Toyota would do everybody a favor by putting a 14mm nut head on the cartridge cap I also agree with a previous comment about making the thing metal. Unfortunately it did not work. For those worrying about having to torque the plastic cap. With the new filter, the paper filter portion can be removed, the oil squeezed out and recycled and the paper can be recycled as well. Do not remove the oil filter bracket clip when installing the oil filter cap assembly. I didn't crossthread the cap or anything like that, I just simply cannot find a tool that can tighten it enough and that works well in the very small space provided in that compartment area. From the bottom of the engine, look just behind the oil pan and you will see a cast alloy bracket with a small black plastic cylinder protruding from it.
I raised the front wheels about 5 inches using ramps. Can you email me back at jayherenow aol. Not sure how to post images if possible in this forum. Torque: 37 N·m 377 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf 2. I jacked it up and found a puddle of oil under the oil filter.
Beer 4U2 My wife actually drives a 2007 corrola, so it is still a spin on, but I fully agree with you. If this is what you're looking for underneath many newer Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles you'll never find it. I don't particularly like this design because it makes oil changing a little more tricky than the old fashioned spin-on filters. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer. I usually take my car to the military base hobby shop car shop where I can put it up on one of their drive-on lifts to change the oil.
Is that what you are calling the sump cover? But it is definitely a screw on type. Bzzyman, You are so right! The two images on the right are of a plastic and aluminum 2. Do you need a special spanner wrench so as not to break anything? Why else would it go over 3,000 miles and then blow out? Newer cars are more likely to have a cabin air filter than older models. Removing the filter almost always destroys the threads, on the fuel delivery tube, and you may have to replace the fuel line to the tank. Cast Aluminum Most Toyota oil filter wrenches on the market today are made from cast aluminum or sometimes mystery metal. Before i even craweld under my new car bought yesterday, 4700 miles I went online, found this thread, and it was a lifesaver.
My wife was traveling home on I-24 and noticed an 18-wheeler coming up on the shoulder. You will also need to replace the round rubber seal ring that goes with every new filter. Thanks I have looked for the filter and would never have found it were it not for the pictures. It's a traditional spin on canister style filter that you simply unscrew and dispose of when changing the oil on most vehicles. But through various online forums I located it and the filter wrench to change it. Dodge had similar caps made out of chrome that they used on their lugs nuts to make them look like almost real chrome lug nuts.
In a time when we are all concerned with our environment, design teams have been focused on making our vehicles 100% recyclible. With the Toyota cartridge style oil filter system the screw-on plastic or metal housing is retained and not disposed of like the traditional style above. So here I sit with a drained engine and no knowledge the owner's manual is pathetic in this regard of how to replace the filter. Also notice how the body is distinctly wider towards the middle of the housing than the 1. I am hoping someone can confirm the similarity of the Lexus filter to the above notes. At the time you buy the car, they ask you questions about extended maintenance. I was very frustrated with Toyota's user manual and the whole process of changing my oil and filter, I've taken nice pictures of the parts, process and tools and would be happy to share by email or post these if anybody wants them.
I now have the correct flute size wrench that fits it like a glove and makes the process very easy. I sent the following to Toyota: I have owned three previous Corollas, a 4-Runner, a Tundra, and along time ago, a Corona Wagon, and I cannot tell you how disappointed I am with the oil filter cap and case design on my new 2009 Corolla. I have done my share of that! I looked at the reference. I can't believe that I have a 2009 Corolla and I will not be able to perform my own oil changes because of such a terrible design. In addition, if there was some other design consideration for the placement of the oil filter in its exposed location, then why couldn't you have at least made the cap out of metal so as to provide a great degree of design reliability and maintainability for the vehicle owner. The use of plastic for the cap is most likely done for weight reduction purposes.
Replace the fuel filter again. I am telling you this up front so if and when you remove the filter, you can expect a 96% chance of needing to replace the fuel line to the tank. When looking at the filter cap directly at you not side ways do you turn it left or right to loosen it? I have not gone completely underneath the engine to see yet. The video above shows you the cabin air filter location in your Corolla and how to change it! Keep in mind, that this wrap around belt tool is the only one that I've found has the ability to grip the oil cartridge tightly enough to do the job without doing damage. I feel like the company could make a system with standard nut end piece using the same nut size as the drain plug would have been a no brainer and made oil changes easy. You may freely link to this site, and use it for non-commercial use subject to our. We also go a step further and apply a quality black anodized finish to the surface to help prevent corrosion.
In fact we have tested some that were advertised to be forged and turned out to be cast like the one shown here. Does anyone know if the Lexus filter is the same as the aforementioned? If you do not, your variable valve timing will not work properly, and you check engine light will come on. This is why our Toyota oil filter wrenches are forged from quality 6061 T5 aluminum making them considerably stronger than cast versions. At any rate, I have never in my 30yrs of working on cars seen such a brainless design for an oil filter! When I told one auto store clerk he just laughed. I now agree that Toyota didn't do anyone any favors with this design.
After two oil changes I am able to do it just a easily as before on my 2008. If your Corolla has a funky odor when you turn on the heat or air conditioner, or it seems like the fan doesn't work as well as it used to, replacing your cabin air filter is a quick and cheap fix! I like to do my own maintenance as well, I always have. Now, about the filters at the auto parts stores. If the car specifies to use full-synthetic, you should not use anything else. During this time, they could also ask if you generally perform your own oil changes. After my first experience trying to change the oil filter on my new 2009 Corolla I have realized that unless they make available a tool or new filter cap I will not be able to do my own oil changes with this car. Either I am to fat or the ground clearance is to low!! The item that I am talking about looks like it is screwed into a metal piece.