OEM 2002 Toyota Camry Oil Filter

2002 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter safely and effectively on 2002 Toyota Camry?

  A: Safe practices need to be used for oil filter replacement because both mineral oil exposure for long periods and exposure to engine oil may result in dryness and irritation and dermatitis conditions in addition to possible harmful contaminants. Wear protective clothing together with gloves along with thorough skin washing using soap and water or utilizing water-less hand cleaners for removing used engine oil and stay away from utilizing gasoline and thinners and solvents. Irrigate your old oil along with its filter to specific disposal sites. To start prepare a container where you can safely drain the engine oil so begin with removing the oil filler cap followed by taking out the oil drain plug. Pour the engine oil into the container. To proceed you need to employ Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 for unlocking the oil filter sub-assembly. New oil filters require engine oil against their gasket before being installed loosely on the surface then tightened until the gasket reaches the seat. Apply Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to complete the installation by tightening it another 3/4 turn. The first step involves installing the clean drain plug with its new gasket which needs 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.) torque while pouring fresh engine oil according to three measurements: 3.8 liters (4.0 US quarts, 3.3 Imp. quarts) for a drain and refill with oil filter change or 3.6 liters (3.8 US quarts, 3.2 Imp. quarts) for a drain and refill without oil filter change. The third option requires 4.5 liters (4.8 US quarts, 4. Finish by mounting the oil filler cap and verify for any oil leakage.