Prius Oil Filter Removal Tool (Socket)

Seagull6 · 10-25-2006, 02:19 PM

I went to change the oil on my Prius for the first time a couple of weeks ago and discovered that my old Toyota oil filter removal tool is about one size too big for the Prius filter, so I took a quick ride over to the local Toyota dealer, several auto parts stores and WalMart, and none of them carried the correct size socket tool. I managed to finish the oil change, but I am still looking for the correct size tool - does anyone have a source for those things? Also, what size is it? One auto parts dealer told me it was size 00, but I'm not sure he knew what he was taking about.

Cheap! · 10-25-2006, 02:24 PM

I’ve used my filter tool for my Honda VTX 1300cc Motorcycle. I got it from my Honda motorcycle dealership. They are exactly the same size. However on the Prius there is enough room and I am able to just use a tight grip and turn without the tool to do the oil change. Have you tried that?

msteg1 · 10-25-2006, 02:38 PM

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I went to change the oil on my Prius for the first time a couple of weeks ago and discovered that my old Toyota oil filter removal tool is about one size too big for the Prius filter, so I took a quick ride over to the local Toyota dealer, several auto parts stores and WalMart, and none of them carried the correct size socket tool. I managed to finish the oil change, but I am still looking for the correct size tool - does anyone have a source for those things? Also, what size is it? One auto parts dealer told me it was size 00, but I'm not sure he knew what he was taking about.
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I purchased the correct oil filter socket at Kragen Auto Parts a few weeks ago. It cost about $6 dollars.

subarutoo · 10-25-2006, 03:18 PM

$4 at Walmart. It fits on the end of the filter and takes a 3/8 socket drive. The strap type I have uesd for years was too large for the Prius.

silentak1 · 10-25-2006, 03:45 PM

Whatever you do, stay away from the plastic socket tool. It has stripped itself and many filters...

I believe pepboys offers the correct size and in metal structure. I don't recommend the strap (eventhough I use it from time to time) because there is VERY little space around the filter to twist and turn the strap.

H2OSkier · 10-25-2006, 03:58 PM

I've changed the oil three times now and I haven't had a problem using a strap to remove the oil filter. You do have to place it in the right spot but not much of an issue really.

Ken

galaxee · 10-25-2006, 09:03 PM

for $10-15 you can get a universal spring loaded filter remover. it's got spring loaded jaws that bite in when you drive it with a ratchet to the left (to remove the filter). you should be able to pick one up at sears. for home use this is probably the easiest.

Alnilam · 10-27-2006, 03:25 AM

Where do you order the F103N valve? And what is the tool designation of the filter remover from Kragen or Pep Boys?

Ghostrider · 10-31-2006, 10:33 PM

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Whatever you do, stay away from the plastic socket tool. It has stripped itself and many filters...

Well I guess you jinxed me because my ten year old plastic cap stripped out on the first Prius filter I used it on Sunday.

I got the original filter off (it was way too tight) using a strap on the plastic cap) and then went to Advance Auto and got a metal cap...

Beryl Octet · 10-31-2006, 11:10 PM

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I went to change the oil on my Prius for the first time a couple of weeks ago and discovered that my old Toyota oil filter removal tool is about one size too big for the Prius filter, so I took a quick ride over to the local Toyota dealer, several auto parts stores and WalMart, and none of them carried the correct size socket tool. I managed to finish the oil change, but I am still looking for the correct size tool - does anyone have a source for those things? Also, what size is it? One auto parts dealer told me it was size 00, but I'm not sure he knew what he was taking about.
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I bought one at my Toyota dealer, it fits perfectly. Black metal cap style that fits a 3/8 drive socket wrench. I'd normally use a large pair of channel locks to get oil filters off, but with that metal pipe beside the oil filter on the Prius I'm not wanting to bang into it if I can help it.

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10-25-2006, 02:19 PM	#1
Seagull6 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 42 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I went to change the oil on my Prius for the first time a couple of weeks ago and discovered that my old Toyota oil filter removal tool is about one size too big for the Prius filter, so I took a quick ride over to the local Toyota dealer, several auto parts stores and WalMart, and none of them carried the correct size socket tool. I managed to finish the oil change, but I am still looking for the correct size tool - does anyone have a source for those things? Also, what size is it? One auto parts dealer told me it was size 00, but I'm not sure he knew what he was taking about.

10-25-2006, 02:24 PM	#2
Cheap! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,157 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 4	I’ve used my filter tool for my Honda VTX 1300cc Motorcycle. I got it from my Honda motorcycle dealership. They are exactly the same size. However on the Prius there is enough room and I am able to just use a tight grip and turn without the tool to do the oil change. Have you tried that?

10-25-2006, 03:18 PM	#4
subarutoo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,176 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	$4 at Walmart. It fits on the end of the filter and takes a 3/8 socket drive. The strap type I have uesd for years was too large for the Prius.

10-25-2006, 03:45 PM	#5
silentak1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 548 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Whatever you do, stay away from the plastic socket tool. It has stripped itself and many filters... I believe pepboys offers the correct size and in metal structure. I don't recommend the strap (eventhough I use it from time to time) because there is VERY little space around the filter to twist and turn the strap.

10-25-2006, 03:58 PM	#6
H2OSkier Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 161 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've changed the oil three times now and I haven't had a problem using a strap to remove the oil filter. You do have to place it in the right spot but not much of an issue really. Ken

10-25-2006, 09:03 PM	#7
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	for $10-15 you can get a universal spring loaded filter remover. it's got spring loaded jaws that bite in when you drive it with a ratchet to the left (to remove the filter). you should be able to pick one up at sears. for home use this is probably the easiest.

10-27-2006, 03:25 AM	#8
Alnilam The One in the Middle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 760 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Where do you order the F103N valve? And what is the tool designation of the filter remover from Kragen or Pep Boys?

10-31-2006, 10:33 PM	#9
Ghostrider Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 120 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	[quote] Whatever you do, stay away from the plastic socket tool. It has stripped itself and many filters... Well I guess you jinxed me because my ten year old plastic cap stripped out on the first Prius filter I used it on Sunday. I got the original filter off (it was way too tight) using a strap on the plastic cap) and then went to Advance Auto and got a metal cap...