miker1

How can I turn off the Maint Reqd indicator on a 2007 RX350. It has just over 9K miles (initial service was at 4100). I believe it is for oil change which I perform myself. Thanks

What size oil filter wrench is needed to remove the end cap of the oil filter (how many millimeters and number of flutes)?

Where can I get an oil filter wrench that fits the RX350?

Is the oil filter location under the plastic access panel on the passenger front of vehicle?

Thanks

According to the instructions on the replacement oil filter, there is some sort of drain pipe that has to be inserted after the oil pan drain plug has been removed. Is there some sort of pressure seal that has to be overcome or will the oil just start running out of the oil pan like every other engine I've ever worked on?

The oil filter change instructions also note a special tool is need to remove the filter cap. Is this special tool really needed or is the access to the filter cap so tight that there is no other way to get it off?

Finally, exactly where is the oil pan plug and oil filter and is it best to access it from under the car? I've looked underneath but haven't yet removed the chassis covers that are under there.

Thanks