Cannot Remove !#*#@$ factory oil filter! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

twowheels · 02-22-2009, 10:30 AM

IIRC the metal socket wrench that I tried (one of 4 different ones of that style) was marked as an "F" size. It slipped no matter how hard I'd pushed up. The guy at the store told me it was the smallest that he had.

Now that it's off I hope to never need another wrench, but if I do I'll have a bit more time to find a properly sized band wrench, which is what I used for many years on my old V8 powered junkers without incident.

id3379 · 02-22-2009, 03:52 PM

i just put a K&N oil filter on my car, it has a built in nut to grab for unbolting :D

MUSKOKA800 · 02-22-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Horse

I use this cup wrench the smallest size and a picture from the DIY

I use this type with a 3/8" ratchet and 8" extension.
Works like a charm.
I do run my car up on ramps to get easier access.

mikenacarato · 02-22-2009, 05:14 PM

my 93 lincoln had a terrible placement for the filter, and and even my volvo. the yaris has had the best placement so for for me haha

gonzo452001 · 02-26-2009, 05:32 PM

I jacked up the front end of my sons 09 yaris used a big screwdriver like a chisel and a hammar on the top edge had it off in no time

AlexNet0 · 02-26-2009, 11:33 PM

I know im not being helpful, however I just put it on ramps and used my hand to take the factory filter off when it was warm, it didnt seem difficult to me

Tamago · 02-26-2009, 11:40 PM

screwdriver through the side.. and turn

TheSilkySmooth · 02-27-2009, 05:20 PM

Try taking the filter off a Mazda Protoge. Its Sideways at the back of the motor, under the intake manifold and surrounded by AC and heater plumbing. Absolutely the worse I've seen in 30 years. Our new Subaru Forester is not too great either - the exhaust cat is right under it. Subarus Impreza used to be easy - you didnt even have to get UNDER the car, you could reach everything sitting in front of the front bumper. On the Yar - just used the cup wrench - easy as pie.

metalshark · 03-09-2009, 11:41 PM

I've got an old-time K&D filter wrench that consists of a piece of seat belt webbing hooked to a square tube with a 1/2" inside dimension. I can wrap the strap on any filter and put a 1/2" rachet wrench in the end sticking down and take it off. I also am converting to the K&N filter at the 25,000 mile change.

PHXDEMON · 03-09-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverGlow

It's not so hard...jees us! Just puncture it with a philips screw driver and hammer then turn the damned thing to loosen, then hand turn it off....all this in 1 minute....2.5 hours?!? WOW!

Came in to post this. make sure you apply some oil around the gasket on the new filter so this doesn't happen again

REM · 03-10-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by id3379

so did i, i think how close the filter is to the block is one of the stupidest idea's ever, i don't have problems getting mine off but it is so dam close, what were they thinking ??

This is the best placement I have seen, outside of my Chevy 1500. The only thing that made my truck better was it had higher clearance and I could crawl right under it and there was a lot of room. However, I don’t need to put my Yaris on ramps either; I just reach under and take care of business.

firebob · 03-10-2009, 09:01 AM

I liked changing my old c20. It had the 292 and wit hot oil you could lay under that thing and have it drained and filter changed in 10 minutes unless you want every last drop to come out of it.

I think my hands are stronger than some peoples. When I would use jiffy lube it would either be stuck on or not even what I call hand tight.

One thing to watch for when the filters were put on that tight is that the o ring cam all the way off the motor and is in one peace. I have seen a lot of them that ripped or were stuck.

Tamago · 03-10-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

screwdriver through the side.. and turn

i also have used a pair of channel locks.. filters come RIGHT off!

schleppy · 03-10-2009, 02:36 PM

If you're using the filter cup, make sure you put the cup on FIRST, then attach the wrench to it.

On the cup filter I use for my truck the wrench tip actually pokes out and hits the filter, not letting the cup lock onto the filter. If I put the cup on first then GENTLY attach the wrench it works like a charm.

marcus · 03-10-2009, 02:44 PM

i took mine off from top.. right on the engine bay.. clamp and turn walah!!

yaris prime · 03-10-2009, 10:00 PM

strap type filter wrench works good on this app.

twowheels · 03-12-2009, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaris prime

strap type filter wrench works good on this app.

My plight is long since over, but I tried a few of those and couldn't find one small enough. Kragen had a smaller size, but not in stock. Now that I've changed the first filter I don't anticipate any future problems because a properly installed filter can be removed by hand!

detroiter · 03-12-2009, 10:20 AM

The easiest car I've had to change the oil on was a 94 Geo Metro hatchback. A 3 cylinder engine with a ton of room in the bay. I'd have to say the d15b7 engine on my old Honda Del Sol was really easy as well. The oil filter on the H22a that I had in my 92 Prelude was kind of a pain in the butt, was wedged on the backside of the engine block between the firewall.

I'd have to say the oil filter location is super easy on this Yaris but I hate that there is the molded lip thing on the engine that surrounds it. Maybe I have superman grip or something but I usually just grab the oil filters by hand and turn as hard as I can, usually breaks them free. The engine design on the Yaris makes it hard to get my fingers and hand around the filter. So while it's easier in the location of the filter, it's harder for me to get it off.

