If you want to skip to a section: 1:06 - Tools required 3:15 - Draining oil 6:45 - Filter housing inspection & cleaning 7:41 - Installing new o-rings 10:11 - Begin reassembly 12:14 - Adding new engine oil
I want to buy this filter for my rv4 2018 and the seller tells me that it did not fit on my rv4 here is the link www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007QVVV7M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A15CBTP5BTSNTZ&psc=1 this is the same number answer of seller Hello ghislain côté, Thank you for your interest. However this part will not fit your RV4
This is by far, the best oil change instruction for this series Rav4 on TH-cam! My 2014 is a daily driver and I commute about 500 miles per week, so I do a lot of oil changes on it, I come back and watch this video prior to heading out to the garage every time! It serves as great instruction and reminds me of the order of operations and the torque values. Many thanks for sharing this one Mike!
Thanks so much for this video! I luckily came across it and from there was able to change the oil on my friend's 2016 Rav4 without any hiccups. One of the best video's on car repair I have seen (and I watch lots of them). Thanks Again!
Hi Mike, just wanted to let you know I successfully did my oil change today and it was thanks to your excellent video, which I watched many times. Thank you for this.
there is absolutely no reason why this has to be this complicated. Car manufacturers have made this so difficult to force people to send the car to the dealership. Great video though, very comprehensive.
I believe most cars just use a whole filter cartridge that contains all these parts. Toyota made it so that you only replace the filter itself and some O rings. Perhaps it's to reduce waste. But it really complicates it.
I bought a 2018 Rav 4 from the stealership three months ago. A few days ago I changed the oil. They say every 10,000 miles. Forget that. I do 5,000. It's not like it's their problem once it leaves the lot. Anyway, when I got the cartridge off and the filter, the bottom o-ring was missing. And these guys are supposed to be the experts? I skipped the free oil change due to Covid 19, but I won't be going back, regardless.
Excellent video. I just finished my first oil & filter change on my '014 RAV4. This was by far the best how-to video I found. Unlike the demise of points & condensers and carburetors, I'm not a fan of that of the old canister-type filter. But the extra hassle with the cartridge & housing design is not a huge deal. Anyway, the other videos are probably okay but the guys mumble and use ambiguous phrases like "this thing." This one is a keeper. Thank you very much.
Great video. I've watch about 15 video's and this was the only video showing Torque specification. I purchased the Haynes manual and I was confused on oil torques, clearly a misprint, oil filter plug 110 ft pounds. You state 9, I'm guessing the book should have stated 10, not 110. So I am very thankful for your video.
One of the best instructional video out there. Clear, concise and logical. I now have the confidence to tackle this after getting all the necessary tools. Thanks.
A lot of oil change shops never take the filter plug, they just take the whole filter which saves time, a little messy though, I've been doing the same for 4 years and no problem, although this is a great video if you want to follow the exact Toyota specs for That I say A+
Mike, really helpful video, you covered it all very eloquently, fun and entertaining to watch you in action. You are truly a skillful educator! Thanks for this, totally amazing well done video.
Clicked on the vid wondering why there even was a vid on changing the oil. Now I know why. I have to wait 20 minutes before checking the oil level. I've been doing oil level checks wrong on Toyotas all these decades.
Thanks for the in detail video... replace the plastic filter housing with a toyota metal one - toyota part 15620-31060 for about $25.00. Plastic housing can crack.....also I think it takes the 4.73L for the fill up.
Thanks for the detailed and most excellent and entertaining video on the river oil change with the much over complicated and over thought oil filter. Had a beer while I watched and now ready to do the girlfriends ricer4, I mean rav4. Good times and thanks again. We'll get her a ram in due time.😁👍
As you mentioned, have never been able to get that drain plug cap off the oil filter. When I try to ratchet it off, the filter assembly itself loosens up. So all my oil changes have been done with that plug never coming off.
Thank you. You are a very cheerful teacher. Everything explained so clearly , we cannot say we didi not understand. Thanks ! Your friendddddd from P.RICO , Edwin Oliveras.
