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2022-2024 Toyota GR86 — Engine Oil & Filter Change

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

🔧🔧 Moderate 30-60 minutes $57 DIY

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

Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2022–2024 Toyota GR86 is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 3 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.

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Parts You Need

Total Cost
$57.00
Oil spec 2.4L FA24D flat-4
Capacity 5.3 qt with filter Viscosity 0W-20
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Engine Oil (0W-20) — $45.00
Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2022-2024 Toyota GR86 — $12.00

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

1

Confirm the GR86's oil spec and supplies

FA24: 5.3 quarts (5.0L) 0W-20 with filter; the spin-on sits on TOP FRONT — no lifting to reach it. You'll need a 17mm socket, new crush washer, drain pan. Park level, brake set, chock wheels.

2

Reach the top filter and the drain bolt

Warm briefly, shut off. The spin-on is at the FA24's top front, easy by hand. The undertray has an access opening for the 17mm drain bolt — the tray may stay on. Pan under the bolt.

3

Drain the oil and swap the filter

Loosen the 17mm bolt; drain fully. Fit a NEW crush washer; tighten to 30.8 ft-lbs. Up top, unscrew the old filter (usually by hand), wipe the surface, oil the new gasket, hand-tight plus a quarter turn.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

That 30.8 ft-lb number only works with a new crush washer — I've seen reused washers weep at spec because they never re-seat. A fresh washer every change; it's the cheapest part on the receipt.

4

Refill and check the dipstick

Double-check bolt and filter; pour 5.3 quarts 0W-20. Wait a minute, dipstick — small splashes to full, never above. Sneak up on full with the last half-quart; the FA24 is overfill-sensitive.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

The FA24's aeration issue is real — I've seen overfilled ones throw oil-pressure warnings on hard cornering. Sneak up on the full mark; the last half-quart goes in splashes, not glugs.

5

Check for leaks and reset the reminder

Run 30 seconds; check the drain bolt and top filter for leaks. Off, wait two minutes, recheck dipstick. Reset the maintenance reminder. Recheck after the first drive — the top filter can read slightly low at first.

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 without first verifying oil was added