Question - OiL Change Gaskets

Yessir!

 

Also, note the torque value that is embossed on the bottom of the cartridge. 25N-m (19ft-lb), I believe? If you go over that, it will be very hard to remove the next time. The O ring pressure and slight contact with the cartridge flange is all that is needed.

If it takes more than a standard 3/8in ratchet to remove the cartridge, it was over-torqued previously.

 

Just a very light coating ... enough to let in slide in and create an initial leak-proof seal.

 

19ft-lbs on the canister will put you right about here (metal tab to canister tab relationship). I don't even torque it anymore, knowing around where it needs to end up. It's the oring that seals, not the tightness of the threads.

 

Here's also a zoomed in image of where the large canister oring goes.

 

Thanks so much gang. This website is so badass

 

rubber o-rings come with new filter. Be careful to put the big one in the correct slot... I havent changed the drain crush washer ever.. Zero to 1/2 ugga duggas for the filter

 

At some point get the Motivx wrench/tool ... grabs at the strongest point of the housing. Also I keep a spare filter housing (plastic, not the Lexus metal one that has a part number I cannot think of right now). If you break the plastic one during oil change you would appreciate having the spare ready.

 

Actually just got the motivx. Should be here in two days for the job this weekend!

 

We are training you just fine!

The Motivx tool fits tightly enough on the housing that it may not remove easily ... like a vacuum has formed. Just tap the side of the tool a few times and it should release the tool.