Oil filter question

[eagleguy]

Does the 2017 Tacoma V6 have a spin on or cartridge type oil filter and where is it located? I did not see either when I took a quick look underneath but did I also did not crawl all the way under as I should have.

 

[whippersnapper02]

It's underneath in a housing attached to the engine. You need a special service tool to remove the housing cap. I'll look for pics.

 

[whippersnapper02]

You remove the center bolt and insert the plastic piece to drain the housing then the plastic housing is removed to access the filter element. Change those seals!

Wrench (Many out there but this one looks like it grabs more of the housing:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

[eagleguy]

You remove the center bolt and insert the plastic piece to drain the housing then the plastic part of the housing to remove the filter element. Change those seals!

Wrench (Many out there but this one looks like it grabs more of the housing:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

Thanks for the info!

 

[cano]

AutoZone sell it also I think 12.99

 

[OR17TRD]

I bought this a long time ago for my Tundra it has the same filter assembly and has worked for years for me.
Use a 27mm or 1 1/6” socket on it.
https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Cylinder-Filter-Wrench-Engines/dp/B00L84EKI0

I replaced the OEM plastic oil filter assembly housing with this aluminum OEM one.
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-15620-31060-Filter-Assembly/dp/B008BHP68A

 

[OR17TRD]

This helps too but it might not be worth it to some. Filters should come with the plastic drain piece. You can stick it in a 2L soda bottle or buy a cheap piece of tube that will attach to it and make this.

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Lexus-Scion-Filter-Engines/dp/B01BS7JE8M

 

[kp.taco]

Just like my 3.5 Camry [emoji16]

 

[tacofish]

It is on the other side of the front skid plate

 

[whippersnapper02]

It is on the other side of the front skid plate

Yes, I believe you have to remove the skid.

 

[JmsWms]

I'm curious. I don't have a Tacoma yet, but what is the advantage to using a cartridge type oil filter versus a spin on type? Seems like a bunch more trouble to change your oil and filter. There must be a reason why Toyota went to the cartridge type. Any ideas?

 

[whippersnapper02]

I'm curious. I don't have a Tacoma yet, but what is the advantage to using a cartridge type oil filter versus a spin on type? Seems like a bunch more trouble to change your oil and filter. There must be a reason why Toyota went to the cartridge type. Any ideas?

Less oil waste.

 

[OR17TRD]

I'm curious. I don't have a Tacoma yet, but what is the advantage to using a cartridge type oil filter versus a spin on type? Seems like a bunch more trouble to change your oil and filter. There must be a reason why Toyota went to the cartridge type. Any ideas?

EPA

 

[pismo61]

Less crap to bury in your yard.

 

[OR17TRD]

Less crap to bury in your yard.

Hopefully you’re not really doing that

 

[Bogunn]

Less crap to bury in your yard.

Hopefully you’re not really doing that

@OR17TRD ^^^^^^

 

[OR17TRD]

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@OR17TRD ^^^^^^

Haha

 

[Bogunn]

Haha View attachment 14510

With you living on the west coast I believe that. Haha.

 

[OR17TRD]

With you living on the west coast I believe that. Haha.

Is that because of demographics or my intelligence.

 

[Bogunn]

Is that because of demographics or my intelligence.

Umm.... I’ll go with demographics. [emoji51]