That is a great video! I've been a teacher for almost forty years, and I've never seen a clearer lesson! It was cool that you admitted when you made a couple of mistakes, too; it made me trust you. 🙂
This was probably the best information on how to chg oil and filter, he covered everything. Hit on all the points, he even tells you where to place the jack to lift your car. Great job!
I’ve watched a ton of how to videos & this has got to be one of the best & most concise videos out there. Really great job at pointing out the parts & locations & video editing. Thanks
Very well presented with a clear step-by-step explanation. Good job. This video is GOOD as he does not go off the rails and talk about all kinds of irrelevant stuff like many other video creators do. It was good as it was plain and simple and straight to the point. No fluff. Very well done.
This is by far the most legit, very precise and helpful video maintenance i have ever seen period. Thanks for sharing 🙏. 😃. Very simple and looks easy. Now off i go do my rav4 for an oil change.
Awesome video with no extraneous material! FYI: My STP oil filter came with the plastic oil filter drain in the box. The end that goes into the oil filter housing was threaded making it much easier to get a good seal. Thanks again! 👍👍
I wish the Toyota oil filters came with the threaded attachment. It's okay though because I no longer drain the filter from the bottom. ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Great video👍 This was a very detail step by step video & everything was done properly. I've done oil changes on many cars before. I watch this video because the oil filter is somewhat different for this vehicle. Thank you.
Followed this for the 2016 hybrid, thanks for the help! Wish I'd had watched all the way through first before attempting, I would have put oil on the seals like you suggest, oh well, I'll remember next time! Thank you again so very much!
Thank you for this video! I am going to try and change my own oil! Watching your video and will the clear instructions I think it’s something I can handle!
You're welcome! If you want to make this job easier, watch my other video on removing the whole filter without having to remove the plug underneath. ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Thanks! It's more helpful to laugh at mistakes rather than continue to feel stress and embarrassment. Mistakes are a normal part of DIY work, that's how you learn.
I have watched a few videos about how to change engine oil on a 2017 Toyota RAV4. You presented the instruction thoroughly, then added a few valuable tips at the end of the video. Two thumbs up for this video. It would be nice if you could show a list of tools needed for the oil change at the beginning of the video, such as the torque wrench, the oil drain pan, specific Toyota filter housing wrench, standard socket with size for the drain plug. This will help the person to gather all before the oil changout.
Never thought an oil change video Could be so pleasant to watch. Thank you! Now, what the yuk is that filter thing, jeez, what happened to the filters nowadays… I thought my Aldi was silly with its housing, but this 🙄 now I gotta buy a tool to remove that thing. 😂
You're welcome! I am not a fan of this filter type either. I guess it's probably eco friendly to toss the used paper filter in the trash instead of a whole metal canister with the paper filter in the trash. It reduces metal waste?
Thank you! I appreciate your straight forward step by step instructions AND links for parts! Very well done! Oh and man you've got a very clean undercarriage. Does your Rav4 even get on the road?!
You're welcome! You have a good eye! Yes it doesn't get a lot of use, the miles put on it are way less than the industry average. We bought it two months before corona was declared a pandemic and my girl works 5 mins away from home. It currently has about 36k miles, the value of the Rav4 is worth more than the loan amount left, hehe.
Great video! Thank you for your time and effort. A good mix of video and stills, and personal tips and official specs. Hahaha, if you were my son, I would be proud. Lol Take care. :)
Good video that showed me how to do the job, but I should add that the plastic tool that goes into the filter to drain it SCREWS in. So very much easier than if you try to force it in, as you did here.
Thanks! Regarding the plastic tool, some are threaded that screw in and others snap in. The one in the video is a snap in type. The middle is cut into into three parts that compress and expand to snap in place. I no longer drain the oil through the bottom of the filter. I have a video linked in this video description talking about it.
Very nice video, clear and concise instructions. I do think that the little drain bolt on the bottom of the filter housing seems a bit pointless. Made a hell of a mess anyway why not just pull the filter housing out and not worry about it.?
