03_4x4Runner
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Words of advice from the Car Care Nut. TOYOTA OWNERS! PLEASE Don't Make These Mistakes With Oil Filters! - YouTube
How many of you have replaced their plastic oil filter housing?
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Whippersnapper02
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I have just because. No issues with either one.
You should add a poll so this thread actually has some value.
I changed mine "just cuz". If appropriately installed/uninstalled, the composite version is not inherently "bad" and likely has life expectancy well beyond average use. I know there are some on here with several 100k with the stock composite and no issues.
MrSmartypants
Junior Member
Swapped mine out on the first oil change. Cracked one of the ears as whoever did it prior over tightened it. No issues since. No issues with our Lexus that has metal either.
Whippersnapper02
Senior Member
I like him already because he called spin on users, lazy.
The only issues I have seen with the plastic housing is user error. Many have gone with the metal housing without issues and part of the process of going to the metal housing is swapping the stand pipe.
The only issues I have seen with the plastic housing is user error. Many have gone with the metal housing without issues and part of the process of going to the metal housing is swapping the stand pipe.
Yeah, I did the aluminum housing swap.
I subscribe to the Car Care Nut's channel and saw that video.
It did occur to me that bending tabs for the swap was a bit hokey. Haven't had any problems yet after three changes.
One thing he did prompt me to consider are potential differences in spring rates. I was focused on the tube swap and can't say I paid any attention to which spring I ended up re-installing.
I subscribe to the Car Care Nut's channel and saw that video.
It did occur to me that bending tabs for the swap was a bit hokey. Haven't had any problems yet after three changes.
One thing he did prompt me to consider are potential differences in spring rates. I was focused on the tube swap and can't say I paid any attention to which spring I ended up re-installing.
Mark4runnar
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I have a 2014 and a 2022
I changed the one on the 2014 at 50k miles---- after 10 oil changes the plastic one was getting sketchy.
I did the one on my 22 at 2500 miles first oil change.
Both are holding up well and I find them fool proof vs the plastic one, which seemed like an unnecessary point of possible failure. I worried about it cracking at exactly the wrong time - like while doing an oil change on sunday afternoon in the winter when the dealer is closed.
I changed the one on the 2014 at 50k miles---- after 10 oil changes the plastic one was getting sketchy.
I did the one on my 22 at 2500 miles first oil change.
Both are holding up well and I find them fool proof vs the plastic one, which seemed like an unnecessary point of possible failure. I worried about it cracking at exactly the wrong time - like while doing an oil change on sunday afternoon in the winter when the dealer is closed.
CutthroatSlam
Senior Member
316.6K miles on a 2014 SR5 with original composite oil filter housing. No issues and I do all the oil changes in exchange for occasional sex with the owner (wife).
gm350reratliff
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I have a 2014 TE 4runner with a little over 165k miles. I've done every oil change myself at 5k mile intervals. Still using the original plastic housing without any issues but I use my torque wrench every time. Same procedure for my 2017 Tundra with over 65k miles on that one. Never any issues removing the housing or drain plug. I will add that I have an oil filter socket that fits the housing perfect without stressing the tabs on the housing.
With all that being said, I like the simplicity of the oil filter setup of my 4.0 4th gen but I really like how GM did it with the LS line of engines.
With all that being said, I like the simplicity of the oil filter setup of my 4.0 4th gen but I really like how GM did it with the LS line of engines.
honda250xtitan
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Old Tanker
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That's exactly where I am. After watching the video, I ordered a replacement plastic from McGeorge Toyota ($99).
Bending the tabs is no different then a cotter pin or lockwasher tab. You bend it into place to lock, you bend it out of place to unlock. Obviously repeated bending will eventually cause a fatigue failure, but this is a one time go.
If you look closely, the tube bottom flange has a raised spot. You are bending the tabs so that you can remove the tube. On installation you would push the tabs back into place.
Yep, that's exactly what I did and agree the one-time deformation isn't likely to cause an issue.
Who knows which spring I used though an wether or not there is a difference...
I may go back to the plastic for peace of mind and keep the metal assembly as a backup in case the plastic cracks or breaks, which sounds unlikely as I do my own changes.
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chrisridebike8
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replaced mine at the first oil change. the plastic will fail eventually. when is eventually? who knows.
wsgoat
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X2....I'm still running the original OEM plastic housing, but I'm the only one that has changed the oil since new. I do have a metal housing on the shelf, if I ever need it, but so far, the plastic has held up well.
Ripper238
Senior Member
I like to always have backups just in case but when I went to order the dealer said it was something like $100.... I had no idea....
99 is still high for a peace of quality plastic, but at least I now know its not going to be $30. lol
patkelly4370
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I have the original (I guess) plastic housing. I bought the truck, used, from Toyota dealer.
First time I removed the housing, it was too tight. Since I change my own oil, it has never been too tight since.
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First time I removed the housing, it was too tight. Since I change my own oil, it has never been too tight since.
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TommyG
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I swapped out the plastic housing for the metal one. Probably used the spring on the new metal housing.
Checked a video and the guy said the springs look the same. They didn't look different to me at the time. I suppose the simple answer is whether the Toyota part numbers are the same for both springs.
I'd think if they were different parts that caused a failure mode, there would be a lot more talk about it.
Going to change the oil and filter more often than 10,000 miles though.
Checked a video and the guy said the springs look the same. They didn't look different to me at the time. I suppose the simple answer is whether the Toyota part numbers are the same for both springs.
I'd think if they were different parts that caused a failure mode, there would be a lot more talk about it.
Going to change the oil and filter more often than 10,000 miles though.
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