Is there a trick to the 2.7 oil filter? Its messy!

Take off then gojo arm? Works for me.

 

Know this is old but FWIW, I removed the skid pan and went from the bottom (No way could I reach it from the top ). I might have been able to get it without removing the skid pan but, it was late, I didn't feel like screwing around with it or getting frustrated. It is a surprise for me that Yota would locate the filter there, but I guess the engine design required it.

Next time, I going to use a small catch pan just below the filter. Using the bag, I ended up with a mess.

Still not as bad as some.

 

The combination of an old sock around the filter and thread-base, plus a plastic bag around it, can stop almost all oil spills - if you can keep it upright when you remove it from the engine.

 

My procedure as well, I just try to skip the filter drop. Hate when that happens!

 

I like this method!!!...will try this next change.

 

Well did another oil change yesterday, took one of my old t shirts that i was gona cut up into rags and stuck the whole thing right under there. It soaked up every drop of the oil, then i just threw it away. This will be my new method of changing the filter.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWn-gLGkMLQ

 

Welcome to TW DGBG! But that's the wrong engine. The 2TR filter has different issues.

 

Now I don't feel bad about posting in any V6 threads

 

I cut a piece of cardboard 6 inches by 10 inches and wedge it up between the filter and the engine block (it will mount between two of the crossmembers and stay in place, curved like a trough). Then unscrew the filter so it drains down the trough and into the pan. Leave it for a while then pull the cardboard. After this, I can easily maneuver the filter down into the pan without spilling one drop. It's super easy.

 

That first time is a treat

 

I use this


and a close to 24" ratchet extension. I unscrew the filter slowly until it starts to leak then push the oil pan under it, let it drip, then finish unscrewing by hand and keep upside up until I can drop it in the pan lol

 

Cut a plastic milk jug open and slide it up beside filter after you have loosened it. Didn't spill a drop.

 

Can U post a pic - sounds good but I'm not good at reading directions. Thanks.

 

Forgot to take one. Basically just cut bottom off and then cut a concave shape. The plastic is flexible enough to bend up behind the filter housing. It takes a little extra time to sin off the filter but worth the no spill. Be sure the cap is on tight

 

Thanks 4 the reply - will try it in 5000 miles.

 

No mess for me. Service department changes mine.

 

At least you hope they change yours!

 

No worries. I have a good service department over at Dan Hecht chebby/Toyota. Not to difficult to pull the dipstick out and see clean oil on it. Sorry your service department is not up to your standards.

http://www.danhecht.com/

Cannot deal with the dealership on new trucks but I trust the service dept.

 

I just like the chance to crawl under mine every 5k to check around for leaks , etc