Oil Change on GS300 RWD
#16
Originally Posted by gs9351
addict -
OK thanks, pictures would be of great help!
BTW, how do you guys get under the car? I'll assume you using a jack of some sort.
(Not the trunk jack) Where is a good hard point to use a floor jack? Maybe you could post another picture of the floor jack in place for us inexperienced new owners. Thanks again.
OK thanks, pictures would be of great help!
BTW, how do you guys get under the car? I'll assume you using a jack of some sort.
(Not the trunk jack) Where is a good hard point to use a floor jack? Maybe you could post another picture of the floor jack in place for us inexperienced new owners. Thanks again.
#18
oil change cartridge plus o-ring
I don't think I can fit my floor jack that far under the frame...may need to get a lower profile floor jack just for this purpose. Thanks for the reply.
BTW I was able to find an oil filter cartridge kit, p/n A6002-180824, including the large O-ring, for $8.87 !!
BTW I was able to find an oil filter cartridge kit, p/n A6002-180824, including the large O-ring, for $8.87 !!
#19
Originally Posted by gs9351
I don't think I can fit my floor jack that far under the frame...may need to get a lower profile floor jack just for this purpose. Thanks for the reply.
BTW I was able to find an oil filter cartridge kit, p/n A6002-180824, including the large O-ring, for $8.87 !!
BTW I was able to find an oil filter cartridge kit, p/n A6002-180824, including the large O-ring, for $8.87 !!
BTW -- where did you get the filter kit?
#20
GS Filter Kit
addict- I ordered the kit from alldiscountautoparts.com and if you order six kits you get free shipping (orders over $50). Since the local Lexus dealer would get about $600 for the next six oil changes service, this is a no-brainer even if you add the cost of oil. BTW anyone planning to run synthetic oil in your new GS?
Actually, I am still entitled to the first dealer complimentary oil change, which I will attempt to "watch." However, I just like working on my own cars. If my first attempt turns out to be a major PIA, I will then use the dealer going forward.
Thanks for sharing information on this forum!
Actually, I am still entitled to the first dealer complimentary oil change, which I will attempt to "watch." However, I just like working on my own cars. If my first attempt turns out to be a major PIA, I will then use the dealer going forward.
Thanks for sharing information on this forum!
Last edited by gs9351; 01-15-06 at 04:43 AM.
#21
Originally Posted by gs9351
addict- I ordered the kit from alldiscountautoparts.com and if you order six kits you get free shipping (orders over $50). Since the local Lexus dealer would get about $600 for the next six oil changes service, this is a no-brainer even if you add the cost of oil. BTW anyone planning to run synthetic oil in your new GS?
Actually, I am still entitled to the first dealer complimentary oil change, which I will attempt to "watch." However, I just like working on my own cars. If my first attempt turns out to be a major PIA, I will then use the dealer going forward.
Thanks for sharing information on this forum!
Actually, I am still entitled to the first dealer complimentary oil change, which I will attempt to "watch." However, I just like working on my own cars. If my first attempt turns out to be a major PIA, I will then use the dealer going forward.
Thanks for sharing information on this forum!
#22
Originally Posted by gs9351
: BTW anyone planning to run synthetic oil in your new GS?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=188568
#23
Originally Posted by osx-addict
So.. I changed my oil without changing the filter.. I believe I've found what I believe is the filter, but I'll have to admit that the paper instructions that came with the Lexus filter element made me believe there was some special tool needed that went into the end of the filter housing.. Anyway, I'm now of the opinion that a regular oil filter wrench is to be used and the entire end-cap of the filter housing gets removed. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, I snapped a picture of the filter housing or at least I think it is -- comments?
Thanks............
#26
I recently changed the oil. The filter housing cap was on so freakin' tight. It was a PITA getting it to break loose. Just a plain ol' filter wrench cap that fits will do the job.
You gotta replace the filter element and the rubber O-ring. Remember to lube up the new O-ring, just like you would with a regular screw on filter.
You gotta replace the filter element and the rubber O-ring. Remember to lube up the new O-ring, just like you would with a regular screw on filter.
#27
Kiss --
You mention that you used a filter wrench..? I went to my local Kragen parts place and none of what they had fit worth a crap.. I'm tired of using a giant pair of pliers to unscrew the filter body -- it works fine, but makes nice little chew marks on the housing -- not the nicest looking way.. I'd prefer a more traditional tool that works from the get-go.
You mention that you used a filter wrench..? I went to my local Kragen parts place and none of what they had fit worth a crap.. I'm tired of using a giant pair of pliers to unscrew the filter body -- it works fine, but makes nice little chew marks on the housing -- not the nicest looking way.. I'd prefer a more traditional tool that works from the get-go.
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#30
Kiss --
You mention that you used a filter wrench..? I went to my local Kragen parts place and none of what they had fit worth a crap.. I'm tired of using a giant pair of pliers to unscrew the filter body -- it works fine, but makes nice little chew marks on the housing -- not the nicest looking way.. I'd prefer a more traditional tool that works from the get-go.
You mention that you used a filter wrench..? I went to my local Kragen parts place and none of what they had fit worth a crap.. I'm tired of using a giant pair of pliers to unscrew the filter body -- it works fine, but makes nice little chew marks on the housing -- not the nicest looking way.. I'd prefer a more traditional tool that works from the get-go.
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