A couple of other tips are it's always better to do a hot oil change to get out most of that residual oil and if you're really meticulous about the internal parts of your motor, it would never hurt to run a litre of cheap oil through again to flush out the residual oil in the pan especially if you're propping your car up on an angle, like he did. And to be even more meticulous some people have been known to use magnetic drain plugs to catch the metal parts throughout your oil. And this also extends the life of your oil filter dramatically and also helps in the first few engine flushes of a brand new motor.
Just wanted you to know that this was a great video. First time doing an oil change on a 2017 rav 4 and your video showed everything to expect . My oil change went exactly like your video said including draining the entire oil jug . Even though it's my first time on a RAV4 it's still went easier than both of my Ford trucks 03 and 13, that like to piss oil everywhere on a oil change. I have a 2010 Corolla so the paper cartridge is not new to me . Thanks
@@Mike_Barker Hey! You're active! I feel honored to txt with you. Would you mind telling me where you found the torque specifications? I can't find any literature on it. You're awesome brother!
@@brianking7462 they are printed on the box that the oil filter comes in (if you buy the filter from Toyota). I also found the info online, but can't remember exactly where. 🤔
Great video. Yes, you should wait 10-20 minutes for the oil to make its way down to the pan and get a good deep stick reading. This goes back decades, still applies today. even though the oil being used has the viscosity of water, the engine tolerances are much tighter. And as others have mentioned, do open your garage when you turn the engine on.
Hi Mike. Thank you for sharing this with us. You did an excellent job in the very thorough presentation, enjoyed your narration style as well. God Bless!
Snap On 3/8 inch torque wrench ... how did you set to 9ft/lbs? Believe minimum on it is 10ft/lbs. However, excellent flex head on the torque wrench as now hard to come by without spending more than $100
Good eye! Mine is model QD2RF75 and the lowest mark on the shaft is actually 5 ft/lbs. I don't know what the accuracy is below that... But I've never had to use it that low either 🤔
You are absolutely hilarious. Very informative as well. Thank you for the video. This will be my first time changing the oil in my Rav4. They've made it so difficult.
Why can't they do the engine oil filter above? The 2 2015+ Subarus I have the oil filter on top, theirs was on bottom in earlier models like my 2003 Corolla. Much cleaner now than than the horizontal mount in my 97 Corolla. Thanks for the video.
Toyota is not alone. We have late model VW and Chrysler minivan and both have plastic filter housing to insert the filter filment. Toyota went little further with their oil filter housing design.
I’ve smashed 6 extracting tools including the one from Toyota,it’s taken 4days of trying ,in the end I had to use three foot exstention bar and a lot of effort to remove the alloy fitted one from the factory, so on refitting do not over tighten ,and change oil every six months regardless of mileage then it shouldn’t seize up
Thanks for the post, helpful. I really DO NOT like those Canister Oil Filter setups, next car I will make sure it comes with a regular type filter. Hopefully the Rav4 2019 will have a regular type set-up !
Dealer overtorqued the filter on the 10k free oil change. Any suggestions on how to break it loose on 20k oilchange. I changed the oil, but couldn't get filter housing off with proper tool...
Why wouldn't it be? The engine temperature is controlled by the thermostat and the engine should be running at the same temperature (or close to it) year round.
Thanks for your video. I get that Toyota is saving on the disposable steel can but the old style was so much easier. Sometimes I take it in for as oil change and sometimes I DIY. I have the filter wrench and all but this time the filter was put on (at a dealer) with a death grip and I'm afraid I'll break the cap. Is it any easier to remove when cold or hot? Or any other advice? Thanks!
Well the engine should be warned up before you change the oil so the filter housing will likely already be warm. Invest in the proper filter housing wrench to make your life a lot easier. 👍
@@Mike_Barker Thanks for the reply, but it was already warm and I have a great wrench. I've since found other youtube sites that had to use an impact wrench (scary thing to try) to loosen an way over-tight filter. My last change was by a Toyota dealer I don't know if they over-tightened it or if it was already too tight and they changed the oil and blew off the filter change. Either way IT STINKS!! Thanks ag for the reply.
