Toyota Oil Canister Tutorial

Toyota oil filter oil canister tutorial // removal on how to remove and replace a Toyota style oil filter canister
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[@KossRentyuk]

Dealer sells it for 5.50.

[@alexwill3722]

@@KossRentyuk Some Amazon " Toyota : oil filters are counterfeit and not that Toyota filters are sturdy but these fakes fall apart. Besides the ones at the Dealership don't cost much more than the ones from 'Fram, etc.

[@oscarguerrero7865]

I agree

[@lightningsmokerXx]

Whoever came up with this design for an oil filer ought to be fired .

[@ronjust4001]

Environmental reason in 2009 switched back to cannier 2019?

[@condor5635]

I really don’t understand why everyone doesn’t like these designs. I didn’t particularly like it at first but I have had no issues with it once I learned how to do it. I do my own oil changes so I’ve never had the issue with it being on too tight. That’s what you get for having other people do your oil changes for you. Considering the fact that there’s no metal going into landfills I have to think this is is much more environmentally sound than the old all in one filters. What’s the major beef with this design?

[@bryanwilliams4620]

@@condor5635 I also don't understand why people complain these filters, some people just have to complain I guess. I did my first one and thought it worked well. I put a length of hose on the nipple to direct the oil to the drain pan. I found this design less messy than the spin on filters. If people prefer to make a bigger mess and not mess with the small O ring, they can just remove the whole thing and replace the filter without removing the plug. That's how most dealers do it because it's faster.

[@tjsoutherbassin]

@@condor5635 My issue is that you are required to purchase a special tool to be able to do this, I would have no problem with the design if they just made it where you could put a 1" socket on the end to screw the cap off, I am a volvo penta marine mechanic and they use a similar design but no special tool required, just a 1" socket or adjustable wrench

[@condor5635]

@@tjsoutherbassin - You had to get special tools for the old design all in one filters as well - I’ve got two or three in my tool chest That I can throw away now because none of my cars take them anymore. How is that any different than this? I agree it would’ve been nice to have a universal socket head on there kind of like Fram did on some of their all-in-one filters I believe

[@garyconover4422]

Best video I’ve seen. Clear, and right to the point.

[@GorillazGames]

Gonna give this a try on the venza tomorrow morning. I got all the right tools, oil and filters. I even did a pre-inspection yesterday just to make sure I had everything. Thanks for getting straight to the point and covering all the steps. I'll let you know how it goes

[@melissabigwood]

I’m changing my oil for the first time, and was so confused. This step-by-step tutorial was very educational, I get it now. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@michaelcappello6785]

Worlds BEST Toyota canister oil filter change video! Gave me all the confidence I needed to get the job done right!

[@mariselasolis8121]

I watch like 7 other video and this video was the one that help me replace my filter thank you .

[@lucasthacker516]

Thank you for a simple video without all of the bull crap exactly what I was looking for

[@joehernandez5975]

Wow. That was the most simplest explained video on how to change the oil on this specific vehicle. Thank you so much.

[@dnc5997]

I appreciate this video. I've been looking at the plastic drainer piece for about 20 mins trying to figure out how it fits on. I've already pulled the oil filter out. I had the drain pan ready so no mess.

[@domingo8689]

Nice, simple instructions. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I am looking forward to changing the oil.

[@rodneymacomber6337]

You gave the perfect amount of information I’m not a mechanic and I hate long videos. I’m gonna subscribe good job.

[@jamesodom5414]

Excellent demo of changing toyota oil+filter! Thanks so much!

[@rickmiles2381]

well done, no stupid music, right to the point, no bulls@it. This helps since I just got this truck.

[@vincentc.8069]

Thank you! By far the best filter change vid I've come across yet.

[@aceagui1129]

Very nice explanation, Thanks for explaining the gaskets ( o rings) some mechanics are too busy to put the new ones in, i see the new ones in the box when disposed of it, and also the oil plastic drain, best tutorial ever 👍

[@wilbilt]

Yes, they are O-rings, not gaskets! Gaskets are flat. O-rings are not flat. Terminology matters. OP could also clean the parts up before putting things back together.

[@medrickbussieministries2124]

Great job nicely done. Thanks. Saved me from getting a headache.

[@Charlies1970TA]

Great job as you took all of the mystery out of doing this job of replacing this special filter for me. Thank you!

