube. Your Toyota car's oil reading will now be visible and you can determine whether you have topped it off with enough oil.

Step 8: Put on the filler cap.

Your Toyota engine can be started once the filler cap has been sealed. Run your car until the dashboard oil light goes out and check for oil leaks.

Conclusion

If you feel like the process of changing your Toyota engine oil is a hassle, or you don't have enough time to do it, you can always take your car to our Toyota service centers at Interstate Toyota and have the professionals do it for you.