When to replace the Oil Filter on your LEXUS LS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
LEXUS LS (UCF30) 430 (UCF30), LEXUS LS (UCF30) 430 (UCF30) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for LS (UCF30) and other LEXUS models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS LS (UCF30). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 14
Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Clip removal tool
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS LS (UCF30). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS LS (UCF30). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS LS (UCF30). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 5
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a clip removal tool.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS LS (UCF30). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  8. Step 11
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS LS (UCF30). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
    Step 14
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    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 15
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  12. Step 16
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
  13. Step 17
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 18
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
  15. Step 19
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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