hmm, how do I get this plastic drain plug off?

It was totally my fault, I got too excited when the aluminum oil assembly arrived today, and I just want to see if my filter works. long story short, I think I got the plastic plug jammed in there. Is there anyway to get it out?

 

Use some pliers, you won’t be damaging the aluminum filter by pulling it.

 

Uh...those usually screw in. Have you tried Lefty Loosey?

 

I really dislike those plastic tubes... Really awkward using them.

 

pliers used, I basically stood on the aluminum oil assembly and pulled with all my force and got it out.



this can't be right, this is my first time with the tacoma oil change, is it normal?

 

its a lot easier to work with when its mounted to the motor.

You're supposed to pull the metal plug, put that in, drain the oil from the filter housing, then push on that plastic drain from either side, maybe give it a little wiggle, and it'll pop right off, then remove the housing and change your filter.

That aluminum housing is well worth the upgrade. The stock plastic housings are junk.

 

You don't have to use the plastic spigot. Just have the drain pan ready and unscrew the whole cap. I've done four filter changes this way and haven't spilled any on the ground.

Be sure to use a generous amount of oil on the threads when you install the cap. Aluminum on aluminum will otherwise gall. That's why Toyota switched from aluminum to plastic.

 

This can fix that problem. https://www.google.com/search?q=fum...NGDXoQ_AUoAXoECBYQAQ&biw=412&bih=756&dpr=2.63

 

When that plastic drain plug is covered in oil, it slips in and out of the hole easier.

 

Did an oil change last week! pliers or any other type of grippies are key!

 

OP, that plastic drain plug was probably defected and a little wider than normal. That’s probably the reason it was so hard to pull out.

 

Op. When it's on the truck, put the spigot in the crook of your thumb and index then use your fingers around the outside of the canister and push sideways. Use shear not tension. It's akin snapping a carrot. ALWAYS use the drain spigot. Way less mess.

 

Could you share which filter you used?

 

I've always screwed them in and out.

 

Mobil 1, M1C-251A

 

Yea sometimes that’s worked for me sometimes pliers!

 

Do you know if 3rd gen V6 Tacomas have multiple oil filter and housing specification?

This one I picked up at the dealership today

, the parts guy ask me what year of the Tacoma, mine is 2020 TRD Sport, he gave me this

the filter itself does not have rubber rings around it.

But @McRib suggested Mobil 1 filter do



According to Amazon, this won't fit.

It's just odd, Toyota gotta just use screw-on filter canisters like everyone else

 

Top is the right one. Bottom is idfk.

 

What part number is this