To locate the oil filter on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine, follow these steps:
Locate the oil pan. The oil pan is located underneath the engine. It is a large, metal pan that holds the oil for the engine.
Look for the oil filter housing. The oil filter housing is a cylindrical-shaped housing that is located on the side of the oil pan. It is usually black or gray in color.
Remove the oil filter cap. The oil filter cap is located on the top of the oil filter housing. It is usually black or gray in color. Use a wrench or a socket to loosen and remove the cap.
Remove the old oil filter. Once the oil filter cap is removed, you will be able to remove the old oil filter. It is a cylindrical-shaped object that is located inside the oil filter housing. Use your hand or an oil filter wrench to remove the filter.
Install the new oil filter. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter. Then, screw the new oil filter into place by hand. Do not overtighten the filter.
Reinstall the oil filter cap. Once the new oil filter is installed, replace the oil filter cap. Tighten the cap until it is snug.
2016 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 Engine
If your 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a 3.5L V6 engine, the location of the oil filter is different. To find the oil filter on a Tacoma with a 3.5L V6 engine, follow these steps:
Locate the oil pan. The oil pan is located underneath the engine. It is a large, metal pan that holds the oil for the engine.
Look for the oil filter housing. The oil filter housing is a cylindrical-shaped housing that is located on the side of the oil pan. It is usually black or gray in color.
Remove the oil filter drain plug. The oil filter drain plug is located at the bottom of the oil filter housing. It is usually a small, black or gray plastic plug. Use a wrench to loosen and remove the plug.
Allow the oil to drain. Once the oil filter drain plug is removed, allow the old oil to drain out of the oil filter housing. This may take a few minutes.
Remove the old oil filter. Once all of the oil has drained out, you can remove the old oil filter. It is a cylindrical-shaped object that is located inside the oil filter housing. Use your hand or an oil filter wrench to remove the filter.
Install the new oil filter. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter. Then, screw the new oil filter into place by hand. Do not overtighten the filter.
Reinstall the oil filter drain plug. Once the new oil filter is installed, replace the oil filter drain plug. Tighten the plug until it is snug.
