How to Change Your Oil - Lexus CT 200 

I had one of these several years ago and enjoyed it. I already knew how to change oil, but I just enjoy watching your videos. You always do a great job!

Thanks a lot for a nice lesson with a steady camera view and a clear description of the process. It's actually exactly what I was looking for!

Thanks for your candid help! I know many things, cars ain't one...yet More ct200h videos encouraged!

EXCELLENT instructive video. I've changed my own oil hundreds of times...but still enjoyed this video! Keep up the great work!! Your videography is SUPERB! Thank you.

Your love for Lexus is refreshing!

hey man thanks for this video! was a great step-by-step from start to finish (clearing the code tip is super helpful) and was even able to pick up ideas like the DIY ramps. thanks for this!

So glad you linked the oil filter wrench, you’re a life saver!

Thanks, I used to have an XB I just sold it and now I’m looking at getting a 200h. Your channel has it all. Thanks for the content!

I love my Lexus Prius....ahem.....CT200. 42 miles per gallon - $15ish dollars to fill up - better for the environment! (P.S. Thanks for changing my oil!)

Outstanding! Thanks so much for creating this video 🙏🏼 Will highly appreciate creating more for the CT200h 👍🏼🙏🏼 I’m already following and following for my xB 👍🏼 Keep the spirit man !!! 🥇🥇🥇

You did a great job. I think i'll just drive mine to Lexus because it does seem difficult to me but I really learned a lot.

Thanks buddy I had a hard time finding a good video to work on mine !

So glad I found this video and I’m now going to search your channel for more videos on the ct200h! As someone who was raised with Hondas, Acuras, and Fords, plus one Jeep, I’ve worked on my own vehicles since I was about 19 and was surprised at the difference when I bought my Lexus. I’ve been very annoyed at paying dealership maintenance costs and really wanted to find a good online tutorial so I could start to do my own work again. I may still say to hell with it and trade it in for something I can work on with less aggravation! Thank you for making this video and keeping it available!

Thank you for making this video man keep up the good work

Got a 2018 model a week ago or so. Man, this car is just perfect in every aspect! My record of gas usage, 3.9L per 100km. Amazing thing.

Buddy you are amazing. Thanks. you saved me at least 90 bucks.

PERFECT movie I have the sport version in Pearl White of 2012 now for about 3 years, still loving it 'the looks, the driving, seats, 1:18, ....' Will keep it for many years more. I also use an OBD2 tuning box and also that gives extra's. Pitty we have no turbo

Saved a lot of money with this, thanks man!

Detailed helped heaps thanks! Mechanic quoted $600 for service . Did it myself using your guide and saved $540 dollars.

Thanks for the help, helped me preform my FIRST oil change on my first car.

My wife has one and this video is going to be extremely useful for when I get my own garage within the next month

I got my ct200h since 2014 and I knows how to do maintenance my car but I'm still enjoy your video which is very nice and clean even though I'm an aircraft mechanic. Greetings from Washington state

Thanks for the video! How long does the battery last?

Thank you so much for this video. Doing a first time self oil change now!

Great video thanks!

Good video, just one thing you forgot to lubricate the sealing O ring on the filter cap, usually just a smear of motor oil to prevent it from twisting out of the groove when you tighten the cap, but I am sure this helped a lot of people.

You can buy the oil filter wrench from Toyota dealership for Prius. It will also fit for CT 200h as well

Great video. Clear and concise 👍.

Thank you for the video! Much appreciated!

The best oil-changing video I have ever seen 🙂

thank you for sharing. I just got a used CT200 h myself. You’re vid Is very entertaining to watch.. I wish I can do it myself but for safety reason I won’t lol

Thank you for showing how to change engine oil on Lexus CT200 hybrid. Mercedes have same process and filter as Lexus CT200 . Good video

I've had plenty of Fords and never had black oil, just sold a vw with direct injection, oil was always black, we now have a 2018 fsport CT200 , best car we have ever owned

Looking to buy one next year as my college car! Will be a big upgrade from my 02 Accord.

