OEM 2005 Toyota 4Runner Oil Filter

2005 Toyota 4Runner Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter while ensuring safety and proper disposal on 2005 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: Engine oil contact must be limited when changing an oil filter as exposure time leads to skin irritation as well as the presence of dangerous substances in the oil. The user should put on protective clothing and gloves before handling used oil and wash every skin area that got in contact with it by using soap water or choosing a water-less hand wipe. Finding correct locations exists to throw used oil and filters. Begin the process by draining engine oil through these steps: first remove engine under cover seal No. 3 followed by removing the oil pan drain plug for oil drainage. Clean both components before installing new gaskets whose torque should be set to 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.). The first step involves disconnecting the drain pipe cap followed by using Special Service Tool: 09228-07501 to remove the oil filter into a container before reattaching the drain pipe cap followed by cleaning the oil catch plate. The drain hose (8 mm inside diameter with a 900 mm length) should be connected to the oil filter bracket followed by routing it underneath the engine through the engine under cover while establishing a container below to collect the oil. Dispose of the oil filter by using the tool while directing the drained oil into a receptacle before removing the drain hose then capping the drain port followed by cleaning the oil catch plate. The correct method for installing the new oil filter requires contact surface cleaning on the bracket followed by gasket lubrication from clean engine oil before hand tightening until bracket contact and completing final tightening with Special Service Tool: 09228-07501. The suggested engine oil volume amounts to 5.2 liters (5.5 US qts., 4.6 Imp. qts.) during drain and refill operation with an oil filter change but 4.9 liters (5.2 US qts., 4.3 Imp. qts.) if no filter change takes place and 6.0 liters (6.3 US qts., 5.3 Imp. qts.) for dry fill procedures. Complete the procedure by putting back the oil filler cap then inspect for leakage while making sure the oil level is accurate.