Forget the price, who makes the absolute best Toyota filter housing wrench?
Best Toyota filter wrench?
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The Snap-On/BluePoint one is the best that I have seen.
https://store.snapon.com/Oil-Filter-Wrenches-Kit-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Toyota-3-pc--P773768.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/Oil-Filter-Wrenches-Kit-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Toyota-3-pc--P773768.aspx
I've been eyeballing that one. I'm curious if those indexes will bust the tabs off the plastic filter cap, they don't like being pushed. Hmm...
I like to use a rubber strap for plastic filter housings, makes me feel better about the corners staying put
Originally Posted By: The Critic
The Snap-On/BluePoint one is the best that I have seen.
https://store.snapon.com/Oil-Filter-Wrenches-Kit-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Toyota-3-pc--P773768.aspx
I agree.
The Snap-On/BluePoint one is the best that I have seen.
https://store.snapon.com/Oil-Filter-Wrenches-Kit-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Toyota-3-pc--P773768.aspx
I agree.
Unless you're a professional mechanic and need a lifetime warranty, the Snap-On prices are outrageous IMO.
Here's what I'd get:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L84EKI0/
Here's what I'd get:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L84EKI0/
We had a filter cover over tightened by a Quik lube place, and had a devil of a job getting it off.
I estimate over 100 ft lbs was needed!
I ended up attaching a filter removal tool with epoxy resin.
It has stayed there ever since.
And why not?
In reality. The filter need not be tightened to an extent where a regular, cheap tool would not remove it.
The cover has an 'o' ring seal (not a gasket) plus tabs to prevent it un-doing.
It need not be put on super tight.
I estimate over 100 ft lbs was needed!
I ended up attaching a filter removal tool with epoxy resin.
It has stayed there ever since.
And why not?
In reality. The filter need not be tightened to an extent where a regular, cheap tool would not remove it.
The cover has an 'o' ring seal (not a gasket) plus tabs to prevent it un-doing.
It need not be put on super tight.
Originally Posted By: gman2304
I bought the Assenmacher TOY640 for my wifes Avalon, from they're website IIRC. Works great for about $20.
Agree.
Assenmacher Oil Filter Cap Wrenches are very good at more reasonable price. I have/use Lisle Oil Filter Cap Wrenches for my MB E430, Honda S2000 and Volvo V70 without any problems, the bonus is it costs 1/3 the price of Assenmacher.
What importance is it is made of metal and perfectly matches the filter holder so that it will not cause any damage to it.
I bought the Assenmacher TOY640 for my wifes Avalon, from they're website IIRC. Works great for about $20.
Agree.
Assenmacher Oil Filter Cap Wrenches are very good at more reasonable price. I have/use Lisle Oil Filter Cap Wrenches for my MB E430, Honda S2000 and Volvo V70 without any problems, the bonus is it costs 1/3 the price of Assenmacher.
What importance is it is made of metal and perfectly matches the filter holder so that it will not cause any damage to it.
I got mine at the dealer, the TOY640 I think, for $25 or so. Not as cheap as off Amazon, but cheap enough. Does the job.
Prior owner of my truck over tightened the drain valve, and now the whole unit comes off if I just use an extension on the the 3/8 drive ratchet.
I tighten mine until I feel them bottom out. No more than that.
Prior owner of my truck over tightened the drain valve, and now the whole unit comes off if I just use an extension on the the 3/8 drive ratchet.
I tighten mine until I feel them bottom out. No more than that.
Originally Posted By: expat
We had a filter cover over tightened by a Quik lube place, and had a devil of a job getting it off.
I estimate over 100 ft lbs was needed!
I ended up attaching a filter removal tool with epoxy resin.
It has stayed there ever since.
And why not?
In reality. The filter need not be tightened to an extent where a regular, cheap tool would not remove it.
The cover has an 'o' ring seal (not a gasket) plus tabs to prevent it un-doing.
It need not be put on super tight.
Unfortunately, many people do overtighten them. And as you experienced, it can take a surprising amount of torque to get them off.
I have seen more than one of the correct filter tools break trying to get an overtightened cap off. The plastic is STRONG. One of the broken tools was a Snap-On that had been used maybe two or three times before it met its match on a Lexus. Cracked right down the center.
I'd just buy one of the ~$20 tools and do all of the oil changes yourself.
We had a filter cover over tightened by a Quik lube place, and had a devil of a job getting it off.
I estimate over 100 ft lbs was needed!
I ended up attaching a filter removal tool with epoxy resin.
It has stayed there ever since.
And why not?
In reality. The filter need not be tightened to an extent where a regular, cheap tool would not remove it.
The cover has an 'o' ring seal (not a gasket) plus tabs to prevent it un-doing.
It need not be put on super tight.
Unfortunately, many people do overtighten them. And as you experienced, it can take a surprising amount of torque to get them off.
I have seen more than one of the correct filter tools break trying to get an overtightened cap off. The plastic is STRONG. One of the broken tools was a Snap-On that had been used maybe two or three times before it met its match on a Lexus. Cracked right down the center.
I'd just buy one of the ~$20 tools and do all of the oil changes yourself.
I'm a Toyota tech and use them daily. The Assenmacher ones work ok, but I really dislike using a socket.
The ABN one pictured above is by far my favorite, and all the techs come to me when there is a really stubborn filter and theirs just slip. Though, if you use just the 3/8" section, you'll wear it out with heavy use. I'm saying daily for a year straight. but for $15, it's my favorite for sure. I use the ABN711 which is "4 cylinder"
The ABN one pictured above is by far my favorite, and all the techs come to me when there is a really stubborn filter and theirs just slip. Though, if you use just the 3/8" section, you'll wear it out with heavy use. I'm saying daily for a year straight. but for $15, it's my favorite for sure. I use the ABN711 which is "4 cylinder"
I like the FloTool Super Graphite cap wrench. It fits real good without getting lodged on the filter.
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