Official (OEM) Toyota Prius 2016 (Gen 4) oil-change instructions

Thanks for this. Torque values and oil quantities are per 3rd gen; the new, removable insert in the engine underpanel is an improvement. They still hammer away at what's a very simple act: unscrewing and screwing back on the oil filter housing, lol.

Attached is a pdf version.

 

Wow - Screws instead of clips on the No. 4 panel (or is it lost in translation?) Anyone like to verify? Thanks in advance...

 

using screws instead of plastic tabs will likely help keep the oil change access door from falling off.

 

It's too dang easy now. I'd miss taking the entire panel off, as I do with my third gen. One thing: that affords a good view of the drive shaft boots, inspection for leaks.

Yeah, it'd be nice if someone with a 2016 could raise the front end and have a look, post some pics.

 

I prefer to raise the car (safely) and use the specified torques; I don't second-guess Toyota on that.

 

So I go to find an oil filter wrench model SSt: 09228=06501, for the 2016 4 touring, right! There are so many different types of this model... From deep well type, to shallow. 64mm, 64.5mm. Which one is it please? Thanks.

 

You're probably fine with your hand tighten, who knows. It's your car, anyway.

What I do know: I have no problems loosening either the filter housing or the oil pan drain bolt, after torquing to spec.

I looked up that part number, here's one link:

Assenmacher TOY 640 09228-06501 Toyota Oil Filter Wrench 09228-06500-02 64mm AST

I see mention of TOY640, that's what NutzAboutBolts mentioned in his video on Prius oil change, here:

Nutz About Bolts Prius Maintenance Videos | PriusChat

There's also a plethora of sockets that extend down further, with notches to match the stiffeners. They're likely more secure/stable. OTOH fit gets trickier, if the stiffeners are shifted.

What I'm using is a Honda oil filter socket, that happens to be the same size, go figure. I purchased it initially for a Honda motorcycle oil filter, when Honda's automotive filters were a larger diameter. Then they adopted the smaller motorcycle format for their cars, so I continue to use it.

I just measure it's inside face-to-face with a caliper: 64.38 mm. It fits pretty much perfect, a little snug when the filter is hot, slightly looser if it's cooled down. 14 face, obviously.

You want something that's heavy crimped steel, and 3/8" socket hole is good.

 

Ok so,how do I reset the maintenance reminder light after I change my own oil?

 

Good Question!

 

It says filter element. Are they using the old Mercedes diesel element style inserts?

That is not an improvement but a big mess. Oil everywhere and not a drop to drink.

You will need an OEM O ring to go with that OEM filter insert element.

Wore that shirt for 5 years with a 240D and 300D and never care to go back. It did use a Massey Ferguson oil cartridge/insert. O ring was dealer only.

Wonder if there is an upcharge at the dealer for this?

 

For the Gen III - To reset, the display must be in Trip A, then shut the car off. Now restart the car while holding down BOTH the Power button and the kph/mph buttons. The display will show the "update" screen - just wait for it to finish.

 

I just did my first oil change (at 5k miles) this weekend.

Here are my observations:

1) I used my Blitz low profile ramps, and found that they were just barely adequate. I.e. the front spoiler did kiss them just a bit.
2) The car is lower. With these ramps (under which I've previously serviced my 2001 Mazda Protege and 2010 Prius) - I barely had enough room to move around.
3) The oil change door is now intentionally removable (no "hinge") - and is secured by 3 real screws. Not those plastic pop-rivets. - but the larger under-cover is secured by the plastic pop-rivets, not screws.
4) I couldn't remove from the oil pan the washer that was there. (I tried to pry it with a screwdriver, and it didn't budge). Maybe it's meant to be permanent?


Otherwise, it was a standard, uneventful oil change.

Does anybody have access to the official trans-axle change directions from TIS?

 

For next time: back out the drain bolt a few turns, then place a screw driver blade at the junction of washer and oil pan, and give it a tap with a hammer.

I think Toyota "got the memo" regarding the flakey 3rd gen oil access "flap". One upside with the old style: it motivated me to remove the entire cover with each oil change. It's actually goes pretty fast, and don't believe I've broken one fastener so far (memory flakey), having done 10~11 oil changes. One steadfast rule: always wash out the fasteners in hot/soapy water, to float out grit which could jam them, leading to breakage.

One thing: with the cover completely off, you get a good view of the drive shafts, and any potential leaks. Worth doing say every 3rd~4th time.

 

So, will the end-cap type filter wrench that I used on the Gen 2 2008 spin-off type filter work with this cartridge type filter?

 

The same wrench that worked for a 1996 Tercel and 2003 Matrix works for the GEN III and GEN IV.

 

Honda automotive oil filters are the same, at least the recent civics and accords, probably the lot.