Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
LEXUS RX (MCU15) 300 AWD (MCU15), LEXUS RX (MCU15) 300 (MCU10_), LEXUS RX (MCU15) 300 AWD (MCU15_) … 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 RX (MCU15) and other LEXUS models

Oil filter

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        Oil filter for RX I (XU10) Petrol (201 hp)
      
        Oil filter for RX I (XU10) Petrol (223 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). 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

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). 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 RX (MCU15). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). 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

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 6

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 7

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). Tip from AUTODOC:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 11

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 12

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). 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

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 16

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 21

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Lower the car.

Step 23

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 24

Insert the funnel.
Step 25

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). Tip:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 26

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 27

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 28

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 29

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 30

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 31

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 32

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – LEXUS RX (MCU15). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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