Oil Filter Wrench - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

nicholmikey · 06-26-2007, 11:22 PM

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.

Jerkratt · 06-27-2007, 12:41 AM

i got the oil filter cups... works great lol

YarisTom73 · 06-27-2007, 12:02 PM

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

blacksan · 06-27-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisTom73

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

I only use WIX filters myself. My family has been using them in heavy equipment for years and we get normal oil analysis and even chop filters just to check element material. Fram is not my filter of choice either.

1stToyota · 11-22-2010, 10:08 AM

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.

frbl · 11-23-2010, 09:37 AM

+1 for the Assenmacher.

jstantherprsn · 11-23-2010, 06:02 PM

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.

Clintondmb · 12-09-2010, 07:11 PM

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.

06-26-2007, 11:22 PM	#37
nicholmikey Drives: 07 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 8	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
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,379	i got the oil filter cups... works great lol __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

11-22-2010, 10:08 AM	#41
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	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. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

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06-27-2007, 12:02 PM	#39
YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	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

11-23-2010, 09:37 AM	#42
frbl Drives: 2005 Scion xA Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	+1 for the Assenmacher.

11-23-2010, 06:02 PM	#43
jstantherprsn Drives: 01 Toyota Echo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 71	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.

12-09-2010, 07:11 PM	#44
Clintondmb Drives: '08 3DrLB. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 19	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.