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[1000MPH]

I think it’s what Metal Head suggested in an earlier post, to prevent possible galling.
Plastic has been used inside motors for years, my 1969 Honda CB750 has a plastic cam chain guide. Plastic in transmissions has been around even longer. The Toyota part is excellent quality but you still need to use it correctly and not abuse it.
FWIW, I’ve got the aluminum part sitting on my shelf if I ever decide to use it.

 

[Mudballz]

To get proper oil change it requires you too replace the Trd skid with a $650 substitute would it be cheaper just to cut an access panel into a Trd pro skid?
My knowledge is mechanically light so please bare with me
Mike

 

[ElectroBoy]

I think it’s what Metal Head suggested in an earlier post, to prevent possible galling.
Plastic has been used inside motors for years, my 1969 Honda CB750 has a plastic cam chain guide. Plastic in transmissions has been around even longer. The Toyota part is excellent quality but you still need to use it correctly and not abuse it.
FWIW, I’ve got the aluminum part sitting on my shelf if I ever decide to use it.

Galling is a kind of cold-welding process that happens when there’s a metal-to-metal thread contact under heavy pressure like with smaller nuts and bolts. This large threaded oil filter housing torqued to 18 ft-lbs won’t experience those kind of thread pressures. Plus there’s almost always going to be some residue of oil on the threads which would prevent galling.

Plastic housings are cheaper although more fragile. Another theory is that Toyota saw no need for the metal housing on the 4R since it is protected under a skid plate.

 

[edgesalon]

Plastic housings are cheaper although more fragile. Another theory is that Toyota saw no need for the metal housing on the 4R since it is protected under a skid plate.

you have great point maybe it would be over kill to go with the aluminum but great idea for any one that wants it i like the drain plug for the filter if i was going to do it myself, all i know the oil changes are a pain now it was so easy on the 4th gen.

 

[Charlievee]

Try this again, 1st time must not have made it past the sensors...

For those that have installed the Fumoto valve. Does it leave oil in the pan when draining? It looks to me, that the threads are longer then the pan is thick.

 

[Auntie Soshul]

Try this again, 1st time must not have made it past the sensors...

For those that have installed the Fumoto valve. Does it leave oil in the pan when draining? It looks to me, that the threads are longer then the pan is thick.

See post #9 in this thread: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/287252-oil-drain-valves.html?highlight=Fumoto

 

[3kushn]

Awesome vid
Bending the tabs back down? Is there a chance of mistake?
How many time do you think these can be lifted and re-set?

Forum rules requires me to post 15X.
This is number 3?

 

[ElectroBoy]

Try this again, 1st time must not have made it past the sensors...

For those that have installed the Fumoto valve. Does it leave oil in the pan when draining? It looks to me, that the threads are longer then the pan is thick.

I wondered about the same issue. This question must get asked a lot. The Fumoto FAQ says:
“Q: Does the Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve protrude into the oil pan and impede drainage of the engine oil?

A: No. Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valves are designed to fit individual drain pan specifications and in almost every situation will not extend into the drain pan. However, replacement or aftermarket oil pans may differ from the original oil pan specification and as a result the valve stem may protrude further into oil pan than normal.
If you encounter this situation please contact us to discuss. We will work with you on a solution.”

This could be checked with careful measurement of the oilpan thread distance and the Fumoto valve threads. And accounting for the thickness of the crush washer.

BTW, ValvoMax has a similar FAQ statement:
“ Does any oil get left behind in the oil pan?
No, the valve is designed to sit flush with the inside of the pan, thereby releasing all the oil”

 

[drewsro]

I use the exact same skid, filters, plug, housing and tools as the OP. Makes things a cinch. Nice part is I can use the tools for my wife’s RAV4. They don’t use a skid like the 4Runner, and the oil filter is a different size, but other than that, everything else goes the same. Even uses the same oil.


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[3kushn]

Looking for an oil filter housing wrench for 2021 Limited.
Any changes with the Oil Filter Housing last few years.
Amazon says the tool called out by the OP Does Not Fit.
The Motivx website filters stop at 2018.

Thanks

 

[007Tacoma]

Looking for an oil filter housing wrench for 2021 Limited.
Any changes with the Oil Filter Housing last few years.
Amazon says the tool called out by the OP Does Not Fit.
The Motivx website filters stop at 2018.

Thanks

It's probably because they haven't tested it with anything beyond 2018. That being said, there isn't much reason for Toyota to have changed the design of the filter housing. They use that same design on several vehicles across Toyota and Lexus. Since the engine hasn't changed since 2010, I am very confident it would work on your filter housing.

 

[5thToy]

Since this thread has been revived, there is a newer, larger valve body Fumoto which provides higher flow rates to address some of the complaints surrounding the time it takes to drain. F133S with LC-10-S Series Large Body Valve.

 

[007Tacoma]

Since this thread has been revived, there is a newer, larger valve body Fumoto which provides higher flow rates to address some of the complaints surrounding the time it takes to drain. F133S with LC-10-S Series Large Body Valve.

Oh!!! I didn't have any problems with my Fumoto Valve, but that's fantastic to know!

 

[5thToy]

Oh!!! I didn't have any problems with my Fumoto Valve, but that's fantastic to know!

The slow drain really hasn't been an issue for me either, but I have the higher flow version waiting to install next change anyway.

 

[007Tacoma]

UPDATE: Part II of this video is out now

UPDATE: We wanted to give an update on everything and show off some new tools. So, a new video was definitely in order...

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