Where is the oil filter located on a 2004 Toyota Camry?

Answer 1

on the Camry with the 2.4L inline 4, the oil filter is located just behind the plastic shield which extends below the front of the car... it will be on the passenger side, and is best removed with the variety of oil filter wrench which attaches to a ratchet (custom fit super graphite from shcuck's is the best I've found). I DO NOT recommend you use a strap type, or serrated jaw type wrench on this car, or you WILL have to remove the plastic shield, and waste a lot of time in the process.

On a Camry equipped with the 3.0L V6, the oil filter is on the driver's side of the engine - mounted sideways. you SHOULD be able to get it through the driver's side wheel well. You WILL spill oil getting this one off - it's almost impossible not to, so be prepared for this. I'd personaly recommend the type of wrench that attaches to a ratchet for this filter, but a strap or serated jaw type might work as well.

Answer4 cylinder? look under the car, by the passenger's front tire, there should be a filter pointed downwards. a 6 cylinder has the filter in the middle of the engine, by the fan, under the exhaust manifold. be careful, i got plenty of scars to show how many filters I've replaced. AnswerThe response above saved me a ton of time! I have a 2005 Camry LE V6 and the oil filter is in the same location as described above.

Another tip: before changing the filter, remove the large black plastic panel on the bottom of the car directly underneath the filter (there are two panels under the front of the car...remove the passenger side one). This will give you easier access to the filter from underneath the car and will ensure that the oil drip has a clear shot at your drain pan when you remove the filter.

The above response was not correct in any way for my Toyota Camry 4 cylinder Aug04. I found the oil filter vertically mounted on the driver side easily accessible from under the car. It is mounted on the engine about 150mm forward of the engine oil pan drain plug. The oil pan shape is angled at the front, allowing the oil filter to mount directly to the engine, not the oil pan. I cannot understand what model the above answers are referring to. For clarification, on this vehicle, the transmission is on the passenger side, and thus the engine oil drain and filter are on the opposite side, the drivers side.

Driver's side or passenger's side? Probably depends on what country you purchased your car in. Mine was on the passengers side (thanks for the info, posters). But I should also point out that when I sit in the driver's seat, I am on the left side of the car. The filter is on the right hand side, on the lower front of the engine, close to the alternator belt. I am referring to the 4-cylinder.