2017–2020 Toyota 86

2017-2020 Toyota 86 — Engine Oil & Filter Change

By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Nov 6, 2026

🔧🔧 Moderate 30-60 minutes $57 DIY

Save $63 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $120

Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2017–2020 Toyota 86 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.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost

$57.00

Oil spec 2.0L H4 (FA20)

Capacity 5.7 qt with filter Viscosity 0W-20 (alt: 5W-20) Spec API; ILSAC

Part Name	Part Number	Price	Buy
Engine Oil (0W-20)	—	$45.00	Amazon
Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2017-2020 Toyota 86	—	$12.00	Amazon

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

Confirm oil specification and make the vehicle safe

FA20 2.0L boxer: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with a new filter. Upright filter at the front. Fresh crush washer. Park level; brake set; 86 sits low — low ramps or stands. Trust dipstick: overfilling starves engine. Wait five minutes before checking.

Warm briefly and protect the work area

Stage filter, filter wrench, drain pan, and crush washer. Idle 2-3 minutes to warm the oil; shut it off and wait briefly. Twist off the fill cap to vent; position the pan under the drain plug, commonly a 14mm head.

Drain the used oil and replace the filter

Remove drain plug; drain fully; refit with fresh crush washer, snugged firmly — aluminum threads strip easily. Spin off the upright filter; confirm the old gasket came off; oil the new gasket; hand-tight plus a quarter turn. Hand-start the plug.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker

The FA20's aluminum pan threads strip easily — hand-start the drain plug and stop at snug plus a touch. I've seen forced plugs turn a $57 oil change into a pan replacement.

Install the correct oil quantity

Pour 5.2 of the 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 through a funnel and hold back the last half quart. Wait a few minutes, then check the dipstick.

Check level, leaks, and service reminder

Start briefly; switch off; wait two minutes; recheck on level ground; top to the full mark. Inspect the plug and filter base for leaks; reset the maintenance reminder through the cluster. Log the date, mileage, and the 0W-20.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using the wrong viscosity, capacity, or filter
• Working under a vehicle supported only by a jack
• Reusing a crushed drain-plug washer or leaving the old filter gasket stuck
• Over-tightening the filter or drain plug
• Starting the engine before checking the oil level and leaks

Tools You'll Need

Floor jack or ramps and rated jack stands if needed Oil-drain pan, funnel, gloves, and eye protection Socket or wrench for the drain plug and oil-filter tool Calibrated torque wrench and shop towels

⚠️ Safety First!

• Informational DIY. EZ Car Fix is not a shop.
• Work on level ground with the engine off and only safely supported by ramps or rated jack stands; never rely on a jack alone.
• Verify oil viscosity, capacity, filter, and drain-plug washer for the exact engine. Do not mix fluids or overfill.
• Hot oil can burn. Wear gloves and eye protection, keep spills away from tires, and dispose of used oil at an approved collection point.
• Stop if the drain plug, filter housing, pan, or threads are damaged or leaking.