Originally Posted by BCP43002

Anyone know what the engine oil drain plug torque setting is. I looked in the owners manual and it seems it is worthless for this kind of stuff. I searched here and could only find 29ft lb for a different Lexus. Are all the same?

I assume that these are the steps:

1. Warm engine
2. turn off engine
3. remove oil cap
4. jack up car to get access to drain plug and filter
5. remove drain plug after getting something to catch oil in
6. clean pan and install drain plug at correct torque(?) with washer.
7. remove oil filter and clean base(again catch oil in something)
8. prime new oil filter and install 3/4 to 1 full turn after it touches base
9. put in correct amount of oil(5.5 qts for 430 including primed oil filter) and install oil cap.
10 turn on engine after putting car on level ground for a short time
11 check for leaks
12 turn engine off, wait 5 minutes, check dipstick for correct oil level and adjust as needed

I am at step 6(duh) with no clue to the torque. Anything I mised?
Can you reuse the oil drain plug washer?