Owners of other Toyota and Lexus vehicles such as the Camry, C-HR, Venza, Avalon, 86, Sienna, Tacoma, RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia, IS 350, RX 350, UX 200, GS 350, IS 300 and ES 350 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A few aftermarket oil filters that are compatible with the 2ZR-FAE 1.8L I4 engine with their part numbers include the following: Mobil 1 M1-103A, ACDelco PF1233, Beck Arnley 041-8066, Premium Guard PG4476EX and Royal Purple 10-2840.

The tools and other items needed to complete this procedure include a floor jack with two jack stands (or automotive ramps), a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet, a 14mm socket with a 3/8" drive ratchet, a used oil catch container, an automotive funnel and a Lisle 63600 oil filter wrench (optional).

The 2ZR-FAE engine's total oil capacity for an oil change with a filter replacement is 4.4 U.S. quarts (or 4.2 liters) of new SAE 0W-20 oil.

Please check your owner's manual for the correct oil viscosity recommendation for your vehicle and your climate.

The first several steps are to warm up the engine for a few minutes, drive the car on to a level surface, turn off the ignition and shift the transmission into "Park".

Warming up the engine will help suspend any contaminants within the old oil and also allow it to drain out more quickly.

Engage the emergency / parking brake and place wheel chocks (or blocks) on both sides of the rear tires to help prevent the car from moving.

Open the hood, twist off the oil fill cap in the counterclockwise direction and partially remove the dipstick an inch or two.

Taking off the oil fill cap and partially removing the dipstick will help prevent a vacuum from forming and allow the old oil to drain out quickly.

Set the oil fill cap aside in a safe place.

Carefully raise the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and securely support it with at least two jack stands.

I chose to just raise the front passenger side of the car.

Please do not solely rely on the floor jack to support the vehicle.

You could also drive the vehicle on to automotive ramps.

I recommend wearing safety glasses any time you work under the vehicle.

The underside of the engine bay is covered by a black plastic cover or "skid plate".

They can be removed with either a 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet or a Phillips head screwdriver.

Set the four screws aside in a safe place.

Set the oil service access cover aside in a safe place.

Once the cover is out of the way, you'll be able to see the black metal oil pan.

The silver metal drain bolt is located on the back side of the oil pan.

The OEM oil filter is situated near the rear passenger side corner of the oil pan.

Carefully loosen the oil drain bolt a few turns in the counterclockwise direction with the 14mm wrench and a 3/8" drive ratchet until old oil starts to slowly drip out.

Be careful when you remove the drain bolt. The old oil might still be hot enough to burn your fingers depending on how long you warmed up the engine.

Carefully spin out the bolt and allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes or until the flow slows down to just an occasional drip.

The OEM part number for the oil drain plug washer is Toyota 90430-12031 (also known as 9043012031).

Make sure the old washer is not still stuck to the oil pan.

Clean off any debris from the oil drain port with a clean paper towel or a rag.

Spin in the drain bolt a few turns by hand in the clockwise direction to help prevent it from becoming cross threaded.

Tighten the oil drain bolt in the clockwise direction with the 14mm socket and a 3/8" drive ratchet until it is snug.

If you have a very reliable torque wrench, the service manual specification for tightening the oil drain bolt is 27 lb-ft (or 37 N-m).

Try to avoid over tightening the drain bolt to prevent from damaging the threads or cracking the aluminum pan which could result in an oil leak.

I highly recommend using an oil filter wrench such as the Lisle 63600 since it makes removing stubborn, stuck and over tightened filters much easier.

Attach the oil filter wrench to a short extension bar and a 3/8" drive ratchet.

Loosen the old oil filter by turning it in the counterclockwise direction.

Carefully spin off the old oil filter.

Allow the old oil to drain out from the filter and the filter receptacle for a minute or two.

Lubricating the rubber o-ring will help it form a better seal, prevent oil leaks and also make it easier to remove during the next oil change.

Make sure the old rubber o-ring gasket from the old oil filter is not still stuck to the engine.

Twist on the new oil filter in the clockwise direction until it is snug.

Continue tightening the oil filter about another 1/2 to 3/4 turn past finger tight.

Try to avoid over tightening the new oil filter which could damage the rubber o-ring gasket and result in an oil leak.

Double check that the oil drain bolt and new oil filter are tight before moving on to the next steps.

Slide the retaining tabs back into place over the upper side of the skid plate (closer to the engine).

Spin in the four screws a few turns by hand.

Make sure all four screws are tight before moving on to the next steps.

Insert an automotive funnel into the oil fill hole.

The oil fill cap on this Corolla had SAE 0W-20 printed on it. Please check your owner's manual for the viscosity specification for your vehicle and your climate.

Since it is much better to have slightly less oil than necessary in an engine than to overfill it, I recommend only pouring in about 4 U.S. quarts of oil at first.

Running an engine that has been overfilled with oil may result in sluggish performance and damage to seals, gaskets or other components.

Slowly pour in about 4.0 to 4.2 U.S. quarts of oil into the funnel.

Temporarily replace the oil filler cap, start the engine, let it run for a few minutes, shut it off, and allow the oil to drain down to the oil pan for at least 5 to 10 minutes.

Pull the oil dipstick out, wipe it clean, re-insert it and pull it out again to check the oil level.

If necessary, slowly pour in more SAE 0W-20 oil while repeatedly checking the level on the dipstick until it reaches just at or below the upper dot which indicates the "Full" or "Maximum" line.

Replace the oil filler cap by twisting it on the clockwise direction.

For most models, to reset the maintenance required or scheduled maintenance message on the gauge cluster's LCD screen, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition to "On" but do not start the engine. 2. Press the "back" arrow button to dismiss the "not ready to drive" message. 3. Use the arrow down button to select "Vehicle Settings". 4. Push and hold the "OK" button to access the "Vehicle Settings" menu. 5. Use the down arrow to select "Scheduled Maintenance" and push "OK". 6. When you see the "Reset Data?" message, choose "YES" and push the "OK" button. 7. You should see "Reset Complete".

Make sure you record the oil change in your car's service records.

It's also a good idea to check your driveway, garage or parking spot for drops of fresh oil which may indicate a leak from the drain bolt or the new oil filter and check the oil level on the dipstick during the next few days.

According to the "Warranty and Maintenance Guide", the service interval for changing the oil and filter is every 10,000 miles or every 12 months. If you have any special or "severe" operating conditions such as towing, short trips, taxi / delivery service or extensive idling, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 5,000 miles or every 6 months.

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