Oil canister filter

Hey fellas I just got a 2023 4 runner for my wife, I was wondering if tacoma and 4runner share the same oil canister filter wrench? Thanks in advance

 

Yes, the filter housings are identical and use the same large “socket” to remove. The only difference is the 4runner has a longer tube inside for a longer paper filter. Lots of people swap the factory plastic housings for metal ones (from Toyota). I did that with both my ‘21 Tacoma and ‘17 4Runner, and the part number for the housings was the same for both trucks (and both came with the Tacoma-sized tube). I just had to swap my longer 4runner tube onto that one and it works perfectly.

 

Yup, same tool. 4runners are a little more of a pain to do, but nearly identical. Tacos are A1 filters, 4runner is A5.

 

Did u swapped them for being extra safe or u experienced some issues with the plastic ones

 

Pain in the butt because of skid plates?

 

Since u have one in the family let me ask you something, the 4runner were coming with the brake master cylinder with hydro assist booster, well 2023 came with vacuum booster( like tacoma), what do u think about it.

PD: any advice is welcomed I'm brand new with 4 runner

 

I didn’t have any issues with either of mine, but the plastic ones have been known to crack (and then leak), especially if they get overtightened. I bought one of the metal ones as a backup first, because it was only $25 and I figured it’d be good to have one on hand in case the plastic ever did crack while I was in the middle of an oil change on either of my vehicles. But the next time I did an oil change on my 4runner I ended up just swapping to the metal one and kept the stock plastic as a backup for both trucks. After a while, I just said why not put a metal one on the Tacoma too since they’re cheap.

 

I wasn’t aware they changed the brake system in the newest 4runners. All I can really say about that is both my Taco and 4runner have good solid braking. The 4runner is a little better, but I think that has more to do with it having discs on all 4 (as opposed to the taco with discs up front and drums in the back), and also pickups naturally nose dive a lot more than an SUV because all the weight is up front.

 

Yes that change is crazy when this is the last year before new gen, another question ( sorry to bother you) how's your experience with brake pads, some people complain about how often they have to be replaced

 

I just PDI'd a 2023, all I noticed was the heated steering wheel, I'll check next time if they have vacuum boost. Thats crazy if it doesnt have it anymore.

Odd, apparently vacuum has been available for many years, I wonder if its a US option, or 2wd?

We don't have plain SR5 models up in Canada anymore. I wonder if thats why.

 

The factory pads on my 4runner lasted 5 years/50K. I changed them before the feelers started making any noise, but the pads were getting pretty thin, so I’m sure they would’ve started making noise any minute. I did not replace the rotors at that time, and I’m glad I didn’t because they were about $400 for the 4. After putting new pads on, I have no vibrations and it brakes better than ever. I also flushed the fluid at 50K. I’m confident the factory rotors will last 100K. I’ll replace them at that mileage regardless because more than 100K on rotors without getting any warping or vibes is pushing it IMO.