OEM 2003 Toyota Camry Oil Filter

2003 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter safely and correctly on 2003 Toyota Camry?

  A: Prior to oil filter replacement take necessary precautions since skin exposure to mineral oil can cause dryness and dermatitis while engine oil might contain unsafe substances. Protect your hands with gloves and wear appropriate clothing while you address the removal of engine oil residue by washing your skin completely with either soap-water or a water-free hand scrubber which must not include gasoline or thinners or solvents. Throw away both used oil and oil filters only at sites specifically meant for motor oil disposal. Empty the engine oil by taking out both the oil filler cap and oil drain plug while gathering oil in a container. To proceed with the process you must first use Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to remove the oil filter sub-assembly. Follow these steps to install the new filter: clean the oil filter seat properly, put oil on the gasket of the replacement filter, then install it gradually before tightening the filter until the seal reaches the seat. Use Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to turn the filter an additional 3/4 turns until the gasket makes contact with its seat. Finish the installation of the oil drain plug using a new gasket and torque it to 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.). The system requires 3.8 liters (4.0 US qts, 3.3 Imp. qts) engine oil for drain and refilling with filter replacement and 3.6 liters (3.8 US qts, 3.2 Imp. qts) without filter replacement and 4.5 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 Imp. qts) for dry filling. Complete the procedure by installing the oil filler cap while performing an inspection for oil leakages.