Gen III oil filter wrench

[Mr. Bill]

Originally Posted by Jensent

Has anyone used the KD Tools 65mm end cap wrench (KD-3253) on the Gen III oil filter cap? I have seen cautions about using the 65/67 combination wrenchs.
I have seen posts that claim a 64mm x 14flutes is necessary.
On other Toyota forums there are claims that the KD-3253 is the tool of choice. Are the Corolla, Tundra,and Camry the same size as the Prius GenIII ? One would think so.
What is your experience And what tool do you use?
Has anyone used the tool w/three fingers that tighten or loosen on the filter depending on which way it is turned. These come in various sizes and can work well on a very tight filter.
Bought Napa filters (same as WIX) for $4.14 OTD.

I bought the proper size 64mm from .........

Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY640 - Toyota 64mm Oil Filter Wrench $12.78





Product Id: ASTTOY640


Internet Price = $12.78
Suggested Retail Price: $15.95


Availability: Usually ships the next business day.


Price does not include Shipping ..... Shipping cost me almost as must as the wrench (bummer). There may be more cost effective solutions out there ..... but this is one option that I can speak about. Painless transaction, shipped within 24 hours of booking the order on line - received the wrench 4 days later ...... did the job nicely.

Happy Hunting ! As they Say .........

Mr. Bill

[KJF]

I just finished a fairly exhaustive on-line search for a good price on a 64mm 14 flats/flutes Gen III end cap oil filter wrench (already searched more locally at my Toyota dealer, local auto parts stores,etc - none have 64mm, all have 65 mm).

After doing my first oil change with a slipping 65 mm wrench, I definitely want one that fits!

Seems like those that purchased these wrenches a few months ago were able to get good prices but that does not seem to be the case now (supply and demand?).

So this was the best deal that I was able to find:
https://www.restockit.com/Oil-Filter...0122-308).html
The filter price was $14.49 and they had a coupon code on that page for a few % off (4 %, I think) or you could sign up for their newsletter or something and get a 10% off code which is what I did. That brought the wrench price to $13.04 with shipping at $6.95 for a grand total of $19.99. On the optional exit survey, I told them I was not satisfied with their shipping situation. I feel that they should offer the US Postal Service as an option (they send it UPS) and that they should have a lower shipping price for small, light weight items like these wrenches.

I also left an e-mail message at the PriusChat.com shopping site and suggested that they sell these wrenches in their shop with a reasonable shipping price since they are small and light. No reply to that suggestion...I am tempted to buy a case of them at wholesale and sell them for a tad bit more with exact shipping costs. Does anyone know how to go about doing that?

[windstrings]

Originally Posted by KJF

I just finished a fairly exhaustive on-line search for a good price on a 64mm 14 flats/flutes Gen III end cap oil filter wrench (already searched more locally at my Toyota dealer, local auto parts stores,etc - none have 64mm, all have 65 mm).

After doing my first oil change with a slipping 65 mm wrench, I definitely want one that fits!

Seems like those that purchased these wrenches a few months ago were able to get good prices but that does not seem to be the case now (supply and demand?).

So this was the best deal that I was able to find:
https://www.restockit.com/Oil-Filter-Tool-64-mm-14-Flats-(KLA0122-308).html

the one I bought here is still for sale too.

I just did my change and the 64mm was perfect.... not too tight or lose... perfect!

Mine is stainless and quite thick and solid... I've seen cheaper ones out there, but thats what they were.... cheaper.

[MisterRed]

I called Piercey Toyota and asked if they had a 64/14 oil filter wrench. They did and the part number is 53001-02485 described as Filt Wrn HD CTA24 at a cost of $10.95 before tax. Beat that.

[KJF]

Originally Posted by MisterRed

I called Piercey Toyota and asked if they had a 64/14 oil filter wrench. They did and the part number is 53001-02485 described as Filt Wrn HD CTA24 at a cost of $10.95 before tax. Beat that.

Darn! Guess my Toyota dealer is not with the program as they told me they only had 65mm wrenches.