Oil Recommendation

[Landon]

Quick question about putting on the washer. Does it matter which way or which side you put the washer on? Because both sides are different.

Other questions:

When you put the new oil filter back on, do you only tighten with your hands or do I need to use a tool to really tighten the oil filter?



When I tighten the screw back on, how should I tighten it?

Thanks!

 

[KrackaC8]

Quick question about putting on the washer. Does it matter which way or which side you put the washer on? Because both sides are different.

Other questions:

When you put the new oil filter back on, do you only tighten with your hands or do I need to use a tool to really tighten the oil filter?



When I tighten the screw back on, how should I tighten it?

Thanks!

Crush washer: larger side towards the oil pan
Oil filter: hand tighten

 

[zeroptzero]

I use a metal oil filter cap wrench. I hate working under the car so the easier I can get it in and out of there the better.

The old filter is easy to remove with the filter wrench. On installation I spin the filter on until it makes contact, I put a black sharpie mark on the bottom side facing down once the filter gasket makes contact, then I turn it just over 3/4 of a turn. Filter instructions say turn it more than 3/4 of a turn after gasket contact, so I am just past the 3/4 mark, the black sharpie mark helps with that. You can do it by hand , but it is just easier for me with my tool and when working in a tight space.

 

[Landon]

I use a metal oil filter cap wrench. I hate working under the car so the easier I can get it in and out of there the better.

The old filter is easy to remove with the filter wrench. On installation I spin the filter on until it makes contact, I put a black sharpie mark on the bottom side facing down once the filter gasket makes contact, then I turn it just over 3/4 of a turn. Filter instructions say turn it more than 3/4 of a turn after gasket contact, so I am just past the 3/4 mark, the black sharpie mark helps with that. You can do it by hand , but it is just easier for me with my tool and when working in a tight space.

What is the correct size for the oil filter cap wrench?

 

[zeroptzero]

What is the correct size for the oil filter cap wrench?

I have this old filter cap wrench that works on a number of imports I've had , so I didn't have to buy one. It is basically 64 mm in diameter, with 14 flutes. I have a link to the one I use below, but it is a local Canadian store that sells it. You can likely find one that works in a US auto parts store if needed. This one works really well though, I'm not a fan of plastic ones, and this one can be used with a 3/8ths ratchet or a box end wrench.

MotoMaster Cap Wrench for Toyota/Lexus 4-cut, 64-mm | Canadian Tire

 

[KrackaC8]

I have this old filter cap wrench that works on a number of imports I've had , so I didn't have to buy one. It is basically 64 mm in diameter, with 14 flutes. I have a link to the one I use below, but it is a local Canadian store that sells it. You can likely find one that works in a US auto parts store if needed. This one works really well though, I'm not a fan of plastic ones, and this one can be used with a 3/8ths ratchet or a box end wrench.

MotoMaster Cap Wrench for Toyota/Lexus 4-cut, 64-mm | Canadian Tire

I have one of those Toyota filter housing tools in my toolbox, I'll have to give it a try.

 

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I picked up the right size filter wrench cap from Advance Auto yesterday. It is 65 mm 14 flutes and it was only $8.

I have found that most factory installed filters are a bear to get off. I am not sure if it is that they are over tightened or that they do not lube the seals with oil before installed. but more than a few filters have been completely destroyed trying to get them off.