OEM 2006 Toyota Matrix Oil Filter

2006 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter while ensuring safety and proper installation on 2006 Toyota Matrix?

  A: A person should exercise caution when handling the oil filter because exposure to engine oil might create skin irritation and the oil contains dangerous substances. You must wear protective garments and gloves before cleaning your skin completely with soap and water or applying waterless hand cleaner to remove engine oil residue. Both used motor oil and filters need disposal at sites specifically designed for this purpose. Start by removing the engine under cover from the right side and then drain the engine oil through the oil filler cap followed by the oil drain plug while the oil drains into a container. Reinstall the oil drain plug after cleaning it along with a new gasket then secure it with a torque of 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.). The operation requires Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to extract the oil filter sub-assembly. To install an oil filter workers must inspect the surface, treat it with engine oil on a new filter gasket and slowly fasten it before reaching the required gasket contact. The additional 3/4 turn tightening stage should use Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to reach reference torque at 13 Nm (133 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.). The procedure ends with filling the engine with fresh oil while examining for any oil drips.