Thanks! That's a good point about the plug at the bottom of the filter. I don't remove that plug anymore. I cover that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
***I now tighten the filter housing to 20 ft-lbs. When I tighten the housing to 18 ft-lbs the whole housing spins when I remove the bottom nut. That lower nut doesn't need much, don't go over 9 ft-lbs. Check video description for more information. ***
Thank you for this. I was under my wife’s RAV4 cursing Toyota because I couldn’t find the stupid oil filter. I asked Siri and she pointed me to your video.
This video was super helpful, it was very clear so thank you for that! I noticed that you didn't fill the filter with new oil before installing it. This is something I've done on all my prior cars. Is there any reason for this?
Thanks for the feedback! It is not necessary to fill the filter with oil. Look at the manufacturer owner's manual and service manual and if it says to fill with the filter with oil, you follow the manual. The manuals are created by the engineers that made the car. I am aware that some people fill the filter with oil, but that is not necessary. As an example, my Acura TSX has the famous K24 engine and you can't add oil to the filter because its installed sideways and the oil will fall out before you tighten it. Those K24 engines are among the most bullet proof engines out there. Why did you start filling your oil filter with oil?
@@ChavezDIY I don't know if some cars still recommend it, but I know some folks would do it to help get a more accurate oil level reading initially. However, your method in the video is the best way to do it if your manual doesn't require adding oil to the filter beforehand. Service shops don't typically have that luxury of time, so they tend to over-fill slightly. Usually not enough to hurt anything in most cases, but still slightly over-filled.
The tool used in this video to remove the oil filter is a tool against 3 or 4 plastic notches. A Toyota dealer actually broke off those plastic notches on mine. There is another tool (smaller) that fits the bottom of the filter housing; that tool grips the entire bottom of the housing, so it is more secure, and won't brake.
It has happened to other people as well. The problem with that version of the tool is that it lets you insert it the wrong way, which leads to breaking off the notches. The link to the updated version of the tool is in the video description.
Couple questions: where did you get your torque wrenches? I have trouble finding one that will go to so low a ft-pound setting. Also, could you do a wide-angle view of those jack stand points? Otherwise great video, have this same job today.
I bought my torque wrenches on amazon. I currently don't have a wide angle view photo of the jack points. They're easy to find. TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-150 ft.-lb.) amzn.to/3XS5HlZ EPAuto 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb. amzn.to/3OH71ns
Might be a dumb question but is the washer on the oil plug the Toyota oil plug gasket you have linked in the description? I can’t seen anywhere else in the video you used that. Or is that just the Toyota version of the copper washer you used instead.
The copper washer I used in the video is from the "copper washer assortment set" in the video description. Yes, the link to the Toyota washers is just the Toyota version of the copper washers I used. I listed the Toyota washers because if that's the only size you need it might be cheaper to buy those Toyota washers. I bought the copper assortment set because I maintain my Acura in addition to two other Toyotas in the family and the other size washers can also come in handy for other things. Its up to you to decided which is the better buy for you.
Do you not need to add a small amount of oil to the filter before starting the vehicle after draining?That way the engine has oil immediately upon cranking. I always have done this on older cars with the classic style filters
As far as I know, you don't need to. I have not seen any documentation from Toyota or Honda stating you need to fill the oil filter before installing. On the K-series honda engines its impossible to fill them because they insert sideways and all the oil will spill before you finish threading in the new filter...and those engines are bullet proof. It's your preference if you want to, but its not necessary.
Per a Google search the weight of the 2017 Rav4 is 3,455 to 3,630 lbs. That's under 2 tons. Also consider that you are not lifting the whole car off the ground with the jack. So the jack is safe to use. But I will link a 3 ton jack instead as its a better investment in case people work with heavier vehicles.
