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How do I change oil filter in a 2008 v6 rav 4

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  • Anonymous Apr 12, 2009

    Need much more information--where is the oil filter? what tools are needed to get it off? Do you have to remove the plastic shield? If special tools are required, what are they and where can a person buy them at a reasonable price (obviously not at the dealer).

  • homeboy2323 Apr 13, 2009

    the motor is a v6. I looked at the upper part of the motor and did not see where the filter would be at. there is a plastic device near the fire wall with the word oil marked on it. would that possibly be it?

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Pull the plug on the oil pan as its draining take off the filter which should be on the upper end of the motor you may need a hose to put on the bottom of the oil filter base and there should be a little nipple for the hose

  • Anonymous Apr 12, 2009

    what size motor is in it?

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SOURCE: 1st time changing oil filter on v6 2008 rav 4,

I just changed my oil on my RAV4 V6 and the first thing is you are not looking for the regular canister but a oil housing like on the old farm tractors. You just replace the inside filter cartridge. The canister is in front on the engine on the passenger side. Use a 3/8 socket to open the bottom and drain. Next use a oil filter cap wrench to remove the housing. Actully this is a less messy than my chevy and more "green."

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