Oil Change Problems!

[New ES 350 Guy]

Just did my 1st "DIY" oil change on my 08 ES 350 this weekend. Have you guys ever have a problem with getting the "cap" to drain the filter loose? When I try to loosen the "cap", the entire filter cannister loosens with it. I could not get it to loosen. It is tight to the cannister. The person that previously changed the oil must have put way too much torque on it. I believe the cap should have approx 10ft lbs, the cannister approx 20ft lbs, and the drain bolt approx 30ft lbs. I know there is an "o" ring, in there that should be changed. I've tried everything I could think of to get it off. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Dean

[jconley]

Use a socket wrench handle to wedge between the protruding "fin" on the oil cannister and the engine. This will lock the oil cannister in place and allow you to loosen the cap on the bottom.