Lexus V6 Engine Oil Change

# Lexus Oil Change

2017 Lexus RX350 Base AWD

Engine: 3.5 V6 2GR-FKS

## Supply

1. Oil: 0W20 x5.8 qt
2. Oil Filter: 04152-YZZA1 1 $4.21 Oil filter cap torque 18 ft-lb
3. Drain gasket: 90430-12031 1 $0.88 Drain plug torque 30 ft-lb
4. Disposable gloves

## Tools

1. Ratchet socket wrench or breaker bar x1
2. 14 mm socket (or box wrench)
3. Oil filter wrench for Toyota/Lexus
4. Torque wrench (18 and 30 ft-lb)

## Safety and Preparation

1. Engage parking brake
2. Chocks
3. Pop the hood
4. Raise the car: using floor jack + jack stands or ramps
5. Safety check!!!

## Oil Change

1. Tip: Warm up the engine, 5 minutes
2. Open the oil cap, read the oil grade (0w20), or owner's manual
3. Remove the drain plug (14mm socket), and drain oil
4. Remove oil filter, with a filter wrench
5. Replace oil filter, and make sure:
1. clean
2. lubricate the rubber o-ring with oil
3. check cap on the filter, finger tight
4. torque oil filter to 18 ft-lb
6. Replace drain plug with new crush washer, clean, and torque to 30 ft pounds
1. Make sure to remove any remnant of gasket on the drain pan or bolt
7. With a funnel, add 5+ gallons, check it, and add more if necessary
1. check owner's manual, OR
2. measure the amount you take out
8. Start the engine, check leaks, shut off and measure with dipstick
9. For accurate oil level measurement, make sure your car is level
* you can lower the car at this point
11. Make sure no leak near oil filter and drain plug

## Oil Reset

1. Menu / Settings
2. Vehicle settings
3. Services/Maintenance / Reset Oil Change
4. Edit and set 5000 miles for the next service

## Final Comments

1. Oil change interval: 5000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
2. Oil type: Synthetic 0w20
3. Oil brand: doesn't matter as long as it is 0w20 (check your owner's manual)
4. Recycle the used oil

Be safe, stay dirty. Enjoy the work!

God bless!