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jRoss · 01-01-2013, 11:33 PM

I just did an oil change with penzoil platinum synthetic oil and a fram tough gaurd filter. I must ask, what's ur beef with fram? I've always used fram...

bronsin · 01-02-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jRoss

I just did an oil change with penzoil platinum synthetic oil and a fram tough gaurd filter. I must ask, what's ur beef with fram? I've always used fram...

Me too. I dont know whats up with FRAM but I dont see cars on the side of the road with blown engines from using a FRAM filter....

...or car manufacturers warning against using them....

David C · 07-28-2016, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the write-up, this should be a sticky or at least in the DIY compilation.

cocochannel · 09-03-2016, 09:42 PM

I'm using Fram filters (tought and ultra synthetic) and Castrol Syntec from 2007 and no problems.

David C · 08-02-2017, 02:18 PM

Bump for sticky.

IllusionX · 08-02-2017, 08:50 PM

Wow, this post has been around since 2008. :)

Nothing wrong with Fram except the filter ends inside is made of cardboard, so that might fail, if it does.

I've been sticking with OEM filters as they are cheaper than Fram anyways. But it did happen when I did not have time to get to the dealer, so I just grab a Fram from Walmart.

Else, I've used Amsoil EK filters.

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GibbsYaris07 · 10-16-2017, 08:10 AM

I just changed my own oil yesterday after wasting 1.5 hours of my life waiting for a service APPOINTMENT, then telling me they're extremely backed up (Could've gave me a heads up). I went home, jacked it up and changed my own oil/filter in 35 mins. Much easier to DIY rather than drive to a shop then wait. This car is easily accessible for oil changes. I was even able to explain step by step to my eldest daughter as she watched me. I told her this may be her car one day so pay attention. lol

IllusionX · 05-19-2018, 12:55 PM

Sure, depends on your hands and how big you are.
I'm able to slide under and reach over, but it's hard to remove the oil filter IMO

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Can I do this without raising my car?

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David C · 05-19-2018, 01:32 PM

An easy inexpensive solution I found was to double stack 2 pieces of 2x6 lumber and place them in front of each wheels and drive on them. You then effectively raise the car by 3" off the ground with all 4 wheels leveled and the lumber is strong enough to support the weight of the car. That additional 3" really make a big difference in term of clearance under the car. Cheap and quick, instead of buying ramps that have the car slanted.

IllusionX · 01-09-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jboss

What kind of tools do you guys use to remove the oil filter if its tough to get off because of the awkward spot of being under the car? I've seen the one where you can tighten it on the filter, and there's a oil filter cap that you use with a wrench?

Any of these will do.

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FunctionSpec · 01-10-2019, 01:29 AM

Lisle 63600 Oil Filter Tool

dogsridewith · 01-10-2019, 05:29 AM

First change w/ a Lowe's Husky brand all black rubber strap wrench. (Much like the red ones in above photo.) Takes a touch, but this tool is an absolute must for the general purpose toolbox.

Second change filter (white SKS?) has a nice male hex about the size of a lug nut or a bit smaller.

Not ones in photo, but a couple of my cheap cup-type filter sockets were garbage.

dogsridewith · 01-10-2019, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by David C

An easy inexpensive solution I found was to double stack 2 pieces of 2x6 lumber and place them in front of each wheels and drive on them. You then effectively raise the car by 3" off the ground with all 4 wheels leveled and the lumber is strong enough to support the weight of the car. That additional 3" really make a big difference in term of clearance under the car. Cheap and quick, instead of buying ramps that have the car slanted.

On a part of my lawn that slopes just right, I drive the front wheels onto shallow plastic ramps. Vehicle is level. (What I do, w/ chocks and brakes. Not advice.)

Leegamer · 01-10-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jboss

What kind of tools do you guys use to remove the oil filter if its tough to get off because of the awkward spot of being under the car? I've seen the one where you can tighten it on the filter, and there's a oil filter cap that you use with a wrench?

I've never had much luck with oil filter wrenches. If It's that tight I usually just shove a long flat head screwdriver through the filter and use it for leverage.

komichal · 01-11-2019, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Leegamer

I usually just shove a long flat head screwdriver through the filter and use it for leverage.

That is a messy way. Filter is full of oil.

Leegamer · 01-11-2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by komichal

That is a messy way. Filter is full of oil.

I have a pan under it, usually not that bad honestly.

Doesn't happen much, I can undo it by hand 95% of the time.

IllusionX · 01-11-2019, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by komichal

That is a messy way. Filter is full of oil.

Even with the tool, oil will leak all over the place as there is oil up in the engine as well, and can't be drained.

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08-02-2017, 08:50 PM	#78
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,887	Wow, this post has been around since 2008. :) Nothing wrong with Fram except the filter ends inside is made of cardboard, so that might fail, if it does. I've been sticking with OEM filters as they are cheaper than Fram anyways. But it did happen when I did not have time to get to the dealer, so I just grab a Fram from Walmart. Else, I've used Amsoil EK filters. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk __________________

10-16-2017, 08:10 AM	#79
GibbsYaris07 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3dr Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 64	I just changed my own oil yesterday after wasting 1.5 hours of my life waiting for a service APPOINTMENT, then telling me they're extremely backed up (Could've gave me a heads up). I went home, jacked it up and changed my own oil/filter in 35 mins. Much easier to DIY rather than drive to a shop then wait. This car is easily accessible for oil changes. I was even able to explain step by step to my eldest daughter as she watched me. I told her this may be her car one day so pay attention. lol __________________ The Gibbs Garage 2016 Lexus GS350 f-sport (my main car) 2013 Lexus RX350 (wife's vehicle) 2010 Toyota Tacoma (my second vehicle)

01-10-2019, 05:29 AM	#84
dogsridewith Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USAnotCA Posts: 750	Oil Change Tools First change w/ a Lowe's Husky brand all black rubber strap wrench. (Much like the red ones in above photo.) Takes a touch, but this tool is an absolute must for the general purpose toolbox. Second change filter (white SKS?) has a nice male hex about the size of a lug nut or a bit smaller. Not ones in photo, but a couple of my cheap cup-type filter sockets were garbage.

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01-01-2013, 11:33 PM	#73
jRoss Drives: 2010 5spd sedan Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 137	I just did an oil change with penzoil platinum synthetic oil and a fram tough gaurd filter. I must ask, what's ur beef with fram? I've always used fram...

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David C Drives: White '07 3dr LB Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 480	Thanks for the write-up, this should be a sticky or at least in the DIY compilation.

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cocochannel I've made a post! Drives: 2007 Red Sedan, made in Japan Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 1	I'm using Fram filters (tought and ultra synthetic) and Castrol Syntec from 2007 and no problems.

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David C Drives: White '07 3dr LB Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 480	Bump for sticky.

05-19-2018, 01:32 PM	#81
David C Drives: White '07 3dr LB Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 480	An easy inexpensive solution I found was to double stack 2 pieces of 2x6 lumber and place them in front of each wheels and drive on them. You then effectively raise the car by 3" off the ground with all 4 wheels leveled and the lumber is strong enough to support the weight of the car. That additional 3" really make a big difference in term of clearance under the car. Cheap and quick, instead of buying ramps that have the car slanted.