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

This guide will show you how to change your...

iFixit Library 2012-2016 Scion FR-S Easy 20 minutes Guide 142335
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Before you begin

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 1

Starting the Replacement

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — 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.
Step 2

Locating the Oil Filter

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — Locating the Oil Filter ⌕
  • Open the hood of the car and locate the oil filter.
Step 3

Removing the Oil Filter

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — Removing the Oil Filter ⌕
  • Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise.
Step 4

Locating the Oil Drain Plug

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — 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.
Step 5

Removing the Oil Drain Plug and Draining the Oil

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — Removing the Oil Drain Plug and Draining the Oil ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 14 mm Socket Wrench Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • 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.
Step 6

Reattaching the Oil Drain Plug

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — Reattaching the Oil Drain Plug ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 14 mm Socket Wrench Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • 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.
Step 7

Reattaching the Oil Filter

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — 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.
Step 8

Filling the Vehicle with Oil

2012-2016 Scion FR-S Oil and Oil Filter Replacement — Filling the Vehicle with Oil ⌕
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PART USED ON THIS STEP 5.8 Quarts of 0W-20 Oil Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • 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.
Step 9

Checking the Oil Level

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