Craigyyy

I change it whenever the dash tells me it's time.

I am tempted to stretch it to 10,000 miles but so far I don't mind the earlier change. Past few changes I have done it myself, each time using mobil full synthetic usually purchased on a rebate offer so it's cheap. Total cost with filter and new crush washer is something under $30.00 for a synthetic change.

bbqsoup

A bit off topic, for those that replaced the filter housing with the metal one, do you replace the small gasket at the bottom with each oil change? I don't plan to drain the oil via that so how long can I leave it on?

NewB2Lexus

I does not really make sense to get the plug out just to replace the gasket as long as you don't see any leaks.

falcons437

tecman

CanadaGX

I think more then the $$, is the experience...the connection with your truck. Changing oil is a ritual of transportation for decades. I feel I should honour my elders

waiman3

The shop cracked the plastic cap this round, looking to buy a metal cap for backup...thanks for the link/info.

Acrad

I've now gone through my 3rd oil change IIRC with metal cap and working great.

Romanova

Did my second oil change today, first one after switching to the metal cap. I couldn't get the little end piece off, apparently it was too tight? Instead, the whole assembly came off, which was fine. Had to put it in a bench vise under light pressure to remove the end piece, replaced the o-ring and snugged it up to the recommended torque value. Whoever did the oil changes previously lost or broke all of the bolts that hold the skid plate on. One is still stuck in the threads, so they used some sort of sticky substance to help capture the replacement bolt that they used. Will have to drill that one out and I went ahead and ordered all new OEM replacement bolts for the skid panel.

I switched from Mobil 1 0W20 to Mobil 1 0W20 High Mileage (75,000+ miles). Also added an OEM air filter.

Acrad

Last oil change I didn't replace the o-ring on that small end piece as I didn't remove it. I'll probably do on next oil change though as I imagine it could deteriorate over time. I dealt with a few broken bolts on my skid plate as well.

Romanova

I was curious if I would need the plastic piece that clips on in the valve where the small end piece covers. I wouldn't bother with it in the future, though I will change the o-ring every time. The broken bolts are frustrating, it's like someone ran them on with an impact. On my first oil change, the cover plate that covers the oil pan drain plug was missing entirely.

It's rewarding to DIY because you can prevent things like this. Even my trusted indy Lexus place doesn't get it right all the time. When they did the first oil change, they didn't mention any of the broken bolts or the missing cover. Sigh.

kroorda

I replaced my plastic filter cap with a good metal one. I used a multi-tool to cut away the old plastic cap because it was stuck on so hard and impossible to screw off. I was able to get it off without goofing up the threads or anything else. I would definitely advise anyone and everyone to get a metal filter cap whether their plastic one is stuck or not.

Acrad

Some videos of process.

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...and_oil_filter

Romanova

All four of my bolts were different, so I ordered new ones from Bell Lexus. One of them is broken off completely, so I'm going to have to order an extractor set and see if I can get it out. 3 should hold it in place, but 4 would make me happy. Hard to say when they got lost/broken... my car was serviced by both Lexus dealers and quicklube places before my ownership.

Acrad

I'd throw some penetrating oil in there overnight before bolt extraction on the 4th one. Might help.