@@ChavezDIY Thanks for the info, I looked it up on Edmonds and it said 4,525 lb gross which may be false so since you didn’t have any issues I’m sure it’s fine. I’m about to do my own change just sliding myself under the car and was clicking all your affiliate links to grab the needed items so thanks for those also.
The one that I used is listed in the video description: Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench - 64mm 14 flute amzn.to/3gjyeg4 In the product description on amazon, it will say what vehicles its for. On amazon you can also enter a vehicle and it will say if a part fits on your vehicle you entered. You can also do a google search for your vehicle model and year and the words "oil filter wrench size"
I have not tried using other wrenches. I have only used the specialty wrench. Check automotive online forums to see if anyone has found a cheaper alternative.
I had to use the filter wrench to tighten the whole filter housing some more in order to get it to stop moving with the bottom plug. Another youtuber mentioned that you don't have to drain the bottom bolt, just remove the whole oil filter housing. It can be a little messy but its much easier. I cover this in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Sorry, I don't have a trans fluid change video. I have not had to do it just yet on the Rav4. Check The Car Care Nut channel to see if he has a video on it. He's a Toyota Master Service tech www.youtube.com/@TheCarCareNut
Can / should let it finish draining completely while you remove the filter and prep the new filter.... then put the plug back and then the new filter. Pretty darn good tutorial for this car otherwise :- ) Like the ending tips !
You can remove the oil filter while letting the oil drain from the engine oil pan IF you have two oil drain pans or one large enough to catch all the oil. I did it one at a time because my oil drain pan is small. Good luck on your oil change! =)
@@ChavezDIY Yes, true! I did have a second small one I used on a block of wood to get it up higher for the filter oil. I was looking for a friend that bought a Rav4 a while back and wanted to know why her oil changes were costly. Same filter housing as my T4R and that's probably why... more labor time than a spin-on filter.
@@g.fortin3228 I'm not a fan of these cartridge type filters. I don't understand the rationale behind changing away from the old self-contained metal spin off ones.
@@ChavezDIY I'm not a fan either.. from what I am told it saves the metal spin on can from the garbage i suppose those numbers add up but it sure is a hassle.
if the drain plug washer is made of metal, actually it won't degrade and there is no need to change it. And you forgot to put some oil on the gasket first before screwing them back
The plug washers are made of a soft metal that crushes a bit and creates a seal when you torque them down. That's why they're also known as crush washers. They get deformed a bit, that's why It's recommended to use a new one. I have reused a washer once without a problem but I don't know how many times one washer can be reused. Regarding the gasket, I did oil it, but I forgot to record myself oiling it so I just added that tip at the end of the video. Videos don't always go as planned, haha.
Yes, the color looks red like transmission fluid but its engine oil. The camera angle caught the color really good with the light in the background. This was the first oil change since we bought the car from the Toyota dealer with 27k miles. We bought it about February 2020 right before the pandemic, so my girl didn't put too many miles on it. I change the oil every 6k mi or 6 months. By the time we reached 6 months we only had about 1,600 miles on it (28.6k on the odometer). So that's what oil with low mileage looks like as it transitions from the amber color to the dark brown color. I know some people change the oil based on mileage only, but oil loses viscosity over time and it won't lubricate the same anymore, that's why its mileage vs months -whichever comes first.
I hate the design of the oil filter housing...mine broke but i was lucky enough to already have bought a metal one from amazon...i am not a fan of metal on plastic contract for something as important as an oil filter...the metal one works great. I have also seen an adapter that attaches to the filter housing and allows you to use normal can style filters....i might switch to that
I don't like that design either. My Acura TSX has the can filter housing and that's easier and faster to deal with. There's a different filter wrench you can buy that grabs the filter housing from the flutes at the lower part of the housing body. I imagine that would reduce the risk of breaking the filter housing. I might buy that wrench just to see if its easier to use.
***CHECK VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR LINKS+UPDATES+CORRECTIONS+MORE INFO***
Awesome video!! No fluff, no crazy music, just a straight forward and thorough step by step guide. Thank you!!!
