Where is the oil filter located on a 1987 Toyota Corolla?

Question

Yes I know in the engine,but where exactly,I need to change the oil but can't find the oil filter.

Is it hard to take off?

Answer 1

Here is the facts, the real deal....if you can't find it, then you need to take it to a JiffyLube or similar oil change shop to have your oil changed. Is it hard to take off? Yes, unless you have the right tool to take it off and know where it is. Why do you want to crawl underneath your car and have hot oil dripping down your arm and all over your garage or driveway when you can have a oil change shop do the whole thing and dispose of the old oil while you sip free coffee? And while you are at it, watch the mechanics change the oil and you will learn where the oil filter is.

Answer 2

Depends on how mechanically inclined you are. It's usually located towards the front of the engine towards the bottom, and usually made out of plastic and in a different plethora of available colors (but there are a few that are metallic). it is cylindrically-shaped and will need a special sump wrench to be removed.

If you stare straight down from the top of the engine, it is very noticeable yet discreet; usually branded after the name of the oil change place or supplier (e.g. Napa, Jiffy Lube[?] etc.), Vendors of filter-related products (Fram, K&N), or the car manufacturer (Toyota; more often seen from dealerships but not always).

However, like others said, it's a messy job to do, especially if you don't know what you're doing and dangerous without the right equipment, but it can be mastered under practice with minimal mess. If you do, are you single? Kidding, of course (but guys, don't you want a mechanically-savvy woman instead of the type that wonders why the car has black smoke when the last oil change was...Never?).

Answer 3

i think that the flter is under the exhaust manifold under the hood just open the hood and look at the front of the engine under the exhaust manifold not positive but that is where it is on most toyota corollas hope i helped and it can be tough to get off just a simple strap wrench or filter pliers will get it off quicly though