Rated 4 out of 5 by SteveM from Does its job but. The image on the left is of a 1. They don't list the year either. Made the change very quick and easy. I think I would've kept it and rated a 5 star. I ended up returning the tool to my nearest Home Depot for refund. Features multiple contact points to deliver maximum removal torque and allow easy removal.
It screws into the back side of the oil filter adapter and can sometimes make it look like the adapter is leaking. The mess is caused by the vertical orientation of the housing rather than being horizontal like the 1. Discard the old cartridge oil filter and the old rubber o-ring at the base of the threads on the oil filter cap. In fact we have tested some that were advertised to be forged and turned out to be cast like the one shown here. You will need to remove that bolt, remove the coolant hoses. There are various styles of tools available to remove this style of filter, however none will work propertly on your cartridge style Toyota filter housing, well not without damage anyway. Some Common Problems Some oil filter wrench designs only utilize the hex ring to remove and install the housing see top image with silver wrench.
I want to know some of the ways this filter housing would crack, specifically if there is any way to tell if it cracked due to overtightening during a service appointment. If you are to have any hope of getting compensation you would have to have the dealer do the repair and rely on their good will as to whether they are willing too admit fault. An oil filter that is left on a car too long without being replaced will become too clogged to clean the oil. If that happens, the metal shavings and dirt will circulate in the oil and wear down the engines bearings. Donations are not tax deductible.
Lower the vehicle from the jack stands by using the floor jack. I read somewhere about a vehicle that lost its engine with a leaking none genuine filter. This filter wrench is the one that can get it off. Install the coolant hoses, oil filter. If it is, I would recommend getting it looked at for either a leak, or low compression. Rated 5 out of 5 by oilfilter123 from This wrench fits great , it holds the clip back while you remover the filter , and I also like th. Due to factors beyond the control of GerardBurke, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.
The new did not have teeth broken, but coun't open. This housing is found on the 2. If the crack in the housing is in the plastic part, that can be written off to normal wear and tear. Attach the oil filter wrench to the oil filter cap and tighten it to just past hand tight or about 18 ft lbs of torque. Use of this site is subject to certain. Local store prices may vary from those displayed. This housing is found on the 1.
We usually refer to this as the 1. This wrench has been tested on and is a perfect fit on the vehicles listed in the chart below. This housing is found on the 2. My car has an automatic transmission. Then Toyota service people overtighten it.
Move the used oil catch container to below the drain bolt and remove it with the 14mm socket by turning it counter clockwise. Apr 06, 2011 The 2007 Tundra 5. One hand kept the Motivx oil filter wrench to the filter, the other hand beat the hammer on many times a 12 inch breaker bar. Shop online, find the best price on the right product, and have it shipped right to your door. Due to factors beyond the control of GerardBurke, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information.
I recently had an oil change, as well as an Engine oil cooler Seal leak repair completed on my car. That's because the oil filter isn't a traditional style. Has anyone had any similar oil leaks?. Less than 2 weeks after this major repair, more oil is still leaking - Mercedes told me today that it is an oil filter housing leak. Its does look like its coming from the filter thou.
The first problem with this is the combination of a large number of points 14 and the large diameter 64mm which can cause the plastic to be rounded off and the wrench can be difficult to remove. Hi all As the title says I have a slight leak from what looks like the filter, where it mates to the filter housing, The filter is screwed on tightly. I replaced it with the factory cap I saved from the old housing and all is well. They can be manufactured in one of three ways, stamped, cast or forged. It is well made and I expect it to last as long as the car.