RX 450h FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2010)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Replacement
Up to 08/2009
2GR-FXE LUBRICATION: OIL AND OIL FILTER: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
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Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will result in the removal of natural oils from the skin, leading to dryness,
irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
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Wear protective clothing and gloves. Avoid contact with used oil. If contact occurs, wash your skin thoroughly with soap or
waterless hand cleaner. Never use gasoline, thinners, or solvents to wash the skin.
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In order to protect the environment, dispose of used oil and used oil filters at designated disposal sites only.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before service See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service Precautions/Suspension
Control System.
2. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
(a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Remove the oil pan drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil into a container.
(c) Clean the oil pan drain plug.
(d) Install the oil pan drain plug with a new gasket.
Torque : 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft-lbf)
3. REMOVE OIL FILTER ELEMENT
(a) Connect the hose with an inside diameter of 15 mm (0.591 in.) to the pipe.
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(b) Remove the oil filter drain plug from the oil filter cap.
(c) Insert the pipe with the hose into the oil filter cap.