I replaced the plastic cartridge filter housing with an aluminum one and kept the plastic one as a spare.
Do You Keep a Spare Oil Filter Housing on Hand for Cartridge Filters?
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No. Never had an issue.
I changed the one on my truck because it had an aftermarket one and those are a known issue on 6.0L PSDs. I also have new ones for the 2 fuel filters when I change those.
The Legend is the only vehicle with a cartridge filter. No, no extra cap. But when I got the Legend way back when, I was handed a bag of three extra acorn nuts (No. 20) for the cap. Honestly, I have no idea where they are now.
Typical filter kits (No. 1) comes with Items No. 7, 24 and 25.
Typical filter kits (No. 1) comes with Items No. 7, 24 and 25.
I’ve got a spare (used, but in decent shape) housing. For a Volvo.
It applies to five cars, so it doesn’t seem like an extravagance.
It applies to five cars, so it doesn’t seem like an extravagance.
Yes. In case of difficulty getting the thing off, I bought a spare OE type plastic cap from an on-line Toyota dealer for about $22. I haven't needed it, so far, because the original cap has never been difficult to remove. That was after it had been last installed by the dealer one time, and by myself all the other times. The next time could be interesting, because the filter was last changed by the dealer over 2¼ years ago.
The fools who overtighten such caps must not understand how it seals, or that extra torque on it doesn't reduce risk of leakage or of the cap working loose.
The fools who overtighten such caps must not understand how it seals, or that extra torque on it doesn't reduce risk of leakage or of the cap working loose.
Yes, just in case.
2006Volvo cartridge-composite stock
22016 Rav 4 stock cartridge composite --changed to Aluminum housing.
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2006Volvo cartridge-composite stock
22016 Rav 4 stock cartridge composite --changed to Aluminum housing.
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Uhhh, no
I have three Toyota/Lexus vehicles, all have cartridge filters. I’ve had a total of 6 with them since late 2014.
I’ve done at least 65 oil changes with cartridge filters and I’ve never had an issue.
I have three Toyota/Lexus vehicles, all have cartridge filters. I’ve had a total of 6 with them since late 2014.
I’ve done at least 65 oil changes with cartridge filters and I’ve never had an issue.
Reading through the responses here, it appears that most issues with filter housings on Toyotas, particularly Tundras. Sounds like upgrading the the aluminum housing is a common practice.
Good to know. The torque spec. for the housing is pretty low, and while I've never had an issue with removing the housing on my E350, it does groan a just a little when first loosening it, and the experiences of others led to my question.
After reading through the experiences shared here, I think I'm not going to give any more thought to having a spare filter housing.
Good to know. The torque spec. for the housing is pretty low, and while I've never had an issue with removing the housing on my E350, it does groan a just a little when first loosening it, and the experiences of others led to my question.
After reading through the experiences shared here, I think I'm not going to give any more thought to having a spare filter housing.
I have several Toyotas in my care. I don’t keep a filter housing on hand. I switched over to the latest MotivX filter wrench, no cracked housings… yet.
It is not a question of over tightening. The oring causes the problem. I have a 2020 Lexus ES350 with the composite housing. I change oil every 11-12 months after about 3500 miles. I clean the housing, lube the oring with fresh oil, torque housing and use Toyota OEM cartridge/orings. But, it is still a bear to remove.
No I won’t. On my Atlas 3.6 engine I don’t see how one could break the oil filter housing. It’s easy to get to and the plastic is very thick. When torqued to spec it’s just past hand tight and if the O ring is lubed it’s not hard at all to remove.
Yes. I have a spare OEM one for my Mazda, and that the first thing I replaced when I bought it, as I didn't like how the one it came with was looking.
Probably overkill as the plastic looks sturdy and there is no reason to over torque it, but this is BITOG!
Probably overkill as the plastic looks sturdy and there is no reason to over torque it, but this is BITOG!
I do not but having one has crossed my mind.
The plastic housings I've touched all seem to turn down then shoulder out.
Overtightening one has to be indicia of bad mechanical skills.
That a torque value is published actually puzzles me.
The plastic housings I've touched all seem to turn down then shoulder out.
Overtightening one has to be indicia of bad mechanical skills.
That a torque value is published actually puzzles me.
No, I've never felt the need to keep a spare on hand.
Nice idea, just in case, but based on my many years of oil/filter changes have never needed one. So no! Hope I haven't jinxed myself. 
I put a new one (plastic) on my Mazdaspeed6 when I bought it as a low-mileage CPO in 2007, and kept the original as a spare. Thankfully the cap on the Canyon is aluminum, so haven't considered a spare for that one.
Unless it's made of plastic I can't imagine how one could damage the oil filter housing while trying to remove the cap and gain access to the cartridge filter.
In addition to the housing you'd also need a spare gasket.
Seems like a waste of money.
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