Thanks! Yessir, I like to get straight to the point 😁
I was thinking the same thing. Well done.
That is a great video! I've been a teacher for almost forty years, and I've never seen a clearer lesson! It was cool that you admitted when you made a couple of mistakes, too; it made me trust you. 🙂
Thanks! Sometimes when I feel its helpful I will mention my mistakes. Other times I leave out mistakes for the sake of making a video concise. =)
Absolutely one of the best how too video's I ve seen ! Very clear, to the point and everything needed to get the job done ! Keep up the good work !
Thanks for the feedback! My goal is to help people to do their own oil change 😎👍🏻
Best I've seen, by far, thankyou
This was probably the best information on how to chg oil and filter, he covered everything. Hit on all the points, he even tells you where to place the jack to lift your car.
Great job!
I'm glad it was helpful! I want other people to be able to change their oil too =)
Thanks for all your help! You're one of the clearest automotive teachers I've ever seen. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Thanks for the warm feedback! =)
I’ve watched a ton of how to videos & this has got to be one of the best & most concise videos out there. Really great job at pointing out the parts & locations & video editing. Thanks
Awesome, thank you for the feedback! I appreciate it! =)
Very well presented with a clear step-by-step explanation. Good job. This video is GOOD as he does not go off the rails and talk about all kinds of irrelevant stuff like many other video creators do. It was good as it was plain and simple and straight to the point. No fluff. Very well done.
Good luck changing the oil on your Toyota!
Great vid. Changed the oil in my 2016 Rav 4 for the first time and used this vid throughout the process. Thanks a lot!
You're welcome!! Congrats on the oil change! 👍🏻😎
This is by far the most legit, very precise and helpful video maintenance i have ever seen period. Thanks for sharing 🙏. 😃. Very simple and looks easy. Now off i go do my rav4 for an oil change.
I'm glad it was helpful! My goal is to provide people with enough information so that they can do their own oil changes.
One of the best oil change videos on YT. Thank you for your diligent work!
It's my pleasure to help other people do their own oil change. =)
Absolutely amazing video, very informative and helpful.. good job Miguel!! 👍👍
Happy to help brother!! =)
Very well presented with a clear step-by-step explanation. Good job.
Thanks for the feedback! =)
Great video, excellent camera work here to very clearly and completely show this process. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
You're very welcome! My pleasure!
Excellent video. I will definitely be coming back to your channel in the future for additional repairs and maintenance videos.
Awesome, thank you! =)
Awesome video with no extraneous material!
FYI: My STP oil filter came with the plastic oil filter drain in the box. The end that goes into the oil filter housing was threaded making it much easier to get a good seal. Thanks again! 👍👍
I wish the Toyota oil filters came with the threaded attachment. It's okay though because I no longer drain the filter from the bottom. ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Great video👍 This was a very detail step by step video & everything was done properly. I've done oil changes on many cars before. I watch this video because the oil filter is somewhat different for this vehicle. Thank you.
Thanks 👍😁
Followed this for the 2016 hybrid, thanks for the help! Wish I'd had watched all the way through first before attempting, I would have put oil on the seals like you suggest, oh well, I'll remember next time! Thank you again so very much!
You're welcome! I'm glad you were able to change your own oil. Next time lube that seal =)
Thank you for this video! I am going to try and change my own oil! Watching your video and will the clear instructions I think it’s something I can handle!
You're welcome! If you want to make this job easier, watch my other video on removing the whole filter without having to remove the plug underneath. ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Just excellent. Clear from beginning to the end.
Thank you! =)
Young man, you make very professional videos. This was one of the best made MX videos I’ve seen that wasn’t professionally made by the manufacturer.
Thank you for the feedback! =)
Great presentation!!! Now I know the correct way. It's good that you were able to laugh at your mistakes. I made a few mistakes on the first change.
Thanks! It's more helpful to laugh at mistakes rather than continue to feel stress and embarrassment. Mistakes are a normal part of DIY work, that's how you learn.