Thanks so much I learned how to change oil and filter

THANK YOU!!!

Thanks for the chuckle with your your "count the cylinders" to determine the number of quarts of oil needed theory. I hope you have figured out the two are not related...at all. While the oil filter cartridge might not be as convenient, it is less waste going into landfills consistent with this hybrid's "greenness." They can also be incinerated, metal canister filters can't. Many states designate used oil filters as hazardous waste..it is easier to comply with the disposal regulations with cartridge filters. Cartridge filters will only become more and more common. Oil turning dark in color doesn't mean in and of itself the oil needs to be changed or there is an issue with the engine. Urban legend. More related to heat cycles or soot. Handy tip: Your oil will drain much faster if you remove the oil filler cap AFTER you remove the drain plug. Finally, and you know this....get the torque spec for your drain plug and consider torquing to that spec. I know many shops don't, but there is a correct way to do things. Stripping the threads on an oil pan really sucks. I appreciate the link to the cap wrench.

thank you. I am taking over my nephew 2015 CT200h now and will change all the required parts, air, oil, fog lights, etc...

Thanks for the video!

Very helpful info. Great commentary. The Ford comment was funny. aka Found On the Road Dead. Thanks for the link for the Oil Filter wrench. I think its stupid too how you need this tool and have to get through that plastic cover. Definitely not like my 59 Nash Metropolitan!

Thanks good video

Great video - thank you very much. And, speaking of a pain in the ass - my 2012 CT 200 has these "use once" plastic clips that hold the plastic skid plate in place and the only way to remove them is to essentially break them (which I did) - instead of the much preferred 10mm bolts (also philips-head screws) on yours . Thankfully, tie-wraps worked well to put (and hold) everything back in place, but I was like, WTF?! Thanks again and all the best.

my 2012 lexus ct 200 is great had for 3 months great on gas average about 36 miles per gallon and 23 dollar to fill it up today im getting the firl oil change

Thank you ! This gives me some confidence to change the oil in my car and save around £120

At first I was feeling some type of way as you brought up all the quirks with the car, as I love my CT, BUT...it does have it's quirks lol. I appreciate the DIY vid on getting this done! Also, great looking garage floor. Hope to get this done on mine as well. Maybe as soon as my lady gives me a break on all the projects she has on my plate... :/

Thanks!

Great tutorial 👌

Thank you!

“If your oil is black… you either have a Ford (chuckles)” got me rolling. As owner of both CT200 and Saleen, i know what you talking about 😅

Thank u so much!!!

Just done my oil change. My filter tool to unscrew the filter was different from the one in the video and was poor. Unscrewed it ok but ended up sticking to the filter casing. I left it there. I don't have a fleet of Lexuses so it's not like I'll need the tool for anything else. Win some, lose some.

Thank you so much

Thanks for the great guide! One comment: looks like that those ramps are not helping to get all of the old oil out...

Hello, Thanks for this very good video. Do you know the process to make off the seatbelt bip ? Thank you.

You’ll find the same filters on the 2012-2016 Camrys. Those super seal for some reason. And I’ve actually snapped wrenches trying to get it off. Took all the guys in the shop to get that thing off lol. It wasn’t just the one instance either. It’s happened with them all. I recommend anyone to buy a nice steel made removal tool and not the cheap thin aluminum ones.

great camera work

Not sure when the change was made but my 2016 CT200h has the oil filter cap facing the oil pan instead of parallel to it. No idea what genius made that design change or why, but it certainly doesn't make changing the filter any easier.

Great choice on the oil filter cap wrench and on positioning it correctly. It's amazing how so many can't seem to get that right. The only thing I do different is 1. I don't use any tools to change the o-ring 2. I make sure to oil the o-ring.

You forgot to lube the oil filter gasket! Great video btw 🤙🏻

I Love my CT20000000H Good for Commute. I drive it 300 miles a day

Thank you

Thanks, the 2011 model does not have bolts just those plastic tabs and so I unbolted bolts I should not have.

