Oil Filter Wrench

thusband · 06-19-2005, 12:44 AM

I'll be changing the oil in my 2005 for the first time here shortly and it sounds pretty easy but I can't find that filter-end wrench, the Checker #32100-10605 or the Autozone part, that's referenced in several instructions. I think Kragen bought Checker and the number isn't recognized. Autozone doesn't seem to have one on line either. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Tom

Frank Hudon · 06-19-2005, 11:57 AM

the one I have is manufactured in the US by a company called FloTool model number 5 bought at WalMart

TucsonPrius · 06-19-2005, 11:59 AM

Buy the filter and walk down the aisle to the filter wrenches. Take the filter out of the box and try wrenches until you find the right size. Buy the wrench. Done.

Thanks,
Shawn
PS I know from experience that this method works, for that is what I did.

Frank Hudon · 06-19-2005, 12:07 PM

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Buy the filter and walk down the aisle to the filter wrenches. Take the filter out of the box and try wrenches until you find the right size. Buy the wrench. Done.

Thanks,
Shawn
PS I know from experience that this method works, for that is what I did.
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yup that would do it!

azddavero · 06-19-2005, 05:47 PM

If you happen to have one big enough, try a pair of channel-locks. Works well, and won't cost you anything. Just a thought.

Dave

thusband · 06-19-2005, 06:29 PM

Thanks everybody! So I guess the filters are available at just about any auto parts store? I thought I might have to go to Toyota.

Tom

bigdaddy · 06-19-2005, 06:54 PM

Where do you put the oil after you change it?

thusband · 06-19-2005, 07:12 PM

Where I live (San Jose, CA) you can put it in containers and it will be picked up by the recycle folks at curbside.

Tom

TucsonPrius · 06-19-2005, 07:26 PM

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Thanks everybody! So I guess the filters are available at just about any auto parts store? I thought I might have to go to Toyota.

Tom
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Actually, I did stop a dealer for the filter (and oil plug washer) and then stopped in the parts store (Checker). But don't worry, the filter for the Prius is used in a number of Toyotas, so an equivalent will be at most/all parts stores.

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Where do you put the oil after you change it?
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I bring it back to where I bought the new oil (also Checker).

Thanks,
Shawn

bigdaddy · 06-19-2005, 07:27 PM

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Where I live (San Jose, CA) you can put it in containers and it will be picked up by the recycle folks at curbside.

Tom
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Wow, that's great. We in Georgia have to take the oil *and* filter to a recycling station or PepBoys, Firestone, Walmart etc. I'm afraid to some folks dump instead of recycle.

06-19-2005, 12:44 AM	#1
thusband Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Oil Filter Wrench I'll be changing the oil in my 2005 for the first time here shortly and it sounds pretty easy but I can't find that filter-end wrench, the Checker #32100-10605 or the Autozone part, that's referenced in several instructions. I think Kragen bought Checker and the number isn't recognized. Autozone doesn't seem to have one on line either. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tom

06-19-2005, 05:47 PM	#5
azddavero Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 28 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil Filter Wrench If you happen to have one big enough, try a pair of channel-locks. Works well, and won't cost you anything. Just a thought. Dave

06-19-2005, 06:29 PM	#6
thusband Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil Filter Wrench Thanks everybody! So I guess the filters are available at just about any auto parts store? I thought I might have to go to Toyota. Tom

06-19-2005, 07:12 PM	#8
thusband Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Oil Filter Wrench Where I live (San Jose, CA) you can put it in containers and it will be picked up by the recycle folks at curbside. Tom

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06-19-2005, 11:57 AM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	the one I have is manufactured in the US by a company called FloTool model number 5 bought at WalMart

06-19-2005, 11:59 AM	#3
TucsonPrius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 160 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Buy the filter and walk down the aisle to the filter wrenches. Take the filter out of the box and try wrenches until you find the right size. Buy the wrench. Done. Thanks, Shawn PS I know from experience that this method works, for that is what I did.

06-19-2005, 06:54 PM	#7
bigdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Duluth Georgia Posts: 992 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Where do you put the oil after you change it?