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Starting the Replacement
- 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.
2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
This guide will show you how to change your Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter. Have oil and a replacement oil filter before starting. Be sure to check that the oil can handle the temperatures commonly found in your area.
Step-by-step instructions
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Locating the Oil Filter
- Open the hood of the car and locate the oil filter.
3
Removing the Oil Filter
- Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise.
4
Locating the Oil Drain Plug
- Lie down under the front of the car and locate the oil drain plug in the opening on the skid plate.
5
Removing the Oil Drain Plug and Draining the Oil
- 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.
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Reattaching the Oil Drain Plug
- 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
Reattaching the Oil Filter
- Screw the new oil filter in a clockwise rotation onto the same area where the old one was removed until it is tight.
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Filling the Vehicle with Oil
- 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.
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Checking the Oil Level
- 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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