OEM 2008 Toyota Highlander Oil Filter

2008 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter on 2008 Toyota Highlander?

  A: The first step to replace an oil filter for a 2GR-FE engine includes protective measures to prevent contact with engine oil because it both irritates the skin and contains dangerous elements. The processor requires protective clothing and gloves during oil handling and demands complete skin washing after exposure to oil. You must send waste oil products along with filters to appropriate recycling facilities. Start the process by extracting the engine oil: remove the oil filler cap followed by the removal of the oil drain plug and its gasket to drain the oil into a container before reinstalling and tightening both parts with a new gasket at 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf). Your next step should include removal of the oil filter element service hole cover followed by hose connection to the pipe and extraction of the oil filter drain plug from the oil filter cap. To extract oil from the filter you should insert the pipe with hose through the oil filter cap which must have the O-ring properly placed while collecting the oil into a suitable container. The procedure starts with draining the oil then removing the pipe and O-ring but using Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to remove the oil filter cap and extract the oil filter element along with its O-ring while avoiding any damage by not using tools for the O-ring. Before installing the oil filter cap users should wash the cap clean and coat a fresh O-ring with engine oil before placing it onto the cap. To install the oil filter element, you must first install a new element and then clean the contact surfaces before adding engine oil to the O-ring and finally using Special Service Tool: 09228-06501 to tighten the oil filter cap to a torque of 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf) with zero part clearance. The oil filter drain plug requires installation with 13 Nm (127 kgf-cm, 10 ft-lbf) torque while keeping the O-ring clear of any impediments before installing the oil filter element service hole cover. Finish the procedure by putting clean engine oil into the tank then reinstalling the oil filler cap followed by engine startup to check for any leaks at the oil filter cap and drain plug before securing the service hole cover.