How do you change oil filter on Toyota Sienna 2002?

Answer 1

Purchase 5 qt.s of oil,a good filter,preferably a Toyota,Wix, or Purolator brand.NO Fram please.First run the engine about 10 min.to get the oil warm.You will need a drain pan,some clean rags or shop towels,and some ramps to drive the front wheels upon on.After pulling the van upon the ramps,set the parking brake and "chock"the rear wheels.From under the van the drain plug will be on the R/S(pass.).I believe the wrench size is 14mm.Remove the plug and allow about 5 min. for the dirty oil to drain in the pan.Next replace the gasket on the drain plug with a new gasket and thread it back into the engine oil pan.The filter is located about middle ways of the engine,right under the exhaust manifold.CAUTION! It's still HOT!After the engine has cooled sufficiently,pack a few rags beneath the filter to catch the old oil that will spill out from the filter.I don't know of a cup wrench that fits the Toyota filter,but you can use a strap wrench to remove it.After removing,wipe a couple of drops of clean oil on the gasket of the new filter,slowly fill the new filter about 2/3 full with clean oil and allow it to soak into the filter media.Screw on the new filter till you fill the gasket make contact and tighten about 3/4 additional turn.Fill crankcasewith oil- total capacityw/filter 5 quarts. Start engine, check for leaks.This model year of Sienna was notorious for problems with engine sludge .Change oil and filter EVERY 4000 miles.