Attention Oil Changers
02-02-09, 08:26 PM
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Been there, done that (with a different car that takes a similar size filter).
The TOY640 doesn't have that problem.
02-03-09, 12:29 AM
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You're right, i started off using generic ones which started stripping. Then i bought the TOY640 but things just went from bad to worse. Maybe if i used the TOY640 from the get-go I wouldn't of had any problems. In any case I'm perfectly happy with the band wrench now.
02-03-09, 04:34 AM
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Both the TOY640 and the RiteFit look like they will work. The 640 is much more expensive though. Both are sized correctly and made for the Lexus, not a fits all piece of junk. A band wrench should work also.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AST-TOY640.html
Lou
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AST-TOY640.html
Lou
02-04-09, 08:13 PM
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Me dealer sold me an Oil Filter Wrench, not a Lexus part. It's called RiteFit Oil Filter Wrench. PN A265. See the PDF attachment below:
http://www.ctatools.com/catalogs/200...5OilFilter.PDF
Dealer charged me $4.18 for it. Seems like a bargain. Listed as 64mm, 14 flutes.
Lou
http://www.ctatools.com/catalogs/200...5OilFilter.PDF
Dealer charged me $4.18 for it. Seems like a bargain. Listed as 64mm, 14 flutes.
Lou
05-07-09, 09:43 AM
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i bought my oil filter cap wrench at Autozone i think or Pep Boy...i'm not sure. I cannot remember, but I do remember it was only $3-$5. 
I almost bought the one off Lexus which was $$$$$. Good thing I checked the local store.
I almost bought the one off Lexus which was $$$$$. Good thing I checked the local store.
05-07-09, 10:46 AM
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i got my toy640 on ebay for like $7 shipped so its all good.
05-07-09, 07:00 PM
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i use a band wrench also. worked at a gas station during my college days and i was told not to use the wrench to tighten the filter which can lead to overtightening then become a bear to remove on the next oil change. just prime the seal with oil and hand tighten. never had any problems or complaints.
05-07-09, 11:18 PM
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I just got one like this type at Wal-Mart for like $3. Works great when it's a little harder to get off. Then I just hand tighten.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-79...lmar-w157.aspx
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-79...lmar-w157.aspx
