How to maintain your Toyota Part 1 : Engine oil and Filters

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician details how to take care of your Toyota. Most Toyota owners are confused by the maintenance schedule in their owner's manual. Severe service ? Normal service ? The confusing maintenance schedule in the owners manual? I go over every maintenance item in detail with recommendations on how to care for your Toyota in a way that will keep it taking care of you for years to come.

In part 1 of this series I will cover Toyota filters, Including Toyota oil filters, Toyota air filters, Toyota cabin air filters and Toyota hybrid fan filters. Also I will cover different engine oil weights 0w16 Toyota oil 0w20 Toyota oil 5w20 Toyota oil 5w30 Toyota oil and 0w20 2020 Toyota supra oil.

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This is how you take care of your all your Toyota models including Corolla Camry Highlander 4runner Yaris iA Sequoia Tundra Tacoma Venza Rav4 Supra CHR or CH-R Land Cruiser Scion tC Scion xB Scion xA Scion iM Corolla iM Sienna Celica MR2 FRS 86 Scion xD Pickup T100 Avalon Prius Prius C Prius V fj cruiser 2021 venza hybrid 2021 sienna hybrid 2020 supra 2021 supra and more

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[jackduke]

As a retired Toyota tech and a former owner of a independent Toyota/Lexus/Honda/Acura repair business I want to thank you for giving car owners good truthful advise, I would tell my customers that a oil change is cheap insurance against having unneeded repairs down the road and if they were do do nothing else, Change the oil when it's time to be done.

[kpiii]

Engine Oil:
- Use the oil weight indicated on your oil cap. Stick to that weight.
- Regularly change your oil every 5, 000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
- Synthetic oils are common, especially for newer models.
- Don't exceed recommended mileage intervals for oil changes.


Oil Filters:
- Always change your oil filter with every oil change.
- Use original Toyota oil filters for better performance and quality.
- Avoid skipping oil filter changes to ensure proper engine health.

Air Filters:
- Check and replace your engine air filter when it's dirty.
- No fixed interval – replace it as needed, depending on driving conditions.
- Consider the quality of the filter and its condition, not just the time.

Cabin Air Filter:
- Replace your cabin air filter when it's dirty.
- Consider using a charcoal-activated cabin filter for better air quality.
- Change the charcoal filter annually for optimum performance.


- Hybrid Fan Filter (For Hybrid Vehicles):
- Hybrid vehicles have a fan filter that's crucial for battery health.
- Check if your hybrid has a fan filter; if not, add one to prevent high voltage battery issues.
- Regularly clean or replace the fan filter as needed.

- General Tips:
- Use original parts where possible, but also consider reputable aftermarket options.
- Shop around for prices to ensure you're getting the best value.
- Don't exceed manufacturer-recommended maintenance intervals.



When to Change:
- Change engine oil every 5, 000 miles or 6 months.
- Replace oil filters, air filters, and cabin filters as needed based on their condition
- Check and clean the hybrid fan filter regularly.
- Follow your vehicle's manual and the recommendations from a trusted technician.

What to Change:
- Engine oil and oil filter during every oil change.
- Air filters (engine and cabin) when they are dirty.
- Cabin air filter annually, especially if using a charcoal-activated filter.
- Hybrid fan filter periodically to prevent high voltage battery issues.


Remember to consult your Toyota's owner's manual for specific recommendations tailored to your vehicle model and year. Regular maintenance can significantly extend the lifespan of your vehicle and keep it running smoothly.

[marciasiste]

“Change oil every 5000miles or 6 months” got it! 👍🏻😊

[justhere]

For anyone who was wondering, Toyota engine oil is mostly made by Exxon Mobil. The OEM filters are by either Denso/NipponDenso or Purolator.

[peterparsons]

100% agree with your oil change recommendation. I’ve owned many cars over 50 years. More important that you change oil, than what type of oil, we all know that.
One of my friends bought a new 1974 dodge dart, never changed the oil after break in period. He put 150k plus miles, never changed the oil, just added to it, the car fell apart before the motor failed a 225 cu.in slant 6.
Another friend ran most expensive synthetic, on a dodge van ‘90’s 6 cylinder. Changed it every 20k miles, engine failed at 100k.
I’ve never had an engine fail, used cheapest oils, changed every 5000 miles or 3 times a year. Never killed an engine, and I’ve owned many cars, millions of miles.
The new cars have tighter engine tolerances, frequent oil changes, especially in harsh climate which is most of North America.

[tomjones]

May the Lord bless you, keep you, and shine his countenance upon you. Great video.

[michaelbuerhaus]

Good advise...oil & filters are the blood and breath of every car.
I love that you end your videos with a blessing. May our Lord bless and keep you as well my friend.

