Best Oil Filter Wrench

Seems to be a few things to consider with these things. I have read some wrench’s will break plastic tabs on housing. There seems to be several to choose from ranging from high cost billet models to plastic. Any recommendations out there?

I have a 2021 model.

Thanks!!
Keith

 

I have used this one since I got the '15 4runner.

I use it on all my toyotas. no issues.

they all work. just make sure you have the tabs lined up.

$8 Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota,Lexus,RAV4,Camry,Cruiser,Avalon,Tacoma,Tundra,Highlander,Sienna-64mm 14 flute Oil Filter Cap Removal Tool

https://www.amazon.com/Shonee-Highl...01&sprefix=tundra+oil+filter+,aps,104&sr=8-20

 

I use the Motivx.

$30 Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench for Toyota Camry, Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, RAV4 and More - 64mm 14 Flute Precision CNC Machined Aluminum Oil Filter Removal Tool

https://www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools...t=&hvlocphy=9003347&hvtargid=pla-570920341657

 

You gotta have it misaligned pretty bad and put a gorilla grip on a breaker bar to break those plastic tabs. I bet you break the tool first.

 

Im that guy who royally jacked his housing
I can tell ya that ya want something solid and as deep as possible. The deeper onto the housing that you can grab the better.

 

I prefer the Lisle 61040 because it is forged steel, and not cast aluminum or machined aluminum. Lots of people like the Motivx cap, but the newer style doesn't use the grooves on the filter housing -- only the flutes around the edge.

$38 Lisle 61040 HD End Cap Wrench, Toyota 65mm 14 flute

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-61040-Wrench-Toyota-Flute/dp/B0749Y9BQN?th=1

 

I have good luck with this one

 

Nope....I had a tab break on my 2013.

 

Its so easy to do if the tool is misaligned or if the plastic is just too damn tight

 

So many people over tighten it. I think all it needs is 20-something pounds. That said, I put in the aluminum housing anyway.

 

Same. I bought this one for the RAV4 in 2016, and it fits and works well. I'm pleased it'll fit the Tundra too.

 

Another vote for this one. The drain tool works great too.

 

That looks like a good option. I like the wrenches that interface with both the flutes and tabs, but always wondered if I could find one with a little tighter tolerances than my cheap autozone brand. Hasn't let me down in 20 plus oil changes though.

 

I've never had an issue at all with this from Advance auto, fits snug, and low cost. And in fact, I just now got in the house from changing my oil and saw this thread. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/w...e/2296/large/11373219_wmr_w54120_pri_larg.jpg
It's Toyota specific also.
Performance Tool Oil Filter Wrench
4 reviews
LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT
Part # W54120

Edit because I guess I don't know how to do what you guys did above. Its this. And by no means do I support low quality tools, just saying, it works perfectly.

 

Thanks for all the recommendations. Is the drain tool needed and what is the part number for the filter that is used? Looks like I also need a pack of crush washers. This will be my first oil change with this truck. At about 5000 miles. Will get my free one at 10000 miles.

 

And another vote here! High quality and works great…

 

A drain tool is provided with most of the filters. The motivx drain tool isn't really all that great for the $$ spent, in my opinion. Sometimes, I don't even drain the oil separately from the filter housing, and just let it make a mess when I remove it. The drain tool provided with the Mahle OX 554 D2 oil filter is the best I have ever used. Those filters are on Rockauto.


The Toyota filter number is

$28 04152-YZZA4 Replaceable Oil Filter Element 1/2 Case (QTY 5)

04152-YZZA4. Some of the online Toyota dealers sell a case of 10 filters and include the drain washers with them. Toyota part number is

$12 90430-12031 Genuine Toyota - Oil Drain Plug Gaskets (QTY10)

90430-12031.

Good luck.

 

The drain tool is handy but not required. A drain nipple comes with the new filter, and I use an empty bottle to push it in. Put the plastic nipple in the top of the bottle, use the bottle to shove it in, oil drains into the bottle. The tool sold by Motivx is kinda trick, though.

 

Thanks!!!

 

Thats a great way to get the stupid nipple not mess up your hands.. thanks for the suggestion.

 

I have the Motivx that has the slots for the tabs in it. Looks like they redesigned it without the slots now. Wonder why, probably easier to produce if I had to guess.

 

Any kind that looks like this. The ones like the red/grey one have striped/ slipped. The one I got looks like this and works great. I've done about 20 oil changes and my plastic oil filter housing still looks great, but i got a new housing for backup just in case.

 

and make sure you line up those notches to the filter housing

 

You won't need crush washers if you install a Fumoto, Stahlbus, ValvoMax or EZ Oil drain valve.