2013–2018 Lexus ES
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
Save $63 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $120
Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2013–2018 Lexus ES is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $57. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil (0W-20) | — | $45.00 | |
| Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2013-2018 Lexus ES 350 | — | $12.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
The 3.5L 2GR-FE takes 6.4 quarts of 0W-20 with a filter change (5W-20 only temporarily). Gather a Toyota 04152-YZZA1-type cartridge filter, housing wrench, washer, and drain pan. Park level, raise the front on ramps — never under a jack alone.
Warm the engine briefly, then switch off and remove the fill cap. The cartridge housing sits at the front under the engine — undo the shield's push pins enough to reach through. Set the drain pan under the oil pan.
Loosen the drain plug by hand and drain fully. Fit a new washer — Lexus requires one every change — reinstall at 30 ft-lbs, and wipe the pan clean. Start the plug by hand to protect the aluminum threads.
Aluminum pan threads are one cross-thread away from a very expensive problem. I turn that plug in by hand until I'm sure it's straight — you'll feel it bite smoothly.
Spin the housing off with the pan underneath. Swap the cartridge and O-rings for the kit's new ones, oiled. Tighten the housing snugly — it's plastic, don't force it. Seat the large O-ring untwisted; a pinched O-ring causes slow leaks.
That O-ring groove is the whole job on these cartridge housings. I take an extra ten seconds to check the ring is sitting perfectly flat in the groove — if it isn't, it'll weep for months.
Funnel in 6.4 quarts of 0W-20 and refit the cap. Start the engine a minute, switch off, wait two minutes, and check the dipstick. Inspect the drain plug and housing for leaks, reset the reminder, and log the mileage.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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