When you are putting the oil filter back on around 11min mark, I see a little metal tab that looks to keep the filter housing from unscrewing. Do you have to bend that out or can it be damaged when taking off the filter housing?
Honestly... I'm so use the the cartridge setup now that it doesn't really bother me. It is a lot less mess than the old spin on type. A spin on filter mounted on the top of the engine would be the most convenient (ie. Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ).
Stick with what Toyota recommends for weight. You could always opt for one of those high mileage designed oils from any of the leading manufacturers though, while still keeping the same oil viscosity.
Mike. Some premium oil cartridge oil filters have a steel sleeve inside them. Plus there is a steel sleeve inside the toyota oil filter housing. Will using a premium oil filter cartridge restrict oil flow due to having 2 steel sleeves in a filtering assembly? (OEM Toyota filters don't have a sleeve inside the filter)
Hi! Which tools would you like more details about? I'll take a look through the video and try to add some additional descriptions in the video description.
I believe it's to keep the filter housing from backing out. I've had no issues removing the housing though. Come to think of it... my clip may have gone missing since I made this video! I'll check the next time I'm working on the car and let you know though. 👌
Thank you for your quick reply. If the purpose of this clip is to lock the housing in place, I wonder what is the proper way to release the clip to prepare for the removal of the housing.
My stupid phone and its auto correct abilities I meant to type maintenance not mainframe, sorry about that but its kool Already found a video on how to reset the maintenance light but thanks again on the DIY video it was really helpful.
Be Safe , just remember put parking brake on , chock wheels, and let someone know your working under your car, open garage door when starting car, take your time and when all done have a beer..thanks for the torque specs and O ring tips.
Just a little fyi.. I didn’t have a 1/2” for the filter drain plug (did this for a friend and forgot to bring it).. anyways, I just used the filter adapter and still loosened it, used the oil catch (definitely more messy), but it can be done without using that plastic adapter and taking that thing off..
Do yourself a favor and replace that plastic filter housing with an aluminum one ( Napa keeps them in stock). I was changing my wife's oil and the damn thing broke leaving a hole in the side of it. This is a fairly common issue.
The dealer tighten the dem thing to tite, I have to use impact drill to get it open, but it broke left me with small hole, I could not get to the store in sunday, i have to use JB weld to attach the broken piece, and it work, till next oil change i will get the aluminum replacement.
I was going to do that myself. Then I read about how some folks have had problems with the aluminum filter caps as well. I decided to get the original plastic oil filter cap. Either one is fine. It's only a problem if you let someone else change your oil and/or if you don't torque the parts to the specified torque. Also some folks use the wrong wrench. They use one that is meant for the smaller oil filter cap on a Corolla which will fit the top but is not the correct tool. Also use a socket that fits the hex head on the oil filter cap wrench instead of just using a ⅜ inch extension to remove the housing.
If you want to skip to a section:
1:06 - Tools required
3:15 - Draining oil
6:45 - Filter housing inspection & cleaning
7:41 - Installing new o-rings
10:11 - Begin reassembly
12:14 - Adding new engine oil
Mike Barker you remember when rav4 had such a easy oil change ahhh good days
Dominic Alvarez - I think it's still pretty easy. Anybody can do it with a few simple tools!
Torque wrench I assume is 3/8 torque wrench?
You bet it is!
I want to buy this filter for my rv4 2018 and the seller tells me that it did not fit on my rv4 here is the link www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B007QVVV7M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A15CBTP5BTSNTZ&psc=1 this is the same number answer of seller Hello ghislain côté,
Thank you for your interest. However this part will not fit your RV4
Hi Mike, just wanted to say thanks for this absolute gem of a video. I rewatch it every 6 months when it’s time for an oil change. Legend! Thanks!
Best Rav4 oil change video I've seen. Using proper tools, proper lubrication and torque specs. Thumbs up!!!
