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2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

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  1. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Starting the Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the portable vehicle ramps in front of either wheel and slowly pull the vehicle up onto them.

    • Put the vehicle in park and engage the parking brake.

  2. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Locating the Oil Filter: step 2, image 1 of 2 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Locating the Oil Filter: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Open the hood of the car and locate the oil filter.

  3. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Removing the Oil Filter: step 3, image 1 of 2 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Removing the Oil Filter: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise.

  4. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Locating the Oil Drain Plug: step 4, image 1 of 2 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Locating the Oil Drain Plug: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Lie down under the front of the car and locate the oil drain plug in the opening on the skid plate.

  5. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Removing the Oil Drain Plug and Draining the Oil: step 5, image 1 of 2 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Removing the Oil Drain Plug and Draining the Oil: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Place the oil pan below the drain plug.

    • The oil will be extremely hot if the vehicle has recently been running.

    • Remove the oil drain plug with the 14 mm socket wrench and let the oil drain into the drain pan.

  6. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Reattaching the Oil Drain Plug: step 6, image 1 of 3 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Reattaching the Oil Drain Plug: step 6, image 2 of 3 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Reattaching the Oil Drain Plug: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Allow the oil to drain from the vehicle.

    • 5 - 10 minutes will be needed for the oil to drain. This can be monitored by watching the oil drain from the location where the oil filter was removed.

    • Once there is no more oil pouring out, reattach the oil drain plug with the 14 mm socket wrench until it is tight.

  7. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Reattaching the Oil Filter: step 7, image 1 of 2 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Reattaching the Oil Filter: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Screw the new oil filter in a clockwise rotation onto the same area where the old one was removed until it is tight.

  8. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Filling the Vehicle with Oil: step 8, image 1 of 3 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Filling the Vehicle with Oil: step 8, image 2 of 3 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Filling the Vehicle with Oil: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the oil fill cap that is beside the new filter and take it off. Then pour the oil in using the funnel.

    • Only pour in 5.8 quarts of oil. Pouring in too much oil may cause damage to the engine.

    • Pour slowly so that the oil does not spill out of the funnel.

    • Remove the funnel and firmly reattach the oil fill cap.

  9. 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement, Checking the Oil Level: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Slowly roll the vehicle off of the portable vehicle ramps.

    • Check the dipstick to make sure there is enough oil. The level indicated should be in-between the two metal dimples on the end of the dipstick.

    • If the vehicle is not on level ground, the dipstick may not show an accurate reading.

    • Safely dispose of the remaining oil and the old oil filter.

Conclusion

Congratulations on changing the oil on your 2012-2016 Scion FR-S!

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