I just cannot remove the oil filter...
 

- I tried by hand
- I bought a wrench, but found out that there isn't enough room to work the handle
- my local auto shop has oil filter caps, but none of them fit

Maybe I have to look online for something? My first oil change is coming up at the 7.5 month mark in April.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-M...15f2db&vxp=mtr

Buy one of these from an auto parts store and use a ratchet extension for clearance.

This works 100% of the time.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/33906627?w...097301&veh=sem

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And no I'm not trolling. I've had to use water pump pliers to remove the filter every damn time Toyota has done the oil change.

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ugh.


take screwdriver and hammer. hammer screwdriver through filter. use the handle to loosen filter

I had to do this on my 1973 BMW 2002 the first time around. Someone had put the filter on retarded-tight and it was the usual narrow/hard to get angle. Tried everything and finally just pounded a screwdriver through it. Messy as fuck, but it worked.

EDIT: there is no way that's needed on this car w/ the filter right there on top.

Cant get any simpler than that...

Turn counter-clockwise.


EDIT: First oil change at 7.5 months???

I bought and then returned that item. There wasn't enough clearance for the handle.

I preffer the non messy way...

I just wrapped a belt around it and pulled like I mofo... worked like a charm.

Yes, I'm following the car's manual.

7.5K miles, or 7.5 months, whichever comes first.

From what I have heard most dealers recommend an oil change at 3750 miles. The old convention was 1000 miles on break in.

As for the filter a set of filter pliers or channel locks should do the trick. I like the filters with grit in the paint as I have never had to use tools to remove one. Dealerships also seem to like over tightening filters.