After 3500 miles,, I thought I'd give my IS200 an early oil change after the
initial running in was out of the way..

I was able to change the oil, but had to give up and leave the old filter in
there. I can just about see it, but couldn't find a way to touch it, let
alone unscrew it. Is there a trick?

NB - Mines a right-hand drive automatic BTW, in case that makes a
difference. I don't have access to a car lift or ramp, so can't get really
underneath the car - is this the problem?

Go buy the filter. You should see it is able to accept a large socket
fitting on the end. Take the filter to an auto store and get the socket that
fits snugly. Then use your socket drive to remove the filter in your car.

"Bob Huntley" <bob.huntley.NOSPAM (AT) btinternet (DOT) com> wrote

Thanks, I've already got the filter. Will try and get a socket over the next
few days.


"John" <bounce (AT) here (DOT) org> wrote