Thanks Little T!!
This is by far, the best oil change instruction for this series Rav4 on TH-cam! My 2014 is a daily driver and I commute about 500 miles per week, so I do a lot of oil changes on it, I come back and watch this video prior to heading out to the garage every time! It serves as great instruction and reminds me of the order of operations and the torque values. Many thanks for sharing this one Mike!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks so much for this video! I luckily came across it and from there was able to change the oil on my friend's 2016 Rav4 without any hiccups. One of the best video's on car repair I have seen (and I watch lots of them). Thanks Again!
Hi Mike, just wanted to let you know I successfully did my oil change today and it was thanks to your excellent video, which I watched many times. Thank you for this.
Man... I'm super happy that you were able to get it done!
What a cool dude in Canada, eh! He was thorough and safe as they value human life in Canada.
Just purchased a 2015 RAV4 and this video is beyond helpful. Very well done! I really appreciate the torque settings.
Stupid, oil filter,who's idea was this.
Excellent video! I just purchased a 2015 Rav4 and want to start doing my own oil changes. You made this so easy and very detailed. Thanks a lot!
Plz my comment that meant to be helpful to all of us, CA, USA
there is absolutely no reason why this has to be this complicated. Car manufacturers have made this so difficult to force people to send the car to the dealership. Great video though, very comprehensive.
Hey Christian. I would tend to agree with you 😅
Complicated? ...
I believe most cars just use a whole filter cartridge that contains all these parts. Toyota made it so that you only replace the filter itself and some O rings. Perhaps it's to reduce waste. But it really complicates it.
I bought a 2018 Rav 4 from the stealership three months ago. A few days ago I changed the oil. They say every 10,000 miles. Forget that. I do 5,000. It's not like it's their problem once it leaves the lot. Anyway, when I got the cartridge off and the filter, the bottom o-ring was missing. And these guys are supposed to be the experts? I skipped the free oil change due to Covid 19, but I won't be going back, regardless.
Baloney. It's not rocket science.
Excellent video. I just finished my first oil & filter change on my '014 RAV4. This was by far the best how-to video I found. Unlike the demise of points & condensers and carburetors, I'm not a fan of that of the old canister-type filter. But the extra hassle with the cartridge & housing design is not a huge deal. Anyway, the other videos are probably okay but the guys mumble and use ambiguous phrases like "this thing." This one is a keeper. Thank you very much.
Great video. I've watch about 15 video's and this was the only video showing Torque specification. I purchased the Haynes manual and I was confused on oil torques, clearly a misprint, oil filter plug 110 ft pounds. You state 9, I'm guessing the book should have stated 10, not 110. So I am very thankful for your video.
One of the best instructional video out there. Clear, concise and logical. I now have the confidence to tackle this after getting all the necessary tools. Thanks.
A lot of oil change shops never take the filter plug, they just take the whole filter which saves time, a little messy though, I've been doing the same for 4 years and no problem, although this is a great video if you want to follow the exact Toyota specs for That I say A+
Now the I changed the oil on the car, I can head to the bar. It's not far, I need to get out. Great video, great accent!
Mike, really helpful video, you covered it all very eloquently, fun and entertaining to watch you in action. You are truly a skillful educator! Thanks for this, totally amazing well done video.
You helped me changed the oil in my car... It was you.
Thanks for including the torque specs on this! Great Canadian accent.
I have an accent?!? Hah! Just kidding. I know the Atlantic Canadian accent comes through pretty strong at times. I'm glad I could help you out. 😀
Excellent video, informative with a little humor. You have a good personality.
Well done. I have been doing my own oil changes for years but never a Toyota. Bit different but not hard. Helpful giving the torque specs.
One of the better videos on this subject.
Thank Human!
Clicked on the vid wondering why there even was a vid on changing the oil. Now I know why. I have to wait 20 minutes before checking the oil level. I've been doing oil level checks wrong on Toyotas all these decades.
Hi Mike, thanks for your help. Best video I found for this and I had the Dr. Recommended one beer with lunch
I love how you say 'out'. Great video!