Can the CT200H use 0W-16 oil? In the manual, the lowest viscosity rating oil stated is 0W-20 but I see 0W-16 oils labels which says that they are suitable for Hybrids

Good video! Now I see what my local oil change shop did wrong 🤦🏻‍♀️

merci for info

I use trip A as my miles since I filled up with gas, and reset it everytime I fill up….then I use trip B for my last time since oil change.

5:15 its not a skid plate.. its a belly pan. For mpg.

Is It The Same Process For The Hybrid!? I Like FORD! "Line"" Haha 👍🏼

You don't have to wet the gasket, as with a conventional canister filter?

Can you make a video on changing the transmission fluid?

What is the name of that tool for the CT? I see two different sizes want to be sure before I purchase.

Do you have idea what’s the measure of the wood ramp??? I like to do one for my cars..

I like this car .. do you or everybotty recomends this car for a everyday driver car i drive every day 40 miles to my work and 40 to come back home.... and any problems with the battery pack ? Like those hondas or some toyota prius????

You only need to change oil every 10,000 miles or each year. Not every 5,000 miles. Use full synthetic oil 0-20w.

Your wife has excellent taste in cars !

Do one of these but on the Scion

Thanks so much for doing, this video as I now know how easy it is I doing it myself and save money on next service.. Well done...

Hello, is there a big difference between 2015 and 2017 ct200h?

Any recommendations that’s a must for the CT, other than the oil change? I am at 80k miles and refuse to spend over $600 at the dealership for “maintenance” and I want to get to know my CT baby!

"Maintenance Required" does necessary mean oil change. This car needs oil change every 10'000 miles. The 5000 Miles warning is for tire rotation and fluids top off.

Thank you !!! Respect!!! It's really very clean car :)

There are two different types of oil cap tools at eBay; one is 64,5mm in diameter, other is 79mm. Who to choose?

Changing the oil after 5000 miles is very luxurious

What’s that filter cutout thing called?

I would say do a video how to change the brakes, but it will be years. Still on my first set of brakes and im at 110,000 miles and they still have plenty left.

Thanks for the vid sir. maybe, just maybe cut it in half.

Great video but I kinda disagree about the bath filter vs the cartridge filter. I just bought a used CT200h and I'm looking forward to its first oil change. My Wrangler JK and Hyundai Genesis sedan both have bath filters too. I like having to replace just the paper element. Less waste and more economical. The Jeep filter is so cheap the last two times I went to the dealer they just gave me the filter for free, no lie. I asked for the filter and the dude at the parts desk just tossed it to me and said no charge. Color me dumbfounded.

I believe oil change schedule is every 10k miles .. at least for my 2015 ct.. hence the very clean oil at 5k.. thanks for the video!

Great video! everyone elses sucked

Well i was going to do it myself.....because getting charged $125 is BS!! I need that lifting thing and the tools

My Lexus actually tells you what does need to be taken care of for maintenance! But it shows it on the sat nav screen.

My oil filter is too tight. The wrench won’t even loosed it. What could be the problem?

You should add affiliate links for each item used in this process. It would help people see exactly the tools/materials required and you would get a little more $ for your time and effort.

Have you drove the IS250 just to do a comparison? Materials, feel, confort?

what are the chances ...you have the same two cars i have; the ct200h and my all time fave PRELUDE! yes my prelude is white too...and im changing my engine oil on the CT...you are the white me. lol!

Is the car not supposed to level for this?

Great video! Never buying a Ford 🤣🤣🤣

Not sure why you're complaining about the plastic cover and the fact the filter is in a filament... aren't most newer cars like this? I get the headache of the special tool... but it's a one-time buy for under $20.

why did you pay $25 for that oil filter tool? I actually like the fact that in the CT200h, you don't throw out the entire metal housing, along with the actual oil filter. Environmentally, that makes sense, and plus the filter itself is cheaper than replacing the entire metal housing.

But that prelude has the oil filter directly on top of down pipe ... 😑😂