Amazing video! Short, a lot of info on what to do and how to do it. Thank you Chavez!
You're welcome brother! =)
Thank you for sharing this very useful video. Nicely done Sir!
I'm glad it was helpful! Take care of that Toyota engine! =)
This is a very well edited video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck on your oil change!
Very well done video!!! Like WOW. Thank you for putting in the time to do this.
You're feedback is much appreciated! =)
loved the video bro!! Clear and to the point. 10/10
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback! =)
Wow 😊 that’s awesome.. first ever watch oil change video but still not ready to give a try 😅
Thanks for the video and tips at the end.
Still not ready? One day you will be ready! 😁👍🏻
Excellent show and tell…. Best I’ve seen 👍🏻
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! =)
Very good video and very thorough. And thanks for helping me 😊
You're welcome! =)
Consice information, no music. Congratulations!
Many thanks! It gets complicated using music and I find it annoying when other people use music on instructional videos, so I stay away from it, haha.
Amazing video explaining perfectly everything!
Thank you for the feedback! 🙏🏼♥️
Excellent video, no nonsense...thanks a lot!
You're welcome! Good luck with your oil change =)
Excellent video and narration. Thanks. 👍
You're welcome! =)
Great video, helped me very much. Thanks!
I'm glad it was helpful! That was my goal when making the video! =)
Perfect tutorial, thanks man!
You're welcome! Glad it helped! =)
Je suis très satisfait de votre vidéo. Tout est bien expliqué et présenté. Merci beaucoup et félicitations. 😆
Thank you! 👍🏻🙏🏻
Better description than all others.
Thank you for the feedback! My goal is to provide enough information so others can successfully change their oil.
Great video. Concise and detailed.
I'm glad it was helpful!
I have watched a few videos about how to change engine oil on a 2017 Toyota RAV4. You presented the instruction thoroughly, then added a few valuable tips at the end of the video. Two thumbs up for this video.
It would be nice if you could show a list of tools needed for the oil change at the beginning of the video, such as the torque wrench, the oil drain pan, specific Toyota filter housing wrench, standard socket with size for the drain plug. This will help the person to gather all before the oil changout.
Thanks for the feedback! I will see if I can integrate that information in the video somehow.
Your video is very professional. Thanks
Thank You for the feedback! =)
Excellent work and video
Thank you very much! =)
appreciate Sir! bless your life FOREVER !
Thank you so much! Blessings to you too 🙏🏼
Never thought an oil change video
Could be so pleasant to watch. Thank you!
Now, what the yuk is that filter thing, jeez, what happened to the filters nowadays… I thought my Aldi was silly with its housing, but this 🙄 now I gotta buy a tool to remove that thing. 😂
You're welcome! I am not a fan of this filter type either. I guess it's probably eco friendly to toss the used paper filter in the trash instead of a whole metal canister with the paper filter in the trash. It reduces metal waste?
Excellent video--thanks!
You are welcome!
Excellent video. Thank you.
I'm glad it was helpful! =)
Thank you! I appreciate your straight forward step by step instructions AND links for parts! Very well done! Oh and man you've got a very clean undercarriage. Does your Rav4 even get on the road?!
You're welcome! You have a good eye! Yes it doesn't get a lot of use, the miles put on it are way less than the industry average. We bought it two months before corona was declared a pandemic and my girl works 5 mins away from home. It currently has about 36k miles, the value of the Rav4 is worth more than the loan amount left, hehe.
Best video ever! Thanks a lot
You're welcome! =)
very good explanation . thanks
I'm glad it was helpful! =)
You did a great job thank you
You're welcome! =)
Amazing tutorial bro 👍🏾
I appreciate the feedback! =)
Great video! Thank you for your time and effort. A good mix of video and stills, and personal tips and official specs.
Hahaha, if you were my son, I would be proud. Lol
Take care. :)
Much appreciated boss! My dad did a lot of DIY work when I was a kid but I never appreciated it until I started doing my own DIY work as an adult.