Thanks for the in detail video... replace the plastic filter housing with a toyota metal one - toyota part 15620-31060 for about $25.00. Plastic housing can crack.....also I think it takes the 4.73L for the fill up.
Thanks for the detailed and most excellent and entertaining video on the river oil change with the much over complicated and over thought oil filter. Had a beer while I watched and now ready to do the girlfriends ricer4, I mean rav4. Good times and thanks again. We'll get her a ram in due time.😁👍
A cold beer is a technical requirement when doing many task in the garage. Just don't have too many before you start! Lol!
As you mentioned, have never been able to get that drain plug cap off the oil filter. When I try to ratchet it off, the filter assembly itself loosens up. So all my oil changes have been done with that plug never coming off.
You got it on the bull's eyes. Great explanation, easy to understand. Thanks.
thank you for this!! i just got a 2017 rav4.
Thank you. You are a very cheerful teacher. Everything explained so clearly , we cannot say we didi not understand. Thanks ! Your friendddddd from P.RICO , Edwin Oliveras.
A couple of other tips are it's always better to do a hot oil change to get out most of that residual oil and if you're really meticulous about the internal parts of your motor, it would never hurt to run a litre of cheap oil through again to flush out the residual oil in the pan especially if you're propping your car up on an angle, like he did. And to be even more meticulous some people have been known to use magnetic drain plugs to catch the metal parts throughout your oil. And this also extends the life of your oil filter dramatically and also helps in the first few engine flushes of a brand new motor.
I like to see you clean inside oil housing which most people don’t do it.
This video was very detailed which I loved about it! It made me very confident to do my own and turned out great.
Just wanted you to know that this was a great video. First time doing an oil change on a 2017 rav 4 and your video showed everything to expect . My oil change went exactly like your video said including draining the entire oil jug . Even though it's my first time on a RAV4 it's still went easier than both of my Ford trucks 03 and 13, that like to piss oil everywhere on a oil change. I have a 2010 Corolla so the paper cartridge is not new to me . Thanks
Thanks for this video. You made it fun and very professional. All the way down from Miami.
Miami!! Nice city. Thanks for the kind words
I don't usually comment, but when I do - it's because you are EXCELLENT!!! ♫♪♫♪♫
Hahahahahaha thanks! 😆
@@Mike_Barker Hey! You're active! I feel honored to txt with you. Would you mind telling me where you found the torque specifications? I can't find any literature on it. You're awesome brother!
@@brianking7462 they are printed on the box that the oil filter comes in (if you buy the filter from Toyota). I also found the info online, but can't remember exactly where. 🤔
@@Mike_Barker Lovely! That trumps the conflicting values I've seen on the interwebs. Thanks buddy! You're the best!
Thank you for a comprehensive video.
Great video, one of the best I have seen. If you can't change your oil in a Rav4 after watching this, Jiffy Lube!!! Great job.
Hahahahahaha thanks Jerry!
Jiffy Lube? Not me. Not ever. I wouldn't trust them with my car...
Great video! Could you please list all the tools with dimensions?
A new designed filter aimed to reduce waste. Good explanation and demonstration.
Actually not that new. Our 2009 RAV4 has this same design.
Great video. Yes, you should wait 10-20 minutes for the oil to make its way down to the pan and get a good deep stick reading. This goes back decades, still applies today. even though the oil being used has the viscosity of water, the engine tolerances are much tighter.
And as others have mentioned, do open your garage when you turn the engine on.
i think toyota has a tech service bulletin on the oil viscocity... but im not sure... they do have updated oil change info on the camry... fyi...
Very detailed oil change. Well done! I just remember 30/20/10 ft lbs for the torque specs to keep it simple.
Robmar that's a great trick to remember them!
I just use 9, 18 & 27
I come back to this video every 3000-5000 miles
My oil container says it protects up to 10,000 miles. Should I ignore that and stick with 5,000 miles?
You should go with whatever the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends.
