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RX300 Oil Changes - Quick Lube places?

I'm seriously considering purchasing a used RX300. I have read many of the great postings on this site and am wary of the oil sluding concern. From my prospective, this becomes much less of a concern provided that the car has had freguent oil changes up to this point and I continue that behavior after purchase. I have read about the stupid placement of the oil filter and the difficulty in getting to it which will make DIY very difficult. I usually don't have time to get to a dealer for changes and would rather use a quick lube place for this. I understand that some of them may not touch an RX300. Can anyone recommend some that will???

Thanks in advance. Esch.

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Esch
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I haven't changed oil on a RX300 but my Camry had the same engine. I don't see why you claim it's so difficult. In the Camry I could do it from the top of the car without much effort. The only problem was some oil usually dripped on the engine mount below it and you had to wipe that off carefully. I don't think the oil change place will have much difficulty in changing it. It's one of the most common engines around. The filter is from the front under the exhaust manifold. With one of the filter wrenches that slip over the bottom of the filter and a short extension, you could do it easily. If you want one, buy it.

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Rex

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