[@hipposnsnitch3453]

I just watched this and I’m about to switch out my oil filter. Great tutorial. I was wondering why there were so many gaskets. Thanks!

[@tobyluong9706]

This is the BEST tutorial. Thanks buddy.

[@rogers942]

Awesome short simple instructions. Thank you. I did put a paper towel in the little drain tube until I got in in. Keep it oil free to I was ready to pull the towel out.

[@stephenmaurer7008]

Great advise on servicing this type of oil filter. The key is not to over tighten the the drain cap or filter body. Just a little past snug. O-rings do not need to be "over tight " to form a good seal. I have noticed lots of mechanics and Toyota service centers seem to over tighten this assembly. Main reason I change my own oil on my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. I will pass this video onto my brother, he drives a 2015 4Runner.

[@400hpmustang]

I snugged the canister, then half a turn, figured that was good., how about you?

[@ryanmiller327]

Yeah I would never take mine in to get changed because most places will over tighten the filter on this

[@crayzemixer]

I cant get mine off. Used 3ft of leverage and started to hear a cracking so I stopped. Replacing with a metal aftermarket one with a purchased oil change for next time.

[@anonymousjohn386]

Replace the plastic pos housing with a metal one.

[@megans.5729]

Mine has the metal housing so the only o ring I have to replace is around the outside of the filter. Nothing to drain it though so there's always a mess 😅

[@marloncastillo48]

Thanks man just did my first oil change. Your video was help full.

[@edcones2948]

Nicely done. I have started putting a short piece of 3/8" clear hose into the filter drain tube. The OD is just right to fit in it and seal pretty well. Then when it drains it runs through the tube to wherever I put it instead of the palm of my hand. :) MotiveXTools has a kit with a nice cap for removing the housing and a metal tool and hose that screws into that opening.

[@anthonylale1142]

Good idea about the hose attachment. I like that

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

A 5/8" ID hose fits perfectly over the outside of the filter drain tube, and makes draining easy and clean. :👍

[@alexcorona]

This is how it’s supposed to be done per Toyotas tech manual. So you thought right.

[@dushooter]

Your video helped me to understand why my co worker mechanic was afraid to remove plastic cover. He not have proper tools and just did synthetic oil change but not filter

[@napynap]

I recently did this and your video shows it pretty much how it is done, so thank you! A couple of things, I acutally just used that plastic tool that it came with to get the O-rings off. Also, my filter was on so tight that I ended up using the strength of my foot to get it off (just like loosening lugs from a tire), not sure why it was on that tight (I had just bought the car used). Make sure to have that extention if you need to do this.

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

Yeah, the gasket seems to swell up once it's been on there for a while and makes it VERY difficult to loosen the canister later.

[@yellostallion]

The dealership did the "free" oil changes on my tundra at 10k and 20k as set by their schedule. Then at 25k they notified to come in for a paid oil change. I decided to do it myself. I used my legs like a weight lifter's jerk and the canister would not budge. Even after tapping, wd40 and 2 hrs of trying. By the look of things I don't think the dealership ever removed the skid plate or the oil filter. I hired a trust worthy mechanic who has a big ass 30" torque wrench and he finally got it to turn. I wont be going back to that dealership.

[@alexwill3722]

@@yellostallion I had the first 8 oil changes done by the dealership because they were included. The last 3 or 4 I paid them to do. I looked carefully at the invoice on the last oil change because it cost almost double what it did before and noticed a charge of $40 for an Oil Filter Assembly" so I looked at the previous paid oil change bills and noticed that one other time they charged for the same thing. I'm glad that the change I just did myself. I could loosen the filter housing easily but I tried loosening it before doing any other oil draining because it is easy to crack the housing if you have to apply too much torque to get a seized one off.

[@topclove123344]

Thanks so much for this video I got everything I need but I don't have the tool to change out the oil filter but I know what I need now

[@JP-be3dq]

Thank you for taking the time to show us how to change the canister

[@LuisRivera-ce9lm]

Thanks for the detailed review! This is what I needed

[@FloridaMark1611]

This is the best video I've seen. So many people overlook the smaller O-ring. I had all the oil leak out when that part failed. Apparently the mechanic that changed my oil didn't feel it was necessary.

[@rk22cc]

Even the expert ytube mechanics don’t change the small o ring??

[@BajaDeezNutz]

Yep. I wish I knew this a long time ago. Definitely would have saved a lot oil spills in the driveway...

