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06-26-2007, 11:22 PM | #37 |
Drives: 07 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Jun 2007
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Oil Filter
Oil filter is just right of the oil pan, very easy to access.
Tool? use your hands! I suggest a FRAM filter due to the grip built right on to the filter! I manage a Jiffy Lube, Yaris is by far the easiest oil change I have ever seen. |
06-27-2007, 12:41 AM | #38 |
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i got the oil filter cups... works great lol
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06-27-2007, 12:02 PM | #39 |
46 and 2, just ahead...
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Can't believe I am yet again buying into this debate. But, here goes my 3 and a half cents:
I don't see why so many people are using the K&N filter, as it clearly states right on the box, that the multi-pass efficiency is only like 96%. Go with a Bosch (autozone) or Mobil (autozone or advance), both cheaper and have at least 98-99% efficiency. The only real advantage to having the K&N is a huge burst strength, and that nut welded on the end for easy install/removal (not that we need that). Now I ask you all: have you ever seen a filter burst? Known anyone who has? Unless it's a high power engine, racing, there is WAY too little pressure to make an average filter explode. In addition, Fram, Pennzoil and such duplicate filters are all bargain-basement crap filters, as has been proven. Ok, off the soapbox, back to my seat |
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11-22-2010, 10:08 AM | #41 |
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I haven't had much luck with the end caps that Toyota, Napa and Sears sells, so I'm ordering the one that's made by Assenmacher... think it's all aluminum and less than $20 shipped.
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11-23-2010, 09:37 AM | #42 |
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+1 for the Assenmacher.
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11-23-2010, 06:02 PM | #43 |
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Yea I had to hammer the filter wrench onto the filter to get it off. Lucky I got it AZ for 2.80. It was annoying though because you really need a slight stand off or you cant get the 3/8 extension on. When you insert it, it wants to push off. I used some folded up masking tape to make a stand off. Then I was able to get the filter off. However I couldn't get the oil "socket" off and said screw it and threw it in with the filter collection. I won't need another because I'll never have anyone change the oil other then myself, ever again.
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12-09-2010, 07:11 PM | #44 |
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I use my hand unless it's torqued on there really good. Otherwise I have a par of filter pliers for when oomph is needed.
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