“You don’t even need this video!”
Continues to watch 😂
Hi Mike. Thank you for sharing this with us. You did an excellent job in the very thorough presentation, enjoyed your narration style as well.
God Bless!
Great video good work. Can you tell us and show us how you change the fuel filter? that would be great.
Snap On 3/8 inch torque wrench ... how did you set to 9ft/lbs? Believe minimum on it is 10ft/lbs. However, excellent flex head on the torque wrench as now hard to come by without spending more than $100
Good eye! Mine is model QD2RF75 and the lowest mark on the shaft is actually 5 ft/lbs. I don't know what the accuracy is below that... But I've never had to use it that low either 🤔
I just checked and Snap-on still sells a 3/8" flex head (it's now QD2RF75B). They advertise the range as 5-75 ft-lbs.
You are absolutely hilarious. Very informative as well. Thank you for the video. This will be my first time changing the oil in my Rav4. They've made it so difficult.
Hey there yellowbus. It's an extra couple of steps, but I'm the grand scheme of things it's still a pretty easy task (easier than rebuilding engines!)
Why can't they do the engine oil filter above? The 2 2015+ Subarus I have the oil filter on top, theirs was on bottom in earlier models like my 2003 Corolla. Much cleaner now than than the horizontal mount in my 97 Corolla.
Thanks for the video.
Great job brother, very thorough!
Thanks!!
I like how comprehensive this video is! Thank you!
No Moses .... Thanks to all you guys for watching! Just glad it helped you.
Love the RUSH reference! Great video! Thanks!
You are most welcome. Glad you liked it!
Well described and safe method to change oil.
Great video. Well done, explained well, and humorous at times.
Thanks Dr. B. Glad to hear the feedback. It would be a potentially boring topic so humour helps 👍😀
On the 7th day, God created Hell.. for a place to send the toyota engineer that decided not to go with a normal, replaceable oil filter.
Toyota is not alone. We have late model VW and Chrysler minivan and both have plastic filter housing to insert the filter filment. Toyota went little further with their oil filter housing design.
Thanks sir
How is doing now.
I could hear the cold start rattle which I have on my 17 rav4, is there any issue with that?
I changed mine like it says it takes 4.6 quarts but I had to use the whole 5 quarts to get it up to the top mark on the dipstick.
Hmmm something is off there. Typically the instructions line up perfectly with my Rav everytime
I’ve smashed 6 extracting tools including the one from Toyota,it’s taken 4days of trying ,in the end I had to use three foot exstention bar and a lot of effort to remove the alloy fitted one from the factory, so on refitting do not over tighten ,and change oil every six months regardless of mileage then it shouldn’t seize up
Thanks for the post, helpful. I really DO NOT like those Canister Oil Filter setups, next car I will make sure it comes with a regular type filter.
Hopefully the Rav4 2019 will have a regular type set-up !
I'm learning to live with it. We will see what direction Toyota goes. I have a feeling the cartridge style isn't going anywhere though...
I believe the 2019 model has reverted to a spin on canister filter instead of the cartridge system.
Whoa! Very interesting if it's true that they've done that.
thanks for your video, it's crystal clear!
Great video bought it all the parts from your links. 2017 rav4
That's awesome Michael. Thank you so much! I'm glad the video was helpful.
YOU ARE THE BEST MIKE, THANK
Dealer overtorqued the filter on the 10k free oil change. Any suggestions on how to break it loose on 20k oilchange. I changed the oil, but couldn't get filter housing off with proper tool...
Use a bigger bar to get more leverage on it? I can't see how it could be torqued on THAT hard 🤔
This was one of the best oil change videos. I got from this Gloves, Googles, instructions. A sense of humor. Do you do parties? J/k
Hahaha oil changes aren't the most popular party tricks 😂
Thanks for very imformative video so helpful. God bless you.
hi, thank you fot the video. Do you know is there a fuel filter in Rav 4 2018 Pertol, and where is located ?
I believe it is in the fuel tank. I don't believe it is intended to be replaced.
