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speeddemon · 02-24-2015, 02:29 PM

This might be a stupid question but how to you torque the filter to spec? In the past with other cars I have just gotten it hand tight and that was fine.

Koa · 02-24-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by speeddemon

This might be a stupid question but how to you torque the filter to spec? In the past with other cars I have just gotten it hand tight and that was fine.

hand tight is fine..

Marrk · 02-24-2015, 04:29 PM

^As Koa said, usually hand tight is fine. My Honda filters have instructions on them as to how far to turn the filter beyond hand tight. In any case, we are not talking about a lot of torque here.

EDIT: You can always use a torque wrench on it if that makes you feel more comfortable about things.

GT86_PRAGUE · 05-26-2015, 04:53 AM

I have a noob question, can someone post a photo of a dipstick and marked levels where should oil be?

CoupedUpSubie · 05-26-2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GT86_PRAGUE

I have a noob question, can someone post a photo of a dipstick and marked levels where should oil be?

Full is at the upper hole. As our oil is fairly light it can be hard to read because it doesnt hang onto the stick. I recommend pulling the dipstick and putting it against a paper towel. The oil will show on the paper towel easily.

GT86_PRAGUE · 05-26-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CoupedUpSubie

Full is at the upper hole. As our oil is fairly light it can be hard to read because it doesnt hang onto the stick. I recommend pulling the dipstick and putting it against a paper towel. The oil will show on the paper towel easily.

I dont have problem to identify where the oil is, I have problem with knowing where it should be. Also you measure this on bottom side on cold car?
Photo would be awesome.

So I suppose oil has to be between those two holes, close to the upper one?

CoupedUpSubie · 05-26-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GT86_PRAGUE

I dont have problem to identify where the oil is, I have problem with knowing where it should be. Also you measure this on bottom side on cold car?
Photo would be awesome.

So I suppose oil has to be between those two holes, close to the upper one?

Yes, between the two holes.

Muaddib · 05-30-2015, 02:06 PM

Even though it has been a while since Toyota updated their part number for the FRS oil filter. I do not see the part number being post here. The part number is 90915-YZZS1 and it is only used by the FRS.

Figo · 07-30-2015, 02:57 PM

Will the Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug work with factory crush washer?

Westen · 12-11-2015, 11:32 AM

I tried to change my oil this morning and for the life of me I can't get the drain plug out. I'm using a 14mm socket wrench, it seems to fit fine, but I can pull on the nut so hard that the rest of my body moves and it still won't budge. Any advice on how to get this thing out?

Also, I'm putting in 5W-30 motor oil instead of OW-20. The manual says this is fine and so do other people I've heard from. Anyone ever have any bad experiences with this?

Delfin · 04-09-2016, 09:09 AM

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p1l0t · 02-23-2017, 11:39 AM

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I tried to change my oil this morning and for the life of me I can't get the drain plug out. I'm using a 14mm socket wrench, it seems to fit fine, but I can pull on the nut so hard that the rest of my body moves and it still won't budge. Any advice on how to get this thing out?

Also, I'm putting in 5W-30 motor oil instead of OW-20. The manual says this is fine and so do other people I've heard from. Anyone ever have any bad experiences with this?

Ummmm the manual says you can put 5W-20 every other time. Not 5/30...

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DandoX · 07-21-2017, 01:22 PM

Stupid noob question but what is the factory oil drain plug torque specs? For some reason I'm having a hard time finding it. I'm pretty sure it's 33ftp but I'd like to make sure. Thanks in advance.

DandoX · 07-21-2017, 01:28 PM

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Stupid noob question but what is the factory oil drain plug torque specs? For some reason I'm having a hard time finding it. I'm pretty sure it's 33ftp but I'd like to make sure. Thanks in advance.

Found it, brain fart when searching:

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Tightening torque=42N·m { 428kgf·cm} {31.0ft·lbf}

02-24-2015, 04:29 PM	#157
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^As Koa said, usually hand tight is fine. My Honda filters have instructions on them as to how far to turn the filter beyond hand tight. In any case, we are not talking about a lot of torque here. EDIT: You can always use a torque wrench on it if that makes you feel more comfortable about things. Last edited by Marrk; 02-24-2015 at 04:41 PM.

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speeddemon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: Scion frs Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 162 Thanks: 33 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This might be a stupid question but how to you torque the filter to spec? In the past with other cars I have just gotten it hand tight and that was fine.

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Muaddib Mentat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 542 Thanks: 666 Thanked 358 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Even though it has been a while since Toyota updated their part number for the FRS oil filter. I do not see the part number being post here. The part number is 90915-YZZS1 and it is only used by the FRS.

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