My vote for easiest oil change in the world goes to the old Mazda Rx7's. :)

02-26-2009, 05:32 PM	#23
gonzo452001 Drives: 3-door liftback blazing blue Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: French Lick,IN Posts: 185	I jacked up the front end of my sons 09 yaris used a big screwdriver like a chisel and a hammar on the top edge had it off in no time __________________ 07 yaris LB 5-speed blazing Blue 07 yaris LB Auto Bayou Blue rostra cruise control oem style foglights 96tacoma 4x4 xcab I4auto Weathertech vent visors Scan GaugeII

02-26-2009, 11:33 PM	#24
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I know im not being helpful, however I just put it on ramps and used my hand to take the factory filter off when it was warm, it didnt seem difficult to me __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

03-09-2009, 11:41 PM	#27
metalshark MetalShark Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 104	I've got an old-time K&D filter wrench that consists of a piece of seat belt webbing hooked to a square tube with a 1/2" inside dimension. I can wrap the strap on any filter and put a 1/2" rachet wrench in the end sticking down and take it off. I also am converting to the K&N filter at the 25,000 mile change. __________________ Absolutely red, Drawtite hitch, CAI, Insulated Header, Amsoil 5w-30, Mag-drain plug, Red-Line MT-90 tranny oil, Scotch-Guard, Window Tint, Dash rug, Custom short throw shifter, Lowered OEM arm rest, Super-Turbo muffler/w chrome slash cut tip., TRD rear sway bar, sticky pads, front shock tower bar, RS grill badge, VVT-i emblems, Second tire set from Tirerack.com, DISABLED DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, platform- style locking custom bike rack. 86K miles so far. 5 years use now on ceramic wrapped insulated stainless-steel header.

03-10-2009, 10:00 PM	#34
yaris prime Yes- I fit in it. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris liftback, MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	strap type filter wrench works good on this app. __________________ I'm surprised it doesn't have a pull-start !

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02-22-2009, 10:30 AM	#19
twowheels Drives: '09 Meteorite Metallic 3 dr MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 127	IIRC the metal socket wrench that I tried (one of 4 different ones of that style) was marked as an "F" size. It slipped no matter how hard I'd pushed up. The guy at the store told me it was the smallest that he had. Now that it's off I hope to never need another wrench, but if I do I'll have a bit more time to find a properly sized band wrench, which is what I used for many years on my old V8 powered junkers without incident.

02-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#20
id3379 §†ęĄ¶‡Ћ-NCP96 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 727	i just put a K&N oil filter on my car, it has a built in nut to grab for unbolting :D

02-22-2009, 05:14 PM	#22
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	my 93 lincoln had a terrible placement for the filter, and and even my volvo. the yaris has had the best placement so for for me haha

02-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#26
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Try taking the filter off a Mazda Protoge. Its Sideways at the back of the motor, under the intake manifold and surrounded by AC and heater plumbing. Absolutely the worse I've seen in 30 years. Our new Subaru Forester is not too great either - the exhaust cat is right under it. Subarus Impreza used to be easy - you didnt even have to get UNDER the car, you could reach everything sitting in front of the front bumper. On the Yar - just used the cup wrench - easy as pie.

03-10-2009, 09:01 AM	#30
firebob Drives: 09 yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 236	I liked changing my old c20. It had the 292 and wit hot oil you could lay under that thing and have it drained and filter changed in 10 minutes unless you want every last drop to come out of it. I think my hands are stronger than some peoples. When I would use jiffy lube it would either be stuck on or not even what I call hand tight. One thing to watch for when the filters were put on that tight is that the o ring cam all the way off the motor and is in one peace. I have seen a lot of them that ripped or were stuck.

03-10-2009, 02:36 PM	#32
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	If you're using the filter cup, make sure you put the cup on FIRST, then attach the wrench to it. On the cup filter I use for my truck the wrench tip actually pokes out and hits the filter, not letting the cup lock onto the filter. If I put the cup on first then GENTLY attach the wrench it works like a charm.

03-10-2009, 02:44 PM	#33
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i took mine off from top.. right on the engine bay.. clamp and turn walah!!

03-12-2009, 10:20 AM	#36
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	The easiest car I've had to change the oil on was a 94 Geo Metro hatchback. A 3 cylinder engine with a ton of room in the bay. I'd have to say the d15b7 engine on my old Honda Del Sol was really easy as well. The oil filter on the H22a that I had in my 92 Prelude was kind of a pain in the butt, was wedged on the backside of the engine block between the firewall. I'd have to say the oil filter location is super easy on this Yaris but I hate that there is the molded lip thing on the engine that surrounds it. Maybe I have superman grip or something but I usually just grab the oil filters by hand and turn as hard as I can, usually breaks them free. The engine design on the Yaris makes it hard to get my fingers and hand around the filter. So while it's easier in the location of the filter, it's harder for me to get it off. My vote for easiest oil change in the world goes to the old Mazda Rx7's. :)