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Oil change with stuck filter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by trucknh, Dec 1, 2019.

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  1. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    Hi all,
    Well I went to change the oil on my 2018 with 9 k miles. Oh boy why does toyota hate me?

    The skid plate bolt on the front was rounding so I removed the plastic air dam to get at it better. First problem solved.

    The filter is either over torqued or I just can't get the leverage on it laying on my back. thought about jacking it up but I am just about to give up. Fill it up with oil and bring it some where.

    What a poor design for home DIY.
     
    trucknh, Dec 1, 2019
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  2. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    Do you have the correct filter canister removal tool?
     
    shakerhood, Dec 1, 2019
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  3. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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  4. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Yup. Maybe just do it with a impact drive. But I'd buy the metal replacement ahead of time because they are over torqued from factory. Some have broken theirs.

    Upgrade to this:
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    Worth it in the long run.
     
    bonifacio, Dec 1, 2019
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  5. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    Any idea how the skid plate got rounded - was it the OEM skid plate? I'd start by resolving that - either if done by Toyota, a third-party, or yourself. Yes, if already drained fill it with fresh oil and go about fixing the main problem.
     
    Markc1024, Dec 1, 2019
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  6. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    Breaker bar and a pipe cheater is what I had to do. Unbelievable. I also switched to a metal filter along with a FUMOTO.
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    It's messy but I've used a big flathead screwdriver and punctured it all the way through the top part (closest to where it attaches to the motor) of the filter then grab each side of the flathead and twist. When you reinstall the new filter oil the ever living shit out of the gasket and only hand tighten. I've never had an issue in 20 years of oil changing with this method.
     
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    Yep. The aluminum filter housing is the way to go. $21 on Amazon today.

    $35 Genuine OEM Toyota New Oil Filter Housing Cap + Plug 15620-31060 15643-31050
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07984MX2G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Screen Shot 2019-12-01 at 8.04.00 AM.jpg
     
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    bonifacio, Dec 1, 2019
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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHHN7S2/ coupled with a 3/8 drive breaker bar or long ratchet did the trick for me.

    Because of the seal drag, the filter will be tight the 5 full turns on its way out (and in). You'll need to push up on the filter wrench cup and use a ratchet.
     
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    Its better that what I got, I still might have to jack it up. I think main problem is it is over torqued.
     
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    A big screwdriver wouldn't work on this style filter.
     
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    Ahh my bad. Seems like dealers are making DIY harder and harder.
     
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    I think the plastic canister would just shatter if you tried to drive a screwdriver thru it, the only way to get these things off is with the correct tool.
     
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    It's plastic?!?!? Wow
     
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    It is a plastic canister with a disposable filter element inside it.
     
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    You don't have a Tacoma do you, because this wouldn't work......
     
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