How do you change oil on Solara 05'?

Answer 1

Almost exactly the same way as any other car/truck/motorcycle With the Solara it helps to lift the front end a few inches so you can move easily under the car. Use the car's jack if you don't have access to a separate floor jack. Once under the car you'll see a drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan. Slide a suitable container under that plug and remove the plug. Allow all oil to drain then replace the plug. Locate your oil filter. It's on the front of the engine, easy to see with the 4 cylinder engine, hiding under the exhaust manifold on the V6. Remove the filter and replace with a new one. Remove the oil cap and pour in the required amount of new oil based on instructions in your owners manual. Notice the V6 (not sure about the 4 cyl) uses an energy conserving 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil. Be sure and use the proper weight and amount (again consult your owners manual). Once you've poured in the required amount (5 quarts) start the car and allow to run a few seconds while you check underneath for leaks. Shut the engine off and allow to sit 5 minutes or so then check the oil level on the dipstick. If it's fine then you're almost ready to drive. Time to reset the oil change reminder. Turn on your ignition (but don't start the engine) and look at the odometer. If it isn't set at 'total' miles toggle it to that mode (not trip mileage). Now turn the key off again. Hold the odometer reset button in and turn on the key. Watch the odometer. The mileage numbers will turn to dashes --------. When all the numbers have been replaced the system is reset for another 4500 miles. Cheers