Originally Posted by umidkusername

Has anyone replaced their plastic oil filter cap with an aluminum or metal one? You can use a scion one and mod the inner support tube (switch it out with the tube from the plastic one).

I’m more so talking about the Toyota filter (scion) and not an aftermarket one like Dorman. There are so many mixed reviews on those, I would never use those.

I’ve had 3 oil changes so far at the dealership and no issues with the plastic filter cap reported. I know some people say they eventually will crack though and some even crack when doing the recommended torque.

Also, if you do switch to the aluminum one does the torque specs change? What I have so far for the plastic stuff:

Filter cap - 18 ft/lbs
Filter drain - 9 ft/lbs

Bonus: Oil drain plug - 30 ft/lbs


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