Did you try a cap wrench? How about a socket? I thought the canister on the 3.5L V6 could be removed using a cap wrench and/or a normal socket, so shouldn't the 1.8 be the same?
'09 Corolla Oil Weight & Filter.......
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Originally Posted By: tpitcher
I went to change the oil & filter on this car today.
The car now has 2400 miles on it. Drained out the oil & went to change the filter. I cannot get the outer case off. It requires a "Special Service Tool" (SST). Geez. So in 30 years of steadily changing oil, this is the 1st time I did not change a filter. I filled it up with Valvoline 5w-20 & we'll get a SST & change it with the 2nd oil change at 4,000 miles.
If the filter is the same as the V6s, the SST is just a 64 mm cup wrench. A 65/67 mm will work also, just slip a little. Should be a five to te dollar item at AZ or NAPA.
I went to change the oil & filter on this car today.
The car now has 2400 miles on it. Drained out the oil & went to change the filter. I cannot get the outer case off. It requires a "Special Service Tool" (SST). Geez. So in 30 years of steadily changing oil, this is the 1st time I did not change a filter. I filled it up with Valvoline 5w-20 & we'll get a SST & change it with the 2nd oil change at 4,000 miles.
If the filter is the same as the V6s, the SST is just a 64 mm cup wrench. A 65/67 mm will work also, just slip a little. Should be a five to te dollar item at AZ or NAPA.
Originally Posted By: 02zx9r
it will be ok, i had the same problem when i attempted my first oil change on my 08 corolla at 300 miles, spin on filter was on there so tight, after using 2 different filter wrenches and one strap wrench i left it on there until i hit 500 miles and used a hammer and screwdriver
Has anyone figured out what the factory uses to install and tighten the oil filter?
The first time removal almost always requires one of these...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200308915_200308915
it will be ok, i had the same problem when i attempted my first oil change on my 08 corolla at 300 miles, spin on filter was on there so tight, after using 2 different filter wrenches and one strap wrench i left it on there until i hit 500 miles and used a hammer and screwdriver
Has anyone figured out what the factory uses to install and tighten the oil filter?
The first time removal almost always requires one of these...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200308915_200308915
I think the M1 0W20 since it is available at every Walmart and most part stores is not an issue. I think it is going to do a better job in the long run keeping that engine clean. If at some point you have to go to dino for cost reasons then go to 5W20.
I grap those filter cups with a Channellock Filter plier, and it hasn't let me down.
I have used it on many other filter cups that don't have a standard design.
I have used it on many other filter cups that don't have a standard design.
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