[mbrock]

Great video. You're right about changing intervals. I'm 60 years old, and when I was young, I had a 1976 Chevy Vega. I don't know how many here know about these, but they had aluminum blocks with cast iron pistons and cast iron head. They started smoking at about 10K miles and were shot by 25K - if you were lucky. They were terrible. My engine was replaced under warranty and I decided to take super good care of it. For the first 50 miles, I drove it with the oil put in by the dealership. I then changed it to Amsoil Parasynthetic oil and drove it 1500 miles. I then switched to Amsoil full synthetic and changed it every six months from then on. I sold the car to my sister with 126, 000 miles on it and it didn't use a drop of oil! She drove the car for several years until she backed out of my parent's driveway and when it dropped off the curb, the car literally broke in half from rust! This was back in the '70s when people thought synthetic oil was snake oil and it was hard to convince people to use it, and it was expensive - over $3/qt back then when you could buy regular oil for like 0.75/qt. If synthetic oil and regular changes can protect a Vega engine, imagine what it will do to a well engineered car! :D

[stevecooper]

I have 96 toyota corolla 1.8
with 270, 000 miles I bought the car with 187, 000 6 and half years ago.
My friend who is a hot rod builder thought I was nuts.
I change the oil every 3, 000 miles and use super tech oil and filters and other than a small oil leak from the timing cover this car is bullet proof.
I did put in new struts and timing belt when first purchased.I paid $1, 500 for the car and the a/c still works.
My friend thinks it is a awesome car now.
Enjoy your videos, keep up your honesty, that is priceless.

[stevetatro]

I absolutely love what you do for us toyota geeks !!

[binhdangvn]

I am young but old style school. My first replaced the engine oil was at 1500miles and drove very smooth and low speed. The next oil change was 6000miles. And 10k miles by maintenance schedule. After that I replace oil at every 5k miles with mobil 0w20 by myself and maintenance schedule. My car is 2019 camry xse V6. Love my car.

[Mike_]

I used to follow a guy that did/knew everything for Subaru like you do for Toyota. Very good to have a mechanic with free tips/DIYs like you do. Thank you!

[xItsmeFirex]

Finally a true expert on Toyota maintenance. Thank you for all the advice.

[brian]

I have a 2006 lexus gs300 SE direct injection and it's well known for oil burning.
I have been changing my oil with 5w30 full synthetic and filter every 5000 & 7500km or 6 months for the past 16 years and my car is burning about 1.5 to 2 liters between oil changes. Thanks to you my vehicle is still running like new.
I also clean my MAF sensor, Throttle body and carbon clean the valves with a GDI carbon spray every 15000km or 1 year.
You are the best man and my the lord keep you.
Brian from South Africa

[kgws]

Thank you for this video. We have a 2019 Camry and are taking your advice on 5k oil changes now. We bought it new, had the first 5k service, only to learn later they didn't change the oil. It was done at 8k, due to Covid....But now, we follow your 5k advice. Our daughter has a brand new 2022 Rav4. We are following your advice now 1k, then every 5k. She will have to pay for the 5k changes between the 10k changes "free" for first 2 years.

[shaynestebbing]

This guy is a legend! Find his information extremely useful 👍

[tedjohnson]

One nice side effect of more frequent oil changes is that it gives a great opportunity to catch other problems (eg, torn CV joint boot) earlier, before it can cascade into a more serious problem. Also, I totally agree about using original Toyota parts. I did all my own maintenance on a 1987 Toyota Tercel that I bought new and drove for 29 years, and learned that aftermarket parts often never fit quite right, so I ended up spending more time fiddling with them. Time is money, so it turns out it's more cost effective to just get original Toyota parts. I think the reason aftermarket parts often don't fit perfectly is due to "supply chain optimization". Aftermarket stores (Pep Boys, Autozone, etc) would need a huge amount of shelf space to carry brake pads (or any other parts) for every single model of every single car ever made over the past 30 years. So instead they will have one brake pad which is "close enough" to fit 3 or 4 makes/models of car, but doesn't precisely fit any of them. I no longer have any Toyotas, but am watching your videos nonetheless because I'm learning a lot of tips which apply to my VW. Thanks for making these videos!

[thomasboyle]

I just bought a Lexus ES 330 ...04. I'm glad I found you're channel.

[charlest]

AMD you are the finest car care spokesman in America!

[rockkstah]

Thank you for putting out awesome video content concerning Toyotas. As a Toyota vehicle owner for almost 4 decade, I whole heartily agree with these very basic maintenance that you have mentioned. I had a 1999 Toyota Pick up SR5 extra cab and manage to put 488K miles and still got $6K cash for it.

When I sold it to a landscaper, he was shock that everything was stock condition and all original parts except for the Fan/AC/Alternator belts, top/Bottom hose. It ran so well, no oil lost, no oil or water smoke all original, due to my meticulous maintenance routine.

What was more shocking to me was, a co-worker who had the same model as mind but one year older, he was putting almost 700K miles on his Toyota without any issue! I ask him how he did it? well, just basic maintenance at proper intervals and on the dot...

You and Scotty Kilmer are my favorite to watch and to learn from...