Toyota Camry 3.5 V6 2GR-FKS (2018): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• 14 mm socket (drain plug)
• 10 mm socket or wrench (access panel screws in the skid plate)
• torque wrench
• filter cap socket (sized to the cap)
• drain pan of 6 L (6.3 qt) or larger
• funnel
• gloves
• shop rags

1. Warm the engine to operating temperature and shut it off. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Wait a few minutes so the oil drains back into the oil pan.
2. Open the hood, remove the oil filler cap, and lift the dipstick up slightly. This lets the oil drain faster.
3. Raise the front of the car on a lift or set it on sturdy jack stands. Never rely on a jack alone.
4. Find the oil service access panel in the lower engine skid plate. Remove its screws (10 mm socket). If the skid plate blocks access, remove it completely.
5. Place the drain pan under the drain plug, which is at the rear of the oil pan. Remove the plug with a 14 mm socket and let the oil drain completely.
6. Replace the aluminum plug gasket with a new one (single-use; reusing it causes leaks). Wipe the threads and the sealing surface, install the plug, and tighten it to about 36-37 N·m (27 lb-ft).
7. Remove the oil filter cap assembly (it is on top of the engine). Take out the old cartridge and drain any remaining oil. Make sure the old O-ring did not stay behind in the engine's mounting seat.
8. Install the new filter cartridge in the cap, lubricate the new O-ring on the cap with fresh oil, and carefully thread the cap on. The cap tightening torque is approximately 25 N·m (18 lb-ft); verify the exact value against the manufacturer's specification. Do not overtighten: the cap is plastic.
9. Reinstall the access panel or the engine skid plate and tighten the screws. Lower the car.
10. Using the funnel, pour in about 4.5 L (4.8 qt) of 0W-20 oil, insert the dipstick, then add oil in small amounts. The nominal capacity with a filter change is about 5.4 L (5.7 qt), but go by the dipstick.
11. Close the filler neck with its cap and run the engine for 1-2 minutes. Make sure the oil pressure light goes out and there are no leaks at the drain plug or the filter cap.
12. Shut off the engine, wait 5-10 minutes, and check the level on the dipstick. It should be between the marks (within the area of the upper hole at the end of the dipstick). Top up if necessary.
13. Reset the maintenance reminder in the vehicle settings menu (scheduled maintenance section). After a few days, check the parking spot and the drain plug for drips.
14. Take the used oil and filter to a collection point. Do not pour them down the drain or onto the ground.

• Work only on jack stands or a lift, and never get under a car supported by a jack alone
• The oil and the exhaust manifold are hot after warm-up, so beware of burns
• Do not overfill the oil: overfilling causes foaming and oil being forced out through the crankcase ventilation
• Using 5W-20 oil is acceptable only temporarily, and the change interval should then be shortened