grenny47 Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Just got a new RX330. Can someone tell me how to get to the oil filer. I've looked and I don't even see it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbRX Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 It's right under the exhaust manifold. If you know where the engine oil drain plug is located (passenger side, panel under car secured by 4 bolts), it's about a foot in front of that, and under the exhaust manifold. I'm sure if you stuck your hand down under the exhaust manifold from the hood, you'll feel it, but you can't see it. I removed the filter from underneath the car after removing something like 10 bolts/screws and 4 plastic push clips to remove a plastic panel. Wear gloves when handling a few of the panels. I think some are fiberglass. Below (also attached for archival purposes), is a picture of the oil filter. Note the yellow object at the top left corner of the picture is the engine oil dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenny47 Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 Thanks bbRX. I thought they might have left mine off. By the way, those little push clips. When you remove them do you have to replace them or can they be reused? I took some off the cover over the fan belts and can't figure those little boogers out. I wish they had just used a simple screw. Thanks again for info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbRX Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 The ones I'm referring to are very reusale. A picture's worth a thousand words, so view the attachment for a simple howto. BTW, if anyone has a service manual, please post the torque spec for all the bolts that secure the panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailrail Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I just bought a 2000 RX 300. Is the filter in the same place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenny47 Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 The clips I am refering to are similar but not the same as the one you show in the attachment. Guess I'll talk with a dealer about it. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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