When to replace the Oil Filter on your TOYOTA HILUX
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_) 2.5 D-4D 4WD (KUN25), TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_) 2.5 D-4D (KUN15_, KUN10), TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_) 3.0 D-4D 4WD (KUN26), TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_) 2.5 D-4D (KUN15_), TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_) 2.5 D-4D 4WD (KUN25_), TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_) 2.5 D 4WD (KUN25) 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

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_). List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
Drive socket # 17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 – TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_). 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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    Clean the cap of the oil filler neck. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  3. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 6
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 7 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  4. Step 7
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 8
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_). Tip:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  6. Step 9
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    Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – TOYOTA HILUX III Pickup (TGN1_, GGN2_, GGN1_, KUN2_, KUN1_). Professionals recommend:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
    Step 12
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    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  9. Step 13
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  10. Step 14
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    Screw in the new oil drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
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