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RGL38 · 11-08-2008, 08:47 PM

I am getting close to the first oil change on my 09 Camry V6 and at first look I haven't located the oil filter. The question is this; Where is the filter and what tools do I need to change it ?

RGL38 · 11-13-2008, 08:28 AM

Help! I have the 09 V-6 Camry and getting closer to the oil change. The 09's have a different oil filter I am told. It is the kind where you change the element and not the whole housing like I have been used to since my first car back in the 50's. Does anyone know what tools are required to make the change and any other thoughts are appreciated.
Sonny

O.O · 11-13-2008, 09:05 AM

Just regular hand tools, if you searched you would get more info and pictorial.

RGL38 · 11-13-2008, 12:52 PM

I thank you. The dealer parts man said I would need an expensive wrench. You saved me on that.
RL

O.O · 11-13-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RGL38

I thank you. The dealer parts man said I would need an expensive wrench. You saved me on that.
RL

Expensive wrench? He must be referring to the oil filter removal wrench, you can get those at any autoparts store.

I would have included more info but when I search all I got was this message:

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Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 67108864 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 71 bytes) in /usr/home/toyotanation/public_html/forum/search.php on line 1031

RGL38 · 11-14-2008, 07:26 AM

I did the search differently and got a lot more info. I looked in my tool box and found a 65-67 mm wremch. I think I am good to go.
Thaks for your heads up,
Ralph

JMSports · 11-17-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by O.O

Expensive wrench? He must be referring to the oil filter removal wrench, you can get those at any autoparts store.

I would have included more info but when I search all I got was this message:

Thats why I dont search. I get that same thing everytime i attempted a search on this forum.

RGL38 · 11-17-2008, 05:09 PM

I did the change with Mobil 1 and a new Fram filter. I kept the receipts and made a log. The wrench I had was metal and it took a little heave to get the filter loose, but it finally came off. From then on with a torque wrench it was a fairly easy job. The hardest was getting it as clean as I wanted it to be.

Someone mentioned putting Vaseline on the threaded parts of the filter, well next time I will as it sounds like a good idea to me. Thanks guys for your help.

RLJR