@@Mike_Barker ok , thanks !
thanks. from Irag.حقيقة فديو .فيه لباق واسلوبك مشوق .
Very good video Sir! Very informative, well explained and funny too! Thanks for posting. Greetings from Puerto Rico
You're welcome! Let me know if there are any other Rav4 videos that you would find helpful.
Did you have to remove a plastic splash shield to access the filter and drain plug? I can't seem to find mine.
Not at all. My filter and drain plug were both easily accessible. Nothing had to be removed beforehand.
Instantly knew this man was Canadian
Yup, all you needed to see was the speedo in KMS ! ....and the THRUSH lable on the ramps!!!
Hey mate great video!
Are you able to do a oil maintenance reset light video on a 2015 RAV4 diesel please?
Is 0W20 the best for rav4 that you can use for summer and very harsh winters?
It's what Toyota recommends especially for long, cold, hard winters!
Why wouldn't it be? The engine temperature is controlled by the thermostat and the engine should be running at the same temperature (or close to it) year round.
Kind of humid for some people. But I love it here! I can do my oil changes rear round 😂
Thanks for your video. I get that Toyota is saving on the disposable steel can but the old style was so much easier. Sometimes I take it in for as oil change and sometimes I DIY. I have the filter wrench and all but this time the filter was put on (at a dealer) with a death grip and I'm afraid I'll break the cap. Is it any easier to remove when cold or hot? Or any other advice? Thanks!
Well the engine should be warned up before you change the oil so the filter housing will likely already be warm. Invest in the proper filter housing wrench to make your life a lot easier. 👍
@@Mike_Barker Thanks for the reply, but it was already warm and I have a great wrench. I've since found other youtube sites that had to use an impact wrench (scary thing to try) to loosen an way over-tight filter. My last change was by a Toyota dealer I don't know if they over-tightened it or if it was already too tight and they changed the oil and blew off the filter change. Either way IT STINKS!! Thanks ag for the reply.
I wanted to like this video like 5 times lol
Great information! Very thorough and clear.
Thanks Donna, I'm glad the video helped you out.
When you are putting the oil filter back on around 11min mark, I see a little metal tab that looks to keep the filter housing from unscrewing. Do you have to bend that out or can it be damaged when taking off the filter housing?
I see that some manufacturers have a spin on oil filter for the RAV 4. Would you recommend it or do you like the factory housing?
Honestly... I'm so use the the cartridge setup now that it doesn't really bother me. It is a lot less mess than the old spin on type.
A spin on filter mounted on the top of the engine would be the most convenient (ie. Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ).
Do you have a video for the transmission fluid ?
Hey, my 2015 Rav4 has over 155k miles. Is sae 20 still recommended or should I buy the oil most mechanics use after 100k miles?(30)
Stick with what Toyota recommends for weight. You could always opt for one of those high mileage designed oils from any of the leading manufacturers though, while still keeping the same oil viscosity.
5w40
Does it matter if the car is on level ground when changing the oil? I see you have it on a ramp.
It's not that critical. Some trace of old oil will always be left in the oil pan. Whether the car is perfectly level or not.
@@Mike_Barker Got it! Thanks!
Very good video, one of the best ones..thanks
Where did you get torque value for oil filter housing and cap? I can't seem to find anywhere. Thanks
Hi there I got the values from rav4world.com where someone had shared the factory Toyota instructions on how to do the oil change.
Specs can also be found at www.motivxtools.com/pages/toyota-tacoma-3-5l-v6-gen3-oil-service-guide
Mike. Some premium oil cartridge oil filters have a steel sleeve inside them. Plus there is a steel sleeve inside the toyota oil filter housing. Will using a premium oil filter cartridge restrict oil flow due to having 2 steel sleeves in a filtering assembly? (OEM Toyota filters don't have a sleeve inside the filter)
Hi David. Honestly... That is not a question I can answer. I'm not sure of the engineering ins and outs associated with oil filter design.
@@Mike_Barker OK. Thank you. I will stick with the OEM filters, don't want to replace the oil pump from over work.