Great video!
Thank you! =)
thanks bro very good help.
You're welcome! =)
Thank you. Very, very helpful. You should be a teacher!
Happy to help! Many years ago I worked as a teacher's aide and as an in-home tutor for elementary school kids, good times! =)
Perfect. Thanks!
You're welcome! =)
great video!!
Thank you!! =)
This was great, thanks.
You're welcome brother! =)
Good video that showed me how to do the job, but I should add that the plastic tool that goes into the filter to drain it SCREWS in. So very much easier than if you try to force it in, as you did here.
Thanks! Regarding the plastic tool, some are threaded that screw in and others snap in. The one in the video is a snap in type. The middle is cut into into three parts that compress and expand to snap in place. I no longer drain the oil through the bottom of the filter. I have a video linked in this video description talking about it.
Outstanding!
Thank you kindly! =)
Very nice video, clear and concise instructions.
I do think that the little drain bolt on the bottom of the filter housing seems a bit pointless. Made a hell of a mess anyway why not just pull the filter housing out and not worry about it.?
Thanks! That's a good point about the plug at the bottom of the filter. I don't remove that plug anymore. I cover that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Thanks Miguel!
My pleasure brother! =)
I like what you did, i wish i had the tools to do this cause it would save me $55 on the swap
The tools are an investment and they pay for themselves in the long run. Start small.
Great video.
Thanks! =)
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers! =)
Mil gracias amigo
De nada!! =)
***I now tighten the filter housing to 20 ft-lbs. When I tighten the housing to 18 ft-lbs the whole housing spins when I remove the bottom nut. That lower nut doesn't need much, don't go over 9 ft-lbs. Check video description for more information. ***
Thanks!
You're welcome! =)
Thank you for this. I was under my wife’s RAV4 cursing Toyota because I couldn’t find the stupid oil filter. I asked Siri and she pointed me to your video.
You're welcome! Thanks to Siri for pointing you in the right direction 😁🥳
thank you
You're welcome! =)
Very good
Thanks! =)
very nice
Thanks! =)
This video was super helpful, it was very clear so thank you for that!
I noticed that you didn't fill the filter with new oil before installing it. This is something I've done on all my prior cars. Is there any reason for this?
Thanks for the feedback! It is not necessary to fill the filter with oil. Look at the manufacturer owner's manual and service manual and if it says to fill with the filter with oil, you follow the manual. The manuals are created by the engineers that made the car. I am aware that some people fill the filter with oil, but that is not necessary. As an example, my Acura TSX has the famous K24 engine and you can't add oil to the filter because its installed sideways and the oil will fall out before you tighten it. Those K24 engines are among the most bullet proof engines out there. Why did you start filling your oil filter with oil?
@@ChavezDIY I don't know if some cars still recommend it, but I know some folks would do it to help get a more accurate oil level reading initially. However, your method in the video is the best way to do it if your manual doesn't require adding oil to the filter beforehand. Service shops don't typically have that luxury of time, so they tend to over-fill slightly. Usually not enough to hurt anything in most cases, but still slightly over-filled.
professional
Thanks! =)
great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the feedback! =)
Good job …..
Thank you! Check the video description for additional information. Cheers!
The tool used in this video to remove the oil filter is a tool against 3 or 4 plastic notches. A Toyota dealer actually broke off those plastic notches on mine. There is another tool (smaller) that fits the bottom of the filter housing; that tool grips the entire bottom of the housing, so it is more secure, and won't brake.
It has happened to other people as well. The problem with that version of the tool is that it lets you insert it the wrong way, which leads to breaking off the notches. The link to the updated version of the tool is in the video description.
Tech tip….. use a quality pick from snap-on or MAC pick set for example.
Thanks for the tip!
Couple questions: where did you get your torque wrenches? I have trouble finding one that will go to so low a ft-pound setting. Also, could you do a wide-angle view of those jack stand points? Otherwise great video, have this same job today.
