OEM 2003 Toyota Highlander Oil Filter

2003 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: You should exercise care while replacing the oil filter because mineral oil exposure can cause dry skin and dermatitis and dermatitis and used engine oil may contain dangerous substances. You should wear protective clothing together with gloves when performing this task since you need to wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water to remove used engine oil or use a water-less hand cleaner while keeping away from gasoline and both thinners and solvents. The proper place for disposing used oil and oil filters exists at designated disposal sites. As the first task start by draining all engine oil: open the oil filler cap followed by the oil drain plug to collect the oil in a suitable vessel. As the next step, use Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to remove the oil filter sub-assembly. Installation requires cleansing the oil filter mounting surface followed by application of fresh engine oil on the new filter gasket before gently screwing it into position until the gasket makes contact with the seat. Tighten the filter with Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 until it reaches a total of 3/4 turn beyond the contact point. After installation of the fresh gasket on the oil drain plug, add selected oil amounts which are 3.8 liters (4.0 US qts., 3.3 Imp. qts.) for drain and refill with oil filter change and 3.6 liters (3.8 US qts., 3.1 Imp. qts.) for drain and refill without oil filter change as well as 4.5 liters (4.7 US qts., 3.9 Imp. qts.) for dry fill. To finish up the process install the oil filler cap while checking for possible fluid leakages.