OEM 2006 Toyota Prius Oil Filter

2006 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter safely and correctly on 2006 Toyota Prius?

  A: The oil filter replacement procedure must begin by taking safety measures to minimize exposure to harmful engine oil substances whereas such substances generate skin irritation and dermatitis. When dealing with used oil always wear protective gear along with gloves and scrub your skin with soap water or apply water-free hand cleaner to cleanse it properly. The proper sites for used oil and oil filter disposal stand ready for your utilization. Start the oil filter replacement procedure by emptying all engine oil through drainage of the oil filler cap followed by the removal of the oil drain plug. Use a container to collect the oil while cleaning the drain plug and reinstalling it with a new gasket torqued to 38 Nm (387 kgf-cm, 28 ft. lbs.). Proceed to remove the oil filter sub-assembly by utilizing Special Service Tool: 09228-06501. Before attaching the oil filter users must first verify the installation surface for cleanliness then coat the new filter gasket with fresh engine oil before partially screwing the filter onto its mount still maintaining a 3/4 turn relationship using Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 and completing the process by torquing it to 17.5 Nm (178 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.). To complete the task add oil based on standard capacity guidelines before reinstalling the filler cap and checking the engine oil reading.