Oil Filter Removal Wrench

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Dave1UK, Oct 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM.

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  1. Dave1UK

    Dave1UK Junior Member

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    So I went ahead to do an oil change yesterday and for the life of me couldn't get the oil filter off. The oil filter wrench spanner top snapped off, also believe I took one of the housings plastic fins as well...

    My mistake for using a cheaper tool, I didn't realise that the internal removal wrench was welded on (visible welds) rather than being one unit like others.

    Also is it just me or does the oil filter housing angle seem a bit "bent" slightly diagonally by default?

    This opened up a whole new research avenue into conversion kit/aluminium housing but I think I'll just stick to the original but with a good quality wrench.

    Any recommendations for a oil filter wrench tool?

    Also what are the chances of loosing 1 fin causing a removal issue be?
     
    #1 Dave1UK, Oct 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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    I've had to use a pair of slip joint pliers the big kind no like 16 inches long or something on a few that were deformed changed a few this way no issues ever . Never destroyed . You can take the oil filter jig off a Corolla w 2z engine relatively inexpensive. I think it takes 4967 rounds
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Oct 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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    Honda makes an oil filter socket that’s heavy stamped steel, very durable, and a perfect fit. I’ve had one since the early ‘90’s, used it on Hondas (obviously), my 2010 Prius, and a Mazda as well. Here’s a North American dealership link, Amazon has as well, any Honda dealership parts department, and you can search the part no:

    Genuine Honda Oil Filter Wrench (65mm) - 07AAA-PLCA100

    Presumably the first oil change for you? The last person probably used an impact, torque spec is 18 ft/lb.
    I finally got fed up enough with the permanent housing style, did the conversion. No regrets.

    see my signature for oil change and filter conversion links. (On a phone turn it landscape to see signatures)
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Oct 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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    #4 AzusaPrius, Oct 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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