chimchim Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I need to change my oil, first time doing it on the RX330, but I've done it many times on my other cars. So I look on lexus-parts.com and find these parts: 90430-12031 - Gasket Oil Drain Plug 90915-YZZD1-01 - Oil Filter - 6 Cylinder Are these the correct ones for a 2004 Lexus RX330 4x2? Can I get these at Toyota also? (Toyota dealer is MUCH closer to me right now than Lexus dealer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melhadri Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 They usually use interchangeable parts but double check the part numbers with Toyota & Lexus. I am sure Toyota will be able to give you a firm answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimchim Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 I called the local Toyota dealer and the parts guy said that for "a V6 engine" (2004 rx330) he thinks the part is: 904-3012028 drain plug gasket $1.04 089-2202011 oil filter $4.99 I'm not sure if I can trust the info though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimchim Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 I called the local Toyota dealer and the parts guy said that for "a V6 engine" (2004 rx330) he thinks the part is:904-3012028 drain plug gasket $1.04 089-2202011 oil filter $4.99 I'm not sure if I can trust the info though. ← Now I called the Lexus dealer and he gave me these part numbers: 904-3012031 drain plug gasket (slight difference: ends with 31 instead of 28) 089-2202011 oil filter "same part number for both, as long as it's a 6 cylinder" he said. Now I'm getting conflicting info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 A same-year Toyota Highlander should run the same filter as you do. You can pick one up at your local Toyota parts counter if you prefer to stay with Toyota parts. Be aware that Purolator makes excellent oil filters as well, and they are available at many auto parts establishments. The typical drain plug gasket will last for a number of oil changes if you don't over-torque your drain plug when replacing it after draining your current oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimchim Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 BTW, what torque do I tighten the drain plug to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 I've learned over my 35+ years of vehicle ownership to go by "feel" based upon the size of the drain plug as well as the composition of the drain plug gasket since the gaskets are designed to "crush" very slightly in order to provide for a leak-proof seal. Maybe an RX330 owner with a shop manual can provide you with the actual torque specifications. You say you've done it many times on your other cars, so your previous experience should function well enough to guide you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx-Fan Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Get the 90915-YZZD1 filters for your RX-330. They are labelled Toyota. Should be around $4.00 ea on-line. Just don't over-torque the drain plug and it should last a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 The 1mz-fe engine in the carmy highlander ES RX are all the same filter Their are very few kinds toyota use and they all fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim262 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I need to change my oil, first time doing it on the RX330, but I've done it many times on my other cars. So I look on lexus-parts.com and find these parts:90430-12031 - Gasket Oil Drain Plug 90915-YZZD1-01 - Oil Filter - 6 Cylinder Are these the correct ones for a 2004 Lexus RX330 4x2? Can I get these at Toyota also? (Toyota dealer is MUCH closer to me right now than Lexus dealer) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim262 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I need to change my oil, first time doing it on the RX330, but I've done it many times on my other cars. So I look on lexus-parts.com and find these parts:90430-12031 - Gasket Oil Drain Plug 90915-YZZD1-01 - Oil Filter - 6 Cylinder Are these the correct ones for a 2004 Lexus RX330 4x2? Can I get these at Toyota also? (Toyota dealer is MUCH closer to me right now than Lexus dealer) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim262 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I need to change my oil, first time doing it on the RX330, but I've done it many times on my other cars. So I look on lexus-parts.com and find these parts:90430-12031 - Gasket Oil Drain Plug 90915-YZZD1-01 - Oil Filter - 6 Cylinder Are these the correct ones for a 2004 Lexus RX330 4x2? Can I get these at Toyota also? (Toyota dealer is MUCH closer to me right now than Lexus dealer) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx-Fan Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Yes. Get the 90915-YZZD1 filter. It will say Toyota not Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim262 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I need to change my oil, first time doing it on the RX330, but I've done it many times on my other cars. So I look on lexus-parts.com and find these parts:90430-12031 - Gasket Oil Drain Plug 90915-YZZD1-01 - Oil Filter - 6 Cylinder Are these the correct ones for a 2004 Lexus RX330 4x2? Can I get these at Toyota also? (Toyota dealer is MUCH closer to me right now than Lexus dealer) ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim262 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Fram makes an oil filter PH3614 for the RX330/Highlander. You can buy it at Walmart for $2.50. Changed oil/filter in mine 04 RX330, last week. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimchim Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 Also... I noticed that the drain plug gasket is a black hard rubber material. Now I see why they might be reusable. I'm used to soft metal crush washers which are 1 time use. What is it made of? Anyways, I went to Toyota and went with these parts: 904-3012028 drain plug gasket $1.04 089-2202011 oil filter $4.99 The ..28 is the same size as the ..31 gasket but just "different material". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxinmo Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Fram makes an oil filter PH3614 for the RX330/Highlander. You can buy it at Walmart for $2.50. Changed oil/filter in mine 04 RX330, last week. Good luck. ← I'm not one to recommend factory parts but the Toyota/Lexus oil filter is far better than a FRAM. FRAM is known to produce low quality oil filters (there is a lot of info out there on this and I'm not going to waste space going over it again) and I think many will agree with me on this. Spend the $1 or $2 more dollars and get a Toyota or Purolator filter. They are of good quality, have a good anti-drainback system and are easily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Yep, Purolator makes good oil filters. Use them regularly and you'll be fine. Stay away from Fram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgr7 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Well I might be wasting the extra $5 but I'm using the Mobil1 oil filter with dino oil castrol gtx 5w30. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunedRX300 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 If you buy OEM filter for better quality, take a look at the pic another member posted. Lexus install a better filter in factory (Made in Japan). The one that is sold at Toyota/Lexus is not as good (Made in Thailand). Guess which one has synthetic filter material, better anti-drainback rubber, and stronger inlet holes design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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