[@backcrack9898]

Never did it before. This video made it simple and not scary new oil for the highlander coming soon

[@stevep5736]

Very helpful video. Thanks man !

[@irish89055]

I need to do my 2011 Camry for the first time. I hadn't seen this set up before, other videos indicate you don't have to remove that plug at the bottom But it's key to make sure the O-ring goes in the right spot. And also important to find the right special wrench that doesn't break..

[@luvtogrin]

Thank You. Very good video man. Much appreciated

[@LoFiMofo]

Thorough and to the point. Thanks.

[@johnnelson8257]

Very helpful. Thank you. Good video work.

[@Heeman5]

Great video. Good explanation! 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼

[@alexwill3722]

Just finished doing my first oil change on our 2017 Highlander. The first 4 years the oil services were covered and even after that the cost of an oil change was barely more that if I would have done it myself so I went to the dealership. That was until a couple oil changes ago when the cost suddenly doubled. Not only that but I have always kept my invoices for any services and I noticed an almost $40 ( Canadian dollars ) for an " oil kit" so 'i checked a couple oil changes ago and there was another charge of $40 for an "oil kit assembly".which I believe is a replacement plastic oil filter housing. I have to look into this further but this charge was never on the invoice for any of the other oil changes. So back to me doing my own oil change ( I've always changed my own oil in the past 30+ years, so I'm no rookie ). I decided to check if the oil canister could be could be removed first before draining any oil so I loosened the housing drain plug a quarter turn and then tried the tool I bought for removing the canister just to se if it would turn at all. It did so I left it and completed taking the drain plug on the plastic housing off and using the filter supplied tool to drain the housing. Then I drained the oil pan where I noticed there was no washer / gasket on the drain plug. Got stuck to the pan and it didn't fall off the plug when ||I removed it meaning the dealership mechanic never put one on. Th rubber O ring that fits around the oil filter housing can also be removed without using a pick all you have to do is put you thumb on one side and your index finger on the other side. push in and push towards the other side and the O ring will bulge out enough for you to grab it and lift it off. When you latter add the oil into the funnel, hold the bottle so that the opening on the bottle is on top ( the opposite of the way you would traditionally pour the bottle ) this will keep the oil from " surging out" of the bottle and it pours out smoothly. It's not a big deal but it prevents possible splillige and also works with windshield washer fluid.

[@condor5635]

I find leaving the plastic drain tube installed while taking the main filter housing off allows more to drain. Nice video

[@rackets7991]

If you have trouble seating the filter assy just screw counter clockwise.. You will feel it will fall into the correct position.. The just turn clockwise and tighten. Also you can install the smaller o-ring & cover before you install the filter housing..

[@drumtwo4seven]

Very good tutorial. Thank you 👍

[@TheBrandolicious]

Thanks man, takes away some stress.

[@alechoward6724]

very good presentation of installing. Great ... very helpfull.

[@joe6131]

Very good tutorial.

[@coatzymoto63]

Thank you brother great video. And the explanation 😊

[@brianrotich5657]

Thanks pal this video helped me out today

[@MegaElmensajero]

Thanks that's what I was looking for

[@freesaxon6835]

Thanks for the video, it's made me think of putting that after market adapter on ! What are your ( anyone's) thoughts on that

[@theblade66]

Excellent video thankyou,well done mate cheers.

[@motorv8N]

Excellent video - thanks!

[@Rushnak-]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@richadshirima656]

Best explanation i like the way you expain appreciate....

[@rottfazri6708]

thanks dude ! very informative.

[@gerardogomez1830]

Thanks for the info It sure helped

[@Ozzie_Old_Kid]

Well done mate and thank you.

[@Ajnucch130]

Great video thank you !

[@jaimemartinez9586]

Great info! Thanks!

[@JonEhBee]

This is why I go full synthetic and only use the best filter, so I can only fight that plastic chit every other change. It's actually REALLY nice using the little plastic filter drain tool from the new filter box to drain the oil cause you control the flow, less mess, then pull the drain bolt to finish.

[@rk22cc]

Even better, buy a screw in drainer with a hose attached

[@JonEhBee]

@rk22cc something that can handle about 80+ psi, sounds good to me

[@rk22cc]

@@JonEhBee ??