Very good video, especially the filter housing.
Wonderful! very detailed video. Keep up the good work.
Hi Mike, could you descript about tools you used in this video, please. Thks
Hi! Which tools would you like more details about? I'll take a look through the video and try to add some additional descriptions in the video description.
Hi Mike, thanks for yours answer quickly. I need to know about the T-key, 2 extension keys etc.
What is the clip on the top of the housing @ 11:30? Any concern with this clip when unscrewing the housing?
I believe it's to keep the filter housing from backing out. I've had no issues removing the housing though. Come to think of it... my clip may have gone missing since I made this video! I'll check the next time I'm working on the car and let you know though. 👌
Thank you for your quick reply. If the purpose of this clip is to lock the housing in place, I wonder what is the proper way to release the clip to prepare for the removal of the housing.
I've never had to do anything special to release the clip.
I've replaced the housing cap on ours and neither the original nor the OEM replacement had a clip on it?
Great explanation. Thanks
Good details! Thanks for your time!!!!
Good job sir! 👍
Great video man, very helpful instructions. Now can you point me to a video were I can reset the mainframe light on my 2017 Toyota Rav4?
Jose, what do you mean by a main frame light? I'm not familiar with that term...
My stupid phone and its auto correct abilities I meant to type maintenance not mainframe, sorry about that but its kool Already found a video on how to reset the maintenance light but thanks again on the DIY video it was really helpful.
Hi Mike, Love your presentation.
Thank you so much!
Yeah Your very good and a excellent job!!! A lot of attention to detail AWESOME you can change my oil any time.
Hahaha thanks Ron!
Be Safe , just remember put parking brake on , chock wheels, and let someone know your working under your car, open garage door when starting car, take your time and when all done have a beer..thanks for the torque specs and O ring tips.
Absolutely! Always work with the door open or at least someway to keep yourself from breathing in the nasty fumes.
Whata wheels you got on there!? Previous gen?
Yup! $100 used. They got a sand blasting and some fresh paint prior to this video. I have since plastidipped them black.
@@Mike_Barker Nice! I would like a set for my Rav 4. I'm in Nova Scotia too, do you have a good place to find them other than kijiji/facebook?
No sir. I think I found these on Kijiji... But I'm using that site lesson less these days. There are just too many scammers.
@@Mike_Barker Alrighty! Thanx!
Just a little fyi.. I didn’t have a 1/2” for the filter drain plug (did this for a friend and forgot to bring it).. anyways, I just used the filter adapter and still loosened it, used the oil catch (definitely more messy), but it can be done without using that plastic adapter and taking that thing off..
Totally! I've bought filters before that didn't come with the little plastic spigot and have done exactly that.
@@Mike_Barker thanks for the vid! Very informative!!
Where or what brand are your ramps you used in making of this video??
Do yourself a favor and replace that plastic filter housing with an aluminum one ( Napa keeps them in stock). I was changing my wife's oil and the damn thing broke leaving a hole in the side of it. This is a fairly common issue.
The dealer tighten the dem thing to tite, I have to use impact drill to get it open, but it broke left me with small hole, I could not get to the store in sunday, i have to use JB weld to attach the broken piece, and it work, till next oil change i will get the aluminum replacement.
I was going to do that myself. Then I read about how some folks have had problems with the aluminum filter caps as well. I decided to get the original plastic oil filter cap.
Either one is fine. It's only a problem if you let someone else change your oil and/or if you don't torque the parts to the specified torque. Also some folks use the wrong wrench. They use one that is meant for the smaller oil filter cap on a Corolla which will fit the top but is not the correct tool. Also use a socket that fits the hex head on the oil filter cap wrench instead of just using a ⅜ inch extension to remove the housing.
@@njsongwriter Just discovered that you can't get an aluminum cap for a 2018 -- only up to 2017.
Just discovered you can't get an aluminum cap for a 2018 -- only available for up to 2017 models.
@@srfgrn That sucks. Maybe they'll be available soon