How do you change the oil located on a 1995 Toyota Tercel?

Answer 1

Warm engine. Jack passenger front from behind front wheel just enough to slide oil catch pan underneath .Be sure to slide jackstand underneath also (PLEASE).Oil pan is towards passenger side almost inline with tire it takes a 14mm wrench.Drain oil( Be careful its hot) and locate filter on front of engine just underneath exhaust manifold towards passerger side.You need to purchase or borrow a filter wrench that slides onto top of filter and uses a 3/8 ratchet with 1 in. extension ( A must).Replace filter reinstall oil drain plug.I had to make a gasket out of a piece if oil bottle to slide over drain plug to completely stop any leaks from drain plug.Remove jackstand and lower car,remove oilfiller cap on top of engine and fill with 3qts.of oil if engine is a 5EFE replace cap and start engine for a couple of minutes,shut engine off and check oil level on dipstick an underneath for leaks.I recommend if you are going to do this yourself go to a Toyota dealer and purchase a oil filter wrench , filter and oil.