[thoots]

Folks,

Well, getting prepared for the first oil change, I popped into my local parts department, and asked for an oil filter for the 08 Camry V6. He hands me what feels like an empty box: 04152-YZZA1. Not a "filter," but an "element kit." Actually, I bought a couple of other things while I was there, and didn't comprehend that this thing was so light until I got home.

At any rate, "is this the real V6 filter??" In other words, just take the guts out of the "permanent" enclosure, and replace the element and the o-rings? Man, this is news to me!

Geez, what a rookie, I know..... :disappoin

 

[white07cam]

umm.. that doesnt sound quite right to me

 

[touringcamry]

Yes, you only replace some O-rings and the filter media on the V6.

It's been discussed.

 

[robob2]

Folks,

Well, getting prepared for the first oil change, I popped into my local parts department, and asked for an oil filter for the 08 Camry V6. He hands me what feels like an empty box: 04152-YZZA1. Not a "filter," but an "element kit." Actually, I bought a couple of other things while I was there, and didn't comprehend that this thing was so light until I got home.

At any rate, "is this the real V6 filter??" In other words, just take the guts out of the "permanent" enclosure, and replace the element and the o-rings? Man, this is news to me!

Geez, what a rookie, I know..... :disappoin

Sounds right to me. Does it look like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CASE...ryZ33661QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[streetxdreamer]

yea, most new cars now are using a 'cartridge type' oil filter

 

[white07cam]

my b.

 

[thoots]

my b.

No worries -- I'm as surpised as you are!

 

[thoots]

Sounds right to me. Does it look like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CASE...ryZ33661QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Yep, that's the assemblage of parts.

 

[Mistabullet]

That's how mine was.

Very easy & clean .

 

[squeakyg]

Yep, I did an oil change switch over at 500miles. Low and behold what was given to me also. It doesn't take long to realize that all that really needs to be replaced is the core that actually does the filtering. It makes sense now... why replace the housing and other metal parts....

 

[tvsjr]

Especially when you consider what most any metal costs these days.

 

[ibgreen]

Gee, makes that coupon my dealership sent me for a $28.95 first oil change seem like an even bigger bargain, now...

 

[cowabunga]

So is a oil filter wrench still needed to oil changes on these cars?

 

[touringcamry]

Yep, I did an oil change switch over at 500miles. Low and behold what was given to me also. It doesn't take long to realize that all that really needs to be replaced is the core that actually does the filtering. It makes sense now... why replace the housing and other metal parts....

Did you forget a 0?

 

[CharmCityES]

its a canister type oil filter
relativly easy to change...just replace the element and O rings...
all toyotas are going to this design now.

 

[sex_&_TRD87]

hey guys, to make it a lot easier for everyone, theres a DIY on youtube that shows u how to change the oil n filter on a v6, gen6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXLnyzA-6tM


^-- if it doesnt work just type in the search box on youtube "2007 Toyota Camry oil change"

 

[cyborg]

So is a oil filter wrench still needed to oil changes on these cars?

Just pick up a 65mm fluted oil wrench. It'll make your life easier and its only 4 bucks from a local auto store.

 

[Bear95]

I had a Mercedes before my Camry and it used this type of replaceable filter element. I Got 350,000 out of that engine.
Bear

 

[cyborg]

I had a Mercedes before my Camry and it used this type of replaceable filter element. I Got 350,000 out of that engine.
Bear

My BMW 325i has a similar type filter too and it's currently over 220,000 miles running strong!

 

[west467]

Thoots,

Be sure to use a torque wrench. Do not overtighten the filter base, and the drain plug...be sure to change both o-rings at each change.

And do not let the monkeys at the dealership change the oil.....!!