Oil filter removal: what do you guys use?

If I can't loosen it with my hands I use this Lisle also, works every time

 

Home Depot sells one similar, I picked one up a few weeks ago but haven't tried it yet. I think it was $11

 

You can use these Strap Wrenches for your oil filters; I like them a lot more than the tools suggested here.

 

I dunno it has always worked for me.

 

all I know is trying to find a wrench that says in the description for a Tacoma is nearly impossible, labels every other Toyota vehical but not Tacoma.
I assume its 24mm x 64.5 mm with 14 flutes?

 

I use my hand to install, but an old set of oil filter pliers to remove. It damages the filter a bit, but I am taking it off to change it anyways.

Similar to these:

 

I have to use the steel band/strap type. Arthritis has gotten the better of my hand strength.

 

I have found this to be best for me

 

(For the V6) its pretty much as easy as it gets. You shouldn't need any tools on this one.

 

Or, if youve already drained the oil to then find your filter is stuck with no tool. Just drive a flat head screw driver through the side of the filter.

It's gotten me out of a bind before.

 

Another vote for this. Use the tool to remove but install new filter one by hand.
I have wrist arthritis so try to avoid unnecessary stress where possible.

 

When I used to have the dealer change my oil ( free oil changes) , I could never get the oil filter off by hand, but once I started changing my own oil, it just hand tighten, and I can take it off by hand the next time I change my oil.

OP, just make sure you're using a twisting action for the oil filter (unlike the "other" motion you're probably used to. Lol)

 

I use one of these for my 2008 (or daughters 2012) Tacoma.


....and I use this when changing the oil filter on my wifes 2016 4Runner (removed the original black one for an all aluminum type as shown)

 

I also use my hand. Sometimes I put it on a little tight and it's a struggle, but I can always get it by hand. The first time I changed it myself I had to use a set of tube clamps. The dealer had out the filter on tight and it's a long ways up in there on the 4 cyl. My tube clamps were handy so I used those.

 

When did you shave?

 

I have a better chance of finding the Holy Grail then a Wrench cap to fit the Tacoma oil filter. No matter what I look for on Amazon or ebay, in the description not one will say fits 2nd gen Tacoma. All I get is 2016 Tacoma or every other Toyota vehical made. Somebody prove me wrong please. This is what I am looking for something like this,

$30 Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota Camry, Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 and More - 64mm 14 Flute Precision CNC Machined Aluminum Oil Filter Removal Tool

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XTAGHU0/ref=pd_luc_rh_bxgy_01_02_t_ttl_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

+ another. I had a cap wrench that fit at one but lost it. All I use now is hand for all my vehicles.

 

Tighten with my hand and usually can remove the same way...sometimes need a strap to get it started.

 

My hand, unless for some reason someone else has done it. The dealers are the worst for either putting them on tight or too loose.

 

Im surprised this hasnt been posted yet. I use a channel lock filter wrench when i cant get one off by hand



Edited to add. Didnt read far enough, its on here already lol