[@MrMikey1273]

Good advice. I just did the oil change on my new Tacoma at 4500 miles yesterday. One thing I did different was put the drain cover back on the canaster off the truck. That seemed logical to me. I also use the MotiveX cap wrench. It's got cut outs to grip the little fingers on the canaster as well as the flutes. Feel like it holds more steady than the cap wrenches I used and threw out in the past. It's a good tool I'd recommend it.

[@masterofnone1808]

That Motivx wrench has been updated with a new improved version. There are no slots in the new one but it is more precisely made at 64.3 mm. It fits snugly on all Toyota cartridge style oil filter caps gripping each of the fourteen flutes and will even work on some spin-on filters. I used mine for the first time this morning. This one will absolutely not crack the ears on the plastic oil filter caps and provides superior grip by gripping all 14 flutes. The only thing I wish they did is make the top so that it would take the same 27 mm socket but no, the new one takes a 24 mm socket.

[@MrMikey1273]

@@masterofnone1808 interesting that they changed the design. I wonder if it is because people were breaking the ears off their canisters?

[@masterofnone1808]

@@MrMikey1273 Yes that was at least part of the problem. I think the ears were taking all the load and the flutes weren't engaging at all most if the time. When I questioned Motivx about why they redesigned their wrench, the following was their reply... "Here's the differences between the newer and older versions: The first is that the square 3/8" drive opening of the old design tended to deform and potentially strip out over time, especially with overtightened oil filter caps. This is because it is a one piece design made entirely from 6061 Aluminum. Our new design uses two types of aluminum, 6061 for the body (the grey part) and 7075 for the drive hub (the red part). 7075 aluminum, which is typically used in the aircraft industry and has properties similar to steel, will not yield (deform) when the ratchet is rotated even with the tightest oil filter caps completely eliminating this issue. The second is that our new design is manufactured using precision CNC machining as opposed to forging (or casting like most others). While casting or forging is less expensive to produce, the tolerance is much larger causing the need for the wrenches to be oversized. This creates a loose fit which can cause rounding of the cap. To combat this, the tabs below the fluted portion of the cap are used to help prevent the wrench from over-rotating and rounding. The downside to this is that sometimes those tabs can break off and cause an oil leak which we have seen many times. With our new design combine with CNC machining, we can maintain the size of the wrench to .001" or better which is a MUCH tighter tolerance than casting or forging. We have sized them to account for thermal expansion of the cap (which is significant) and they have an ideal fit when the engine is still warm. They will be slightly loose when used on a cold engine but not enough to slip as we have tested this extensively. Lastly, because there is a difference in the lower portion of the oil filter caps the older version of the tool would only work on the 2.0L - 5.7L engines. The new version also works for the 1.8L cartridge style as well as the two smaller Toyota spin-on style oil filters. The new version is also made in the USA whereas the older one was made in Taiwan however we were able to keep the price the same. -MotivXSupport"

[@Methodical2]

No...don't anyone use a strap wrench on these. Buy the proper tool.

[@masterofnone1808]

@@Methodical2 Did someone say they were using a strap wrench...?

[@paulrevere4326]

Great video!

[@gasmonkey5152]

Best canister filter video out there ! All you need nothing you dont.

[@masterofnone1808]

You do know that a spin-on filter is also called a canister filter?

[@peterrudy9207]

You can get a cast aluminum filter housing to replace the plastic one . Also to clean the filter housing completely . Lube all around the o rings , side and bottom before installing . As I stopped using the plastic tube on the bottom . Because of course it presses against the spring to open and allow oil to drain . I would rather not weaken the spring overtime . And just take the whole thing off , messier of course . Tip it over to drain the oil out . Then take off the bottom , metal cap . Replace all o-rings with the new ones that come with the filter . I would also use a new drain plug gasket , each time too . I always retightened the filter housing by hand and never had any issues .

[@Methodical2]

Only problem with that is you have no leverage to get the metal ring off and I'd rather not put any undue stress on the plastic housing. Basically, I take the metal ring off while on the car; it's much easier. You can then remove the plastic housing if you choose too.

[@xman777b]

thanks. Performed my first Toyota oil change yesterday. Tightened the cannister all the way (to a stop) by hand. However, was not able to budge it any tighter, with the filter wrench & socket combination. I'm hoping it's sufficiently secure, and wouldn't want to sabotage an engine with only 25k miles due to massive oil loss. Do you think I'm ok?

