OEM 2004 Toyota Camry Oil Filter

2004 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter on 2004 Toyota Camry?

  A: The first step for oil filter replacement involves removing the engine under cover RH while preventing skin exposure to mineral oil that causes dryness and dermatitis and avoiding harmful substances in used engine oil. Protect your skin by using gloves and clothing during maintenance then thoroughly wash oil from your hands after the task. Take old engine oil along with filters to proper disposal facilities. The procedure starts with draining oil from the engine through the combination of removing both the oil filler cap and oil drain plug while collecting the oil in a separate container. To remove the oil filter sub-assembly use Special Service Tool: 09228-07501. Hollow the surface where the oil filter will be installed before putting engine oil on the new filter gasket and secure it gently until the gasket touches the seat. Special Service Tool: 09228-07501 is needed to turn the new gasket by an additional 3/4 measurement. The technician should use a new gasket to install the oil drain plug which requires torquing to 45 Nm (459 kgf-cm, 33 ft.lb) while adding fresh engine oil according to the specified capacities: 4.7 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.1 Imp. qts) for drain and refill with filter change or 4.5 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 Imp. qts) for unfilled motor and 5.5 liters (5.8 US qts, 4.8 Imp. qts) for dry You need to attach the oil filler cap while conducting an inspection for any oil leaks and reinstalling the engine under cover RH.