Change The Oil on a 2012-2017 Toyota Avalon
Learn how to change the oil on your 4th generation (2012+) Toyota Avalon with a 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 engine. We've got a step by step how to with all the parts and tools you'll need. Fortunately, the Avalon is extra easy to change oil on, there are no trim panels to remove or get in the way, you'll just need the right tools to get the oil filter cap off.
For the Toyota Avalon, the maintenance schedule calls for an oil change every 5,000 miles if you take short trips, tow, drive on dirty or dusty roads, or leave the car idling for long periods. Under ideal conditions, the recommend interval every 10,000 miles.
The Toyota 3.5L V6 2GR-FE is in a TON of cars. This guide will likely work for most of them.
Vehicles with this motor:
- 2007–present Lexus ES 350 (GSV40, GSV50)
- 2007–present Lexus RX 350 / Toyota Harrier (GGL10/15/16, GSU30/31/35/36)
- 2009–present Lotus Evora
- 2012-present Lotus Exige S
- 2008–present Toyota Alphard/Vellfire (GGH20/25)
- 2006–2012 Toyota Aurion (GSV40)
- 2004-present Toyota Avalon (GSX30, GSX40)
- 2007-2012 Toyota Blade (GRE156)
- 2006-present Toyota Camry (GSV40, GSV50)
- 2006–present Toyota Estima/Previa/Tarago (GSR50/55)
- 2007–2016 Toyota Highlander/Kluger (GSU40/45/50/55)
- 2007-2013 Toyota Mark X Zio (GGA10)
- 2005–2012 Toyota RAV4/Vanguard (GSA33/38)
- 2006–2016 Toyota Sienna (GSL20/23/25/30/33/35)
- 2008–2016 Toyota Venza (GGV10/15)
- Oil filter cap removal tool Toyota TOY-640
- Ratchet Set with 14mm and 15/16" (or 24mm) sockets and a 3/8" drive extension
- Oil Catch Pan
- Oil fill funnel
- Hydraulic Jack and Jack Stands OR Ramps
- Optional 3/4" tubing for the oil filter drain pipe
- 6.4 qt. of 0W-20 Synthetic Oil - Mobil 1, Royal Purple, or Valvoline SynPower
- Oil Filter - TOYOTA 04152-YZZA1, TRD PTR43-00082, or FRAM XG9972, WIX 57047, Bosch 3972
- Replacement Oil Crush Washer Toyota 90430-12031
Get Started by Lifting the Car
Drain the Oil
Remove the oil filter drain cap using a 3/8" socket wrench or extension without a socket.
Note that the drain cap is just the very end of the cap.
You may have to lock the larger filter cap in place so it doesn't loosen with the drain cap.
Remove the entire oil filter cap using the Toyota TOY-640 filter cap removal tool.
Place the removal tool on the filter cap and use your 24mm (or 15/16" for extra snugness) socket to remove it.
Remove and replace rubber O-Ring at the end of the oil filter housing. Your filter should have come with a new one.
Dip your finger in some fresh oil and lightly wet the new o-ring with it.
Fill with New Oil
Using your funnel, refill the oil. It takes approximately 6.4 quarts. You'll have to hold the funnel because the space isn't deep enough to keep it upright.
Check the oil level by removing the dip stick, drying it and re-inserting it.
Check the level by reading where the oil shows up on the end.
Finish Up
Resetting the Oil Service Light
There is a special procedure needed to reset the oil service light. The dash will say something like "Maint Reqd".
##How to Get Rid of Your Old Oil?##
Your local auto parts store will take your old oil as long as you don't mix it with any other fluids.
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