[@allansmith6715]

Good job on vid and explanation

[@Ic3yDragon]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@jakobwheelhand9907]

Good video man thanks

[@luismelchor744]

Thank u so much i had no idea what that plastic thing was meant for

[@WaymondJr]

Excellent video, thanks 👍💯

[@ajc4132]

Great video. Toyota really getting greedy. So many points of failure with a simple oil filter change... horrible design

[@michaelparsons2290]

Yep

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Tell me about it!! Changed oil in my Toyota Avensis recently here in Cork,Ireland. Was driving down the motorway afterwards and the low engine oil light came on! I had fitted one of the o rings wrongly on the filter. Then it happened a second time. I had wrongly fitted the second O ring as well. No instructions came with the oil filter,so what do ya expect. Crazy system from Toyota.

[@alanroberts7916]

the oil filter has a fkn drain plug!!!??? why ???

[@alanroberts7916]

@@geraldwalsh6489 i didnt know there is a low oil pressure warning light.

[@HEEBGAMING]

I have a 2022 Camry TRD and I love my car but to hell with this filter design

[@dundeeecroc]

FTS!! I'm sticking with my 1985 Toyota 4runner SR5 5 speed with the 22re. still driving it daily.

[@ShippingMagnet]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful. Hi from 🇬🇧. You just got another sub 👍

[@socalvibes7146]

Dam best vid I’ve seen! Much much better. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@navyseabee0823]

You Sir- deserve the Nobel peace price!! I’m so mad now learning that I’ve been doing oil changes wrong for the last 14 years only to discover where the small o ring goes to and the the stupid plastic piece that comes with the filter. I seriously never knew! Thank you.

[@ZCAR355]

Great job!

[@ranger178]

what is that foam you have in the oil pan ? did you buy that or is it just some some scrap foam looks like it helps with not splashing and losing stuff like plug down in the oil or letting the filter drain.

[@thegrimreaper819]

Thanks bro!!!

[@marriaga4]

only video that explained how to use the plastic drain tap and small washer

[@timothyconnecticut1910]

Good detailed info

[@bobscorpion9722]

Great video

[@RedwoodsNorCal]

Appreciate the video!

[@trdsupercharger8089]

Thanks for the video, did you think of changing the plastic filter housing with a metal one?

[@TahoeRealm]

Great video - thx

[@savoielvis1]

Thank s man !!!! apreciated !

[@NE413]

Thank you 🙏

[@josehg8673]

Good video thanks

[@worm303]

Thank you!

[@lucasduck95]

Wonderful video, thanks man

[@philliplawerence5784]

Good, simple video. Good job. I recommend re-install canister snug, then torque to OEM spec 18 ft/lbs. Install Cap snug, then torque to OEM spec 9 ft/lbs. Over-tight causes micro-cracks in plastic housing, and then nothing but trouble. If you crack housing, replace with cast aluminum housing.

[@carlovanrijk4039]

mary sayre, makes you wonder why Toyota doesn’t use the cast aluminum housing as OEM equipment? For the volumes of vehicles they put the cartridge in, I would pay an extra $15 for a durable part. Maybe that’s just me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@patrickconfer3592]

I believe some Lexus come with an aluminum one. If you go to a Toyota dealer and hit the parts guy up they will square you away. Be away if you don’t use a torque wrench it even easier to oven tighten it.

[@Curtster1962]

Too bad we can’t replace it with a normal spin on filter and forget the whole thing

[@oblaos1]

Awesome video bro

[@gregnixon1296]

Can I use a standard oil filter wrench to remove the filter housing, or does this vehicle require one specific to the housing size?

[@blauer2551]

I always put some anti-seize on the housing threads, they are known to get stuck if tightened even a little too much.

[@pragmaticoptimist46]

Great video.

[@adrienlanglois4963]

bonne video bien expliquée merci

[@turdhogan3641]

Thank you

[@Attahee]

Good job 👏

[@HansaRandika]

THANK YOU!

[@jimmyhaymaker]

thank you

[@tarek3702]

shouldn't you prefill the filter slightly before install it back?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Quick question. I see everyone using the plastic piece to drain filter of oil. I’m assuming you can just skip that step and unscrew the whole thing correct? May be a bit more messy but that’s ok. Just looking and the different services of this vehicle as I may be trading in my equinox by the end of the year. Thanks for the video.

[@harvmac69]

Thanks!