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

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by malatx, Aug 27, 2020.

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  1. Aug 29, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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    Nothing wrong with the factory plastic one. I can’t keep my aluminum one from leaking after this past oil change. Despite changing the filter and o rings three times this past week...It keeps leaking. Piece of junk. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it...
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    I went to the dealership and bought it, it was aluminum, kinda hard to come by these days because dealerships get plastic parts too now
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    good point, I just did my oil change today, I will check oil level for the next few weeks to see. the dealers all told me the plastic ones are just as adequate
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    I agree. The OEM plastic is not bad. Especially if you torque it to proper spec.
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Thanks
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    Aftermarket aluminum or factory aluminum? The aftermarket ones are trash.
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    OEM housing and filters.. I can thread it by hand until it stops when it hits the block. The tolerance is too loose on the threads and o ring groove.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    My drain plug doesn't even screw all the way in to drain let alone get stuck in the filter housing.
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    That’s odd. Never had that with an oem.
     
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  10. Aug 29, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    Idk. I’ve had it the last 50k miles and it just started doing it. It IS strange.
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2020 at 7:20 PM
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    Motive x tools make a drain plug that you screw in that has a hose to go to your drain pan. That’s what I use along with a fumoto valve on the pan drain with a hose. No mess at all. I don’t know how to add a link but they seem to come up if you do a google search.
     
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  12. Aug 29, 2020 at 7:53 PM
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    Some push in as with the OEM filter, and some screw in.

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    FUMOTO!
     
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  14. Aug 29, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    Toyota OEM filters don't have endcaps on the filter element. The OEM 2nd gen filters are also like this if you cut open the metal canister. Most aftermarket filters (including Densos) don't have this technology.
     
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  16. Aug 29, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    Which fumoto goes in to the filter housing drain?
     
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  17. Aug 29, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    Work in progress...
    So, you got it in with out lube and now you are asking how to get it out? ...
     
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  18. Aug 29, 2020 at 9:36 PM
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    I should’ve gotten this. I just went with the housing socket. I’ll just get some tubing to fit the drain tool.
     
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  19. Aug 29, 2020 at 10:08 PM
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  20. Aug 29, 2020 at 10:31 PM
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    Can you get a regular style oil filter in a can for third gen Tacoma’s? Asking for a friend who thinks this is nonsense....

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