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Oil Filter on 2016 Tacoma

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by ToyTim, Sep 21, 2015.

  1. Sep 21, 2015 at 12:49 PM
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    ToyTim

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    I can not find the oil filter on the 2016 Tacoma 3.5 engine . Yes it's early but I want to change the oil at 100 miles to get the new engine break in wear shavings out . Thanks .
     
  2. Sep 21, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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    Thanks
     
  3. Sep 21, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    Also, would this not be easily found in your handy-dandy user manual? Not trying to sound like a jerk.
     
  4. Sep 23, 2015 at 9:14 AM
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    Don't like that at all.
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:16 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    +1

    Not a fan of the canister oil filters.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:18 PM
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    Why is that? I like that the filter ends up saving you money and it's more environmentally friendly.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2015 at 11:24 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    I'm OK with the environmental stuff, but IMO, it's a bigger hassle than a spin on oil filter.

    I'm not sure about saving money either. What does a canister type oil filter cost vs. a spin on type?
     
  8. Oct 8, 2015 at 1:50 AM
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    It's hard to give comparisons but my friend's prius filter was 3 bucks less. We ended up buying one of those generic sockets that come in different sizes and hammered it on. It's on there permanently but it makes things hella easy.
     
  9. Oct 8, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    His cap was metal
     
  10. Oct 8, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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  11. Oct 8, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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    The metal Toyota Filter wrench cap can be found at your local auto parts store like Autozone. I got one(Lisle brand) for my wife's Rav 4 for like $8 at O'Reilly auto. Or you can order the fork type online.
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2015 at 8:55 PM
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    Yeah his canister was metal and we bought a oil filter socket that said it was for Toyota's but it was like 0.5-1mm too tight. We hammered out on but couldn't get it off so it became a permanent part of the system. At least now he just needs a 3/8 ratchet to remove it
     
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  13. Oct 8, 2015 at 9:16 PM
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    I have a tractor that has a canister type filter. Meh...you get accustomed to it. It's OK.
     
  14. Oct 9, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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    My wife's Pontiac is a canister type filter. I hate it. Its messier.
     
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    Yep, the owners manual just tells you the basic basic of what you need to know about the vehicle. Tells you nothing about servicing it. You have to buy a factory service manual if you want oil change info and all that other in depth jazz.
     
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    The owner's manual says otherwise (page 156): http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM04005U/xhtml/OM04005U.html?locale=en
     
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    So 50's/60's. And messy.

    Maybe retro is in?
     
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  20. Oct 10, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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    True dat, DoorDing. Access to the canister on my tractor is on the side of block. Very easy access. Four bolts and it's done. Spin off oil filter on Z71 is a bitch to get to. As far as canister filter changes being messy, I just don't have any experience with them other than with one of my tractors. Usually, when working on tractors, you get so dirty anyway you just don't even notice it.
     

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