OEM 2002 Toyota Tacoma Oil Filter

2002 Toyota Tacoma Oil Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Safely Replace an Oil Filter on 2002 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: It is essential to protect your skin from mineral oil along with wearing protective clothing and gloves while handling the oil filter to safeguard against possible dermatitis symptoms and exposure to dangerous contaminants in used engine oil. Execute the oil-draining procedure from start to finish by removing the oil filler cap followed by the oil dipstick before unscrewing the oil drain plug to collect oil into a suitable container. Use Special Service Tool: 09228-07501 to remove the existing filter positioned at the left side of the cylinder block. Clean the oil filter contact area on the mounting. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket seal of the new filter. Then, use the tool to tighten the filter until the gasket contacts the seat and finally complete the seating with another 3/4 turn of torque with the tool. I will complete the process by cleaning and installing the new gasket on the oil drain plug before refilling the engine with fresh oil. After that I will reinstall the oil filler cap. Check engine leakages before starting the engine and inspect the engine oil level again. To protect the environment dispose used oil and filters at stations specified for this purpose.