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Drive without the oil filter housing plug?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Loretta, Oct 15, 2020.

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  1. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    I apologize Joey... but if I have a hole in any part of the oil system... one would probably realize it won’t be smart to start it until we fix it....
     
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  2. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    Driving without that plug will not go well for the truck. Unless you really want to do a LS swap on it for a new motor.
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    I absolutely agree and if Tacoma World didn't exist I would just tell myself that and go about my weekend. But it does exist....so here we are!
     
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    FWIW, when the dealer forgets that part, or the o ring, members usually post up here with a mess under their rig. I kind of forgot about that.
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    We’ll get through this! Did you find parts at a local dealership or Amazon? Might go for the aluminum housing filter cup!
     
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  6. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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    I was just reading about the aluminum housing to replace the plastic one and I do think I'm going to try and just get one of those instead since it will take the same amount of time and metal is always better than plastic
     
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    I’m still with the plastic one but I don’t Over torque the darn thing .... really hand tight is all you need in these and the o-ring to be seated in the correct location
     
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    Hey, if you are going to make fun us, be sure to tell the whole story.
    You also need to add Trans fluid to the coolant system as well.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/halp.33318/
     
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    I hate this filter. Why couldn't they just put a normal filter on it? Oil up my arm every freaking time trying to put that stupid plastic drain on, then it's a PITA to get back off.
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    I agree this has always felt stupid to me than the old canister filters.
     
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    I just spin the cup right off... wear gloves and grab some rags...
     
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    Doesn't change the fact that the engine needs oil to run... safe to say if there us a gaping hole in the bottom of the filter housing, that's where the oil will go. As any liquid will choose the path of least resistance and drain out the bottom.
     
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  16. Oct 15, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    Picture is not accurate ?? Doesn’t look like said filter housing
     
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    I’d personally stick with a “Toyota” version.... just seen to many aftermarket ones leak. I’m sure some here have them and don’t leak....
     
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    Maybe, but worth a shot until Monday, then take it off and return it if its leaking.
     
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    I wouldn't drive without it...
     
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