oil filter adaptor 2010

[al bundy]

I thought there was a company that makes spin on oil filter adaptors for the 5th gen. I cant find one anywhere on the internet. What a chore to change, getting tired of it. I may just make one myself.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I thought there was a company that makes spin on oil filter adaptors for the 5th gen. I cant find one anywhere on the internet. What a chore to change, getting tired of it. I may just make one myself.

I'm not aware of any that do so. Keep in mind most modern engines have coolant running through the oil filter pedestals now to warm-up the oil quicker.

I would also see if you can find information detailing what the flow rates are for the filter unit; as you want to match that close to stock, otherwise your mod will become an issue for the engine.

 

[al bundy]

That's something I didn't think about thanks. What a pain in the arsss this design is. I'll bet the Toyota dealers asked Toyota to make oil changes DIFFICULT !

 

[ryan87]

The first time I changed mine. The whole the spun off by the ratchet drive plug. How about sealing the filter drain part off with something and remove the whole cup with the ratchet, replace the filter and one oring then put back on?

 

[Lester Lugnut]

The first time I changed mine. The whole the spun off by the ratchet drive plug. How about sealing the filter drain part off with something and remove the whole cup with the ratchet, replace the filter and one oring then put back on?

And that is exactly what some people have done on one of the Tundra forums. Loctite the drain plug on the bottom; then simply use a 3/8" short extension on a ratchet to loosen the filter housing.

 

[1engineer]

Yep. There is usually the right way, and the easy way for everything.

 

[Antman]

Ya know, as much as I like to modify things to suit my needs, I think anyone that messes with the factory designed oil filter and it's companion parts is just plain foolish.
Lots of thought went into the design, believe it or not, and most of those thoughts had to do with engine longevity and oiling efficiency. Obviously the main design goal was not to make the filter change super easy.

It's a pain, yes, and I'm not a huge fan if it either. It's not that hard though, so you;

a: Get over it and change the oil yourself.

b: Pay someone else and check their work.

c: Buy something else.

 

[vicpick58]

When I first got mine I Thought that there should be an aftermarket adapter to allow a spin on filter to be used too.

But after changing my oil for 85k miles now, I have gotten used to the canister and think it is fine the way it is. Less waste to throw away and the filters are fairly cheap.

Since I bought my 4Runner I have also bought an Avalon for my wife and it has the same type filter. However the Avalon does not have any skid plates to remove. Changing oil is almost as easy as any other vehicle. The filter is not really all that much trouble once you understand it and do it a few times.

Yeah the 4Runner is a little more of a hassle to deal with, but you will eventually get used to just allowing more time for oil changes. It is not difficult, just takes more time, mainly due to the skid plates.

Since I usually change every 5k miles I only have to deal with it every six to eight weeks anyway.