Where Is The Oil Filter?

photorick · #1 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 06:15 PM

Can anyone tell me the location of the oil filter on a 2007 Rav4 V6 Sport?

Is it necessary to remove the plastic splash protector that covers the bottom of the engine?

mustang67408 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by photorick

Can anyone tell me the location of the oil filter on a 2007 Rav4 V6 Sport?

Is it necessary to remove the plastic splash protector that covers the bottom of the engine?YES

Hope this helps

Quickdtoo · #3 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 10:55 PM

Remove the plastic splash shield, the filter housing takes a cartridge, not a spin on. Use a 65mm filter wrench, NAPA sells one that fits perfect.

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photorick · #4 (**permalink**) 09-12-2006, 11:26 PM

THANKS, MEMBERS!

This forum is going to be a great resource.

rav4owner · #5 (**permalink**) 09-22-2006, 12:55 AM

damn that a lot of work just to change oil im lucky i own the 04 model

photorick · #6 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 11:51 AM

Well, I have owned my Rav4 for a while now and have learned a bit about its maintenance.

The oil filter is just a foot or two behind and under the front bumber (passenger side) and is not covered by the plastic splash guard that protects most of the underside of the engine.

The oil filter is easy to reach and the oil drain plug is easy as well. With all the space under the Rav, no ramps are necessary to change oil. The filter holder has its own small drain plug to drain the filter holder before dropping the entire assembly. Nice feature! Less oil spills while changing the oil filter. I had the first oil change done at the dealership and had an opportunity to talk to a great service tech about the care of my Rav.

A special tool is required to remove the oil filter holder that houses the paper oil filter element. Thanks to members of this forum I learned what kind and what size tool to purchase.

MY BEEF IS WITH MY DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT (stealership). Before I read the information on this forum I asked my dealership if I could purchase the special tool there.

I was told that the dealership does not normally sell tools but the parts department could order one for me AT A COST OF $58!

Well, thanks to the tundrasolutions forum I found a quality tool and, including shipping, the total cost will be $11. Why can't dealerships see the long-term harm they do to themselve with pricing policies like this?

I have had so many problems with dealerships over the years that I decided to buy the vehicle that would be least likely to ever have to go back to the dealership for repairs before or after the warranty expires, the 2007 Toyota Rav4. Love my Rav!

handyman617 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 02:26 PM

Hi,
I am new and would like to say hi,
Also where is the oil filter on a 2007 Rav4 4cyl ?

mustang67408 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 02:51 PM

[quote=handyman617;621224]Hi,
I am new and would like to say hi,
Also where is the oil filter on a 2007 Rav4 4cyl ?[/quote
Here is a pic of the 2GR-FE (V-6)

I will look for the 4cyl pic and then post

No pics of the 4cyl.. FOUND IT!!

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
<A name=RM000001R0H00EX_02_0002 xmlns="">2. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
(a) Remove the oil filler cap.
(b) Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.
<A name=RM000001R0H00EX_02_0003 xmlns="">3. REMOVE OIL FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

handyman617 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-28-2007, 09:29 AM

GREAT!!!
Thanks Mustang.

GeoDay · #10 (**permalink**) 04-01-2007, 12:12 PM

No need to remove lower engine cover on 4cyl. Rav to remove oil filter. Just changed mine and had no problems except getting wrench on filter. Looking for another tool today.
But, put 4.5qts. in and appears to be .5qts. over full. Anybody else had this issue?

GeoDay · #11 (**permalink**) 04-01-2007, 09:42 PM

Bought tool at Wal-Mart for $2.98. It works great!! Slips over bottom of oil filter and screws off.