What happens if I dont change my oil filter...
10-23-09, 11:20 PM
#21
Check my guide. I used the closest thing to the Lexus SST(Special Service Tool) which I found at Walmart for much less. The other filter ranches like the belt thing and the pliers are useless on the housing.
Also, as you probably found out, the filter can be changed at any time since it's on a different level from the main oil pan. So only the oil-filter oil will drain out and not everything. When you add oil, make the sure the engine hasn't been running for at least an hour, so that the oil could have time to drain back down. Or else you will get an incorrect reading and might overfill the engine.
Also, as you probably found out, the filter can be changed at any time since it's on a different level from the main oil pan. So only the oil-filter oil will drain out and not everything. When you add oil, make the sure the engine hasn't been running for at least an hour, so that the oil could have time to drain back down. Or else you will get an incorrect reading and might overfill the engine.
10-24-09, 06:12 AM
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It's worth the effort to get the TOY640 or similar.
10-24-09, 10:08 AM
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In a jam, I have used this below wrench successfully as well..
Toyota dealerships (like Longo) also see a generic version of the SST oil filter cap, for approx. $8
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Last edited by Joe Z; 10-24-09 at 10:13 AM.
10-25-09, 06:34 AM
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10-25-09, 07:38 PM
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You don't know BEANS about a 2IS do you?
Folks, if you don't know the model, just be quiet. This kind of advice is completely useless and definitely dangerous if someone unfamiliar with a cartridge oil filter takes it to heart.
The only worse advice I've seen for a repair was a complete idiot advocating repairing a nicked brake line with electrical tape.
To the OP - FWIW, you can remove the filter housing with large channelock pliers. It won't be pretty and if you're clumsy, you'll scratch the heck out of the housing, but it can be done pretty much the same as what JoeZ posted. Yes, I have actually done this in a pinch and I can do it without damaging anything but I wouldn't expect most junior mechanics to leave the housing unscarred.
10-25-09, 10:29 PM
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Gents .... it's a LEXUS. I've been driving for over 40 years and I just don't want to have to purchase the oil, filter, and wrench, crawl under the car to drain the oil and remove the filter, fill the crankcase with the new oil, bottle up the used oil, and take it to a recycling station. BEEN THERE, DONE THAT on 60's and 70's era Detroit iron.
I make an appointment with my Lexus dealer for an early morning appointment, drive down to the Lexus dealer and watch TV, read the WSJ and have a muffin and juice while they change the filter and oil. Then I'll pay the $50 charge with points that I've earned on my Lexus Visa card. Cost to me.....ZERO. For those that like fooling around on their cars go ahead and do it yourself. But I'm past that. I DON"T DO OIL!!!
I make an appointment with my Lexus dealer for an early morning appointment, drive down to the Lexus dealer and watch TV, read the WSJ and have a muffin and juice while they change the filter and oil. Then I'll pay the $50 charge with points that I've earned on my Lexus Visa card. Cost to me.....ZERO. For those that like fooling around on their cars go ahead and do it yourself. But I'm past that. I DON"T DO OIL!!!
01-15-10, 03:44 PM
#29
I think the incredible hulk did my last oil change... because I cannot get the filter housing loose.
I didn't just go out there and "give it a shot" either... I've literally been attempting to open this filter housing for 3 hours. Nothing I used could get it to budge.
#1 - "F" wrench from autozone, (POS I know). Broke within 1 minute.
#2,3,4 - Another generic 64mm wrench. I actually bought three just in case any broke... they all did. Well 1 broke and the other two just stretched out and will spin around the filter with any pressure.
#5 - Strap oil filter wrench... not budging.
Wtf? At this point I've put 200 scratched in the housing, it's likely stripped to hell and back as well. Very disappointing, but after about 2 hours I just lost it and tried 10 times in a row to get it off with a wrench I knew was slipping.
I know I need a SST or TOY640; however, unfortunately it will take days to ship to me... so I'd like a quick option (although at this point, I don't know if it exists). I read lots of DIYs, threads, FAQs and while I grasped that it would be difficult to get off... I can't find anyone mentioning this kind of hell.
So I started at 3:30pm, its now 6:30pm and all I have is an undrive-able car with no oil sitting on jackstands
I didn't just go out there and "give it a shot" either... I've literally been attempting to open this filter housing for 3 hours. Nothing I used could get it to budge.
#1 - "F" wrench from autozone, (POS I know). Broke within 1 minute.
#2,3,4 - Another generic 64mm wrench. I actually bought three just in case any broke... they all did. Well 1 broke and the other two just stretched out and will spin around the filter with any pressure.
#5 - Strap oil filter wrench... not budging.
Wtf? At this point I've put 200 scratched in the housing, it's likely stripped to hell and back as well. Very disappointing, but after about 2 hours I just lost it and tried 10 times in a row to get it off with a wrench I knew was slipping.
I know I need a SST or TOY640; however, unfortunately it will take days to ship to me... so I'd like a quick option (although at this point, I don't know if it exists). I read lots of DIYs, threads, FAQs and while I grasped that it would be difficult to get off... I can't find anyone mentioning this kind of hell.
So I started at 3:30pm, its now 6:30pm and all I have is an undrive-able car with no oil sitting on jackstands