I bought my torque wrenches on amazon. I currently don't have a wide angle view photo of the jack points. They're easy to find. TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-150 ft.-lb.) amzn.to/3XS5HlZ EPAuto 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb. amzn.to/3OH71ns
@@ChavezDIY Thanks. Might try the inch-drive torque wrench you suggested. The one I bought has screwy directions and is hard to read.
thanks
You are welcome!
I noticed you didn't lubricate the two o rings on the filter housing. It's always best to do so because they may tear if not done.
Might be a dumb question but is the washer on the oil plug the Toyota oil plug gasket you have linked in the description? I can’t seen anywhere else in the video you used that. Or is that just the Toyota version of the copper washer you used instead.
The copper washer I used in the video is from the "copper washer assortment set" in the video description. Yes, the link to the Toyota washers is just the Toyota version of the copper washers I used. I listed the Toyota washers because if that's the only size you need it might be cheaper to buy those Toyota washers. I bought the copper assortment set because I maintain my Acura in addition to two other Toyotas in the family and the other size washers can also come in handy for other things. Its up to you to decided which is the better buy for you.
@@ChavezDIY got it thanks. Wanting to start doing the oil change on my own. This video was incredibly helpful!
Do you not need to add a small amount of oil to the filter before starting the vehicle after draining?That way the engine has oil immediately upon cranking. I always have done this on older cars with the classic style filters
As far as I know, you don't need to. I have not seen any documentation from Toyota or Honda stating you need to fill the oil filter before installing. On the K-series honda engines its impossible to fill them because they insert sideways and all the oil will spill before you finish threading in the new filter...and those engines are bullet proof. It's your preference if you want to, but its not necessary.
The gross weight of the RAV4 may be more than 2 tons. In this case the Jack in the description may not get the job done safely. *Edited
Per a Google search the weight of the 2017 Rav4 is 3,455 to 3,630 lbs. That's under 2 tons. Also consider that you are not lifting the whole car off the ground with the jack. So the jack is safe to use. But I will link a 3 ton jack instead as its a better investment in case people work with heavier vehicles.
@@ChavezDIY Thanks for the info, I looked it up on Edmonds and it said 4,525 lb gross which may be false so since you didn’t have any issues I’m sure it’s fine. I’m about to do my own change just sliding myself under the car and was clicking all your affiliate links to grab the needed items so thanks for those also.
Left nothing to imagination. Great video for a noob like me.
Thanks for the feedback! Good job taking on the task yourself. =)
How do you know what sized filter tool to buy to remove the filter housing shown at 4:30?
The one that I used is listed in the video description: Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench - 64mm 14 flute amzn.to/3gjyeg4 In the product description on amazon, it will say what vehicles its for. On amazon you can also enter a vehicle and it will say if a part fits on your vehicle you entered. You can also do a google search for your vehicle model and year and the words "oil filter wrench size"
Girlfriend just got one. I’m not spending $30 on a specialty tool for the oil filter. Will a swivel filter wrench or a rubber strap wrench?
I have not tried using other wrenches. I have only used the specialty wrench. Check automotive online forums to see if anyone has found a cheaper alternative.
9:00 how did you end up removing the drain bolt? I’ve had the same fail 😅 thanks!
I had to use the filter wrench to tighten the whole filter housing some more in order to get it to stop moving with the bottom plug. Another youtuber mentioned that you don't have to drain the bottom bolt, just remove the whole oil filter housing. It can be a little messy but its much easier. I cover this in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-i3LsdR3A3U/v-deo.html
Do you have trans fluid and filter change video?
Sorry, I don't have a trans fluid change video. I have not had to do it just yet on the Rav4. Check The Car Care Nut channel to see if he has a video on it. He's a Toyota Master Service tech www.youtube.com/@TheCarCareNut
Feel like every time I used copper washer it ends up leaking. Does the copper washer need to fit tight?
