Oil Change Advice

[Ed Graefe]

Sorry, I know this sounds like a very mundane question, but is an oil change straight forward on a '96 LS400?

Where is the oil filter? I can't see it but haven't taken the plastic apron off yet.

And what grade of oil is best?

Many thanks

Ed

[steve2006]

Hi Ed,

Oil filter is accessed from underneath located on passenger side of engine about halfway along,it's best to completely remove the under engine cover (mixture of bolts and crosshead screws)

Sump drain plug is at rear of sump.

Recommended oil is 5w-30 I use Havoline Fully Synthetic from Morrissons Petrol stations at around £17.00/5 litres ( just enough).

I also use a genuine Toyota filter around £12.00 from Lexus including a new sump plug washer.

Filter is mounted horizontally so only half fill with fresh oil to prime or you will spill oil when fitting,make sure the old seal comes off with old filter,apply a little fresh oil to new seal and hand tighten only.

[Ed Graefe]

Hi Ed,

Oil filter is accessed from underneath located on passenger side of engine about halfway along,it's best to completely remove the under engine cover (mixture of bolts and crosshead screws)

Sump drain plug is at rear of sump.

Recommended oil is 5w-30 I use Havoline Fully Synthetic from Morrissons Petrol stations at around £17.00/5 litres ( just enough).

I also use a genuine Toyota filter around £12.00 from Lexus including a new sump plug washer.

Filter is mounted horizontally so only half fill with fresh oil to prime or you will spill oil when fitting,make sure the old seal comes off with old filter,apply a little fresh oil to new seal and hand tighten only.

That's exactly what I needed.

Many thanks once again Steve. You're a star.

Ed