Gen III oil filter wrench

[Philosophe]

Originally Posted by sciguy125

A quick search on google says that everyone is listing their "comparable" tools as 64mm.

I did my oil change this weekend and confirm: 64mm is the correct size. I bought the wrench on eBay. Works perfectly, perfect fit (was a bit hard to remove!).

[Grateful11]

Originally Posted by peirhead

215lbs torque putting on your oil filter??? Am I missing something....I thought they went on just barely more than hand tight?

215 in. lbs. is equal to 17.9 ft. lbs. That still sounds a bit tight but I'm sure
Toyota knows what they're doing.

As far as 64mm cap style oil filter wrenches, I think my liquid cooled
JD rider uses the same size. The JD filter was on so tight from the factory I had
wrap one layer of a paper towel over the end of the filter and then put
the cap wrench on to keep it from slipping. Are these cap style tools
measured across two inside parallel flats?

[texas112]

I went to a Toyota dealer close to work today at lunch. I was picking up an oil filter and oil filter wrench. I know I could get them cheaper on-line but this was quick and easy, or so I thought.

I had the part numbers but when the counter guy asked me what I needed I told him an oil filter and wrench for a 2010 Prius. He took off to the back before I could give him the numbers so I thought he knew what he was doing. He brought a can type filter up front and tried a few filter wrenches to see which fit. When I told him the filter is a cartridge type he said, "Oh no, this is what they all use." When I insisted the 2010 is different, he went to talk to a tech about it.

While he was away I picked the TOY640 wrench off the display and laid it on the counter. He finally returned and had the correct filter, but now he told me I didn't need the wrench as there was a socket wrench type hole in the cartridge housing. I insisted again that the wrench was needed and he left to talk to the tech. He returned with a used wrench to compare to the one I had got and said, "Yeah, that's it." I guess now he's the expert :-)

I'm glad I have decided to do my own oil changes.

[a64pilot]

At least they sold it to you. My dealership swore Toyota specifically forbade them from selling tools to consumers

[radiocycle]

Originally Posted by texas112

I went to a Toyota dealer close to work today at lunch. I was picking up an oil filter and oil filter wrench. I know I could get them cheaper on-line but this was quick and easy, or so I thought.

I had the part numbers but when the counter guy asked me what I needed I told him an oil filter and wrench for a 2010 Prius. He took off to the back before I could give him the numbers so I thought he knew what he was doing. He brought a can type filter up front and tried a few filter wrenches to see which fit. When I told him the filter is a cartridge type he said, "Oh no, this is what they all use." When I insisted the 2010 is different, he went to talk to a tech about it.

While he was away I picked the TOY640 wrench off the display and laid it on the counter. He finally returned and had the correct filter, but now he told me I didn't need the wrench as there was a socket wrench type hole in the cartridge housing. I insisted again that the wrench was needed and he left to talk to the tech. He returned with a used wrench to compare to the one I had got and said, "Yeah, that's it." I guess now he's the expert :-)

I'm glad I have decided to do my own oil changes.

Man, that's pathetic! Would be funny if it wasn't true but... just plain sad!

[bps]

As a heads-up, the eBay seller that folks have been using has raised his price from $6.95 to $9.95. Shipping is still $4.95. Also note that you have to look around for the $9.95 price. He also has the same item listed for $17.95...

Since I'm doing all of my own oil changes, I just picked one up at the $9.95 price.

Bryan

[Vaughn]

First trip to my dealership went about the same way, wrong filter and can't sell tools to customer? Had to argue about the filter and just gave up on the cap wrench, I used amazon for that. Really sad situation!

[RadioZero]

i tried my 65/14 i had "in stock" but it was too loose. i bought the OEM 64/14, it was snug but in a good way.

[esoniat]

I've been search this forum for links to wrench but only the expense ebay is available.

If anybody knows where to not get gouged for a wrench please post it.

[windstrings]

Originally Posted by esoniat

I've been search this forum for links to wrench but only the expense ebay is available.

If anybody knows where to not get gouged for a wrench please post it.

I bought mine from this guy... its built like Fort Knox and well worth the money.... 10.00 bucks plus 4.75 shipping.