If it's leaking you need to tighten it more. The washer doesn't need to fit tight. Use a torque wrench and tighten it to 30 ft lbs.
Can / should let it finish draining completely while you remove the filter and prep the new filter.... then put the plug back and then the new filter. Pretty darn good tutorial for this car otherwise :- ) Like the ending tips !
You can remove the oil filter while letting the oil drain from the engine oil pan IF you have two oil drain pans or one large enough to catch all the oil. I did it one at a time because my oil drain pan is small. Good luck on your oil change! =)
@@ChavezDIY Yes, true! I did have a second small one I used on a block of wood to get it up higher for the filter oil. I was looking for a friend that bought a Rav4 a while back and wanted to know why her oil changes were costly. Same filter housing as my T4R and that's probably why... more labor time than a spin-on filter.
@@g.fortin3228 I'm not a fan of these cartridge type filters. I don't understand the rationale behind changing away from the old self-contained metal spin off ones.
@@ChavezDIY I'm not a fan either.. from what I am told it saves the metal spin on can from the garbage i suppose those numbers add up but it sure is a hassle.
What exactly the name and the sizes of the tools to remove the oil filter? Thanks
The oil filter wrench is Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench - 64mm 14 flute amzn.to/3gjyeg4 The socket is a 3/8 size socket wrench with an extension.
Do you know where to find the tool you attached to the oil filter housing?
It's listed in the video description - Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench - 64mm 14 flute amzn.to/3gjyeg4
can i remove the bolt w just my hand? i don’t have a 14mm lol
No way. You'll need tools. Borrow someone's tools if you don't have your own.
Do I need that special tool to remove the filter? Or can I do it with an oil filter plier?
Yes, you will need the special tool.
Thank you
Do you have to have that oil filter removal tool? Or can you break it loose with something else?
Yes you need the special oil wrench.
@@ChavezDIY hey man, thanks a lot for getting back to me. I just got this vehicle. This would be my first change. Video was really helpful.
if the drain plug washer is made of metal, actually it won't degrade and there is no need to change it. And you forgot to put some oil on the gasket first before screwing them back
The plug washers are made of a soft metal that crushes a bit and creates a seal when you torque them down. That's why they're also known as crush washers. They get deformed a bit, that's why It's recommended to use a new one. I have reused a washer once without a problem but I don't know how many times one washer can be reused. Regarding the gasket, I did oil it, but I forgot to record myself oiling it so I just added that tip at the end of the video. Videos don't always go as planned, haha.
What size is the torque wrench? 1/4 3/8 or 1/2?
3/8 drive torque wrench. I have a link to it in the video description.
Looks like transmission oil coming out??
Yes, the color looks red like transmission fluid but its engine oil. The camera angle caught the color really good with the light in the background. This was the first oil change since we bought the car from the Toyota dealer with 27k miles. We bought it about February 2020 right before the pandemic, so my girl didn't put too many miles on it. I change the oil every 6k mi or 6 months. By the time we reached 6 months we only had about 1,600 miles on it (28.6k on the odometer). So that's what oil with low mileage looks like as it transitions from the amber color to the dark brown color. I know some people change the oil based on mileage only, but oil loses viscosity over time and it won't lubricate the same anymore, that's why its mileage vs months -whichever comes first.
I thought you suppose to add some oil on the new o rings
Yes. Oil the O rings. I cover that towards the end of the video I believe.
I hate the design of the oil filter housing...mine broke but i was lucky enough to already have bought a metal one from amazon...i am not a fan of metal on plastic contract for something as important as an oil filter...the metal one works great. I have also seen an adapter that attaches to the filter housing and allows you to use normal can style filters....i might switch to that
I don't like that design either. My Acura TSX has the can filter housing and that's easier and faster to deal with. There's a different filter wrench you can buy that grabs the filter housing from the flutes at the lower part of the housing body. I imagine that would reduce the risk of breaking the filter housing. I might buy that wrench just to see if its easier to use.