1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Metal oil filter housing

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by banjos-n-beer, Mar 31, 2022.

  1. Apr 2, 2022 at 2:15 PM
    #31
    2020 4Runner

    2020 4Runner New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2020
    Member:
    #13380
    Messages:
    452
    Gender:
    Male
    Fl
    Vehicle:
    2020 4Runner SR5, 2020 SR5 Tundra DC
    Yes there is. It's a kit called MotivX. It comes with a screw-in funnel, filter wrench, and oil drain valve with tube. I have on for my Tundra.
     
  2. Apr 2, 2022 at 6:20 PM
    #32
    runnerjimmy

    runnerjimmy Wannabe

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2021
    Member:
    #23530
    Messages:
    1,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Scottsdale Az. Castle Rock Co.
    Vehicle:
    2021 ORP Barcelona red
    Fox 2.5 DSC. 2 1/2” front, 2”rear. Falken Wildpeak 255/80/17
    This is the way to go, if you plan on doing all of your own oil changes
     
  3. Apr 3, 2022 at 8:25 AM
    #33
    whippersnapper02

    whippersnapper02 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2019
    Member:
    #8982
    Messages:
    2,041
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Christian
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium
    It's a feel good mod.
     
    trktwo, ecoterragaia and Spare Parts like this.
  4. Apr 3, 2022 at 2:10 PM
    #34
    Spare Parts

    Spare Parts New Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2020
    Member:
    #14274
    Messages:
    2,313
    Gender:
    Male
    Southern Maine
    Vehicle:
    22 LR ORP
    Sherpa Crestone. 4X Innovations Sliders
    Yes, I feel good about being able to turn it without being concerned it’s going to break.
     
    ValK83, peter2772000 and ecoterragaia like this.
  5. Apr 3, 2022 at 3:24 PM
    #35
    ecoterragaia

    ecoterragaia New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2021
    Member:
    #22484
    Messages:
    276
    Gender:
    Male
    Central Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2021 SR5 4WD
    My first vehicle with a composite filter housing was a '07 VW GTI, and the only way to remove it was a 19 mm socket. It cracked on my second oil change because the diameter of the "nut" was less than half that of the housing.

    It's all about gearing, and I think on the 4R, Toyota did a good job with the design and requiring that the least amount of pressure be applied to the housing to remove it. I really think the composite housing will easily last the life of the vehicle.
     
  6. Apr 3, 2022 at 8:33 PM
    #36
    ridgeline001

    ridgeline001 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2021
    Member:
    #23964
    Messages:
    58
    Gender:
    Male
    Too many….Is that a thing?
    I have used them for years on all my log trucks and every personal rig I’ve owned since I found out about them and never had an issue.
     
  7. Apr 3, 2022 at 8:40 PM
    #37
    ridgeline001

    ridgeline001 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2021
    Member:
    #23964
    Messages:
    58
    Gender:
    Male
    Too many….Is that a thing?
    On my Tacoma with full skids, I just had a hole directly below the valve. I used the one with a nipple and added a few inches of clear tube that I could tuck back up into the skid. Have the same setup to install on the 4Runner when I do the first oil change.
     
  8. Apr 3, 2022 at 11:16 PM
    #38
    whippersnapper02

    whippersnapper02 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2019
    Member:
    #8982
    Messages:
    2,041
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Christian
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium
    Works fine with the right tool.
     
    Bgdv1 likes this.
  9. Apr 4, 2022 at 3:58 AM
    #39
    Spare Parts

    Spare Parts New Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2020
    Member:
    #14274
    Messages:
    2,313
    Gender:
    Male
    Southern Maine
    Vehicle:
    22 LR ORP
    Sherpa Crestone. 4X Innovations Sliders
    To each is their own, I know when I first used the brand new tool I bought from Toyota to change the oil on my Tacoma, I was concerned about the plastic, so I replaced with the metal housing and am no longer concerned.
     
  10. Apr 4, 2022 at 4:02 AM
    #40
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    i bought my 4Runner used. i've seen enough mention of them being damaged by incompetent techs that i figured $30 is worth it for peace of mind.
     
    peter2772000 likes this.
  11. Apr 4, 2022 at 4:50 AM
    #41
    Bald Michelins

    Bald Michelins New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2021
    Member:
    #20503
    Messages:
    106
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    21' SR5P
    I have the metal filter housing ready to go. Just in case. If or when I need it it's on the shelf. I'll keep on with the stock housing until there is a problem. Even a spare plastic housing might not a bad thing to have sitting around.
     
  12. Apr 4, 2022 at 5:11 AM
    #42
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    Yeah, if the original looks to be in good shape I'll just store it in the basement.
     
  13. Apr 4, 2022 at 10:01 AM
    #43
    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2019
    Member:
    #10964
    Messages:
    5,536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 OR, KDSS, RSG sliders, Eibach shocks, 265/70 Falken Wildpeaks
    I like your thinking. Do you think a similar setup (the oil filter housing nipple that comes with a new filter and a short length of clear tubing to prevent messes when draining the filter housing) would be useful if left in the vehicle for the next oil change?
     
  14. Apr 6, 2022 at 4:14 PM
    #44
    ridgeline001

    ridgeline001 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2021
    Member:
    #23964
    Messages:
    58
    Gender:
    Male
    Too many….Is that a thing?
    I’d be interested in seeing the parts you are thinking of using. I’m only at 4K miles, so I haven’t even looked at the filter set up yet.
     
  15. Apr 7, 2022 at 6:53 AM
    #45
    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2019
    Member:
    #10964
    Messages:
    5,536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 OR, KDSS, RSG sliders, Eibach shocks, 265/70 Falken Wildpeaks
    I figure that if the oil filter package comes with a nipple to drain the filter, you could get some clear tubing to put on it to direct the oil without it just dropping straight down and splashing...
     
    ridgeline001[QUOTED] likes this.
  16. Apr 7, 2022 at 7:16 AM
    #46
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    the filter element does come with the plastic nipple. i might add tubing to it when the time comes to prevent spillage. i've got a ton of extra i use with my brewing/kegging equipment.
     
  17. Apr 7, 2022 at 8:39 AM
    #47
    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2019
    Member:
    #10964
    Messages:
    5,536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 OR, KDSS, RSG sliders, Eibach shocks, 265/70 Falken Wildpeaks
    Do the non-Toyota filters, i.e. STP, also come with that drainage nipple?
     
  18. Apr 7, 2022 at 8:41 AM
    #48
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    no idea. i think an OEM filter is like $10. i'll just grab one from the local toyota dealer before i do the change in the next month or so.
     
  19. Apr 7, 2022 at 12:41 PM
    #49
    ElectroBoy

    ElectroBoy Ad astra

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2020
    Member:
    #15823
    Messages:
    1,938
    Gender:
    Male
    Bay Area, CA
    Vehicle:
    2018 ORP
    ValvoMax Drain valve.
    https://www.valvomax.com/products/m...inless-drain-tube-knob?variant=33149381771373

    (To install, remove the Valvomax external rubber o-ring and dust cap tether, use a deep 24mm socket to torque at 16-18 ft-lbs. Then re-install the o-ring and tether/cap). Also, they supply a metal gasket to use instead of the typical OEM fiber one.)

    Motivx Filter drain valve.
    https://www.motivxtools.com/products/toyota-lexus-oil-filter-drain-tool?variant=16794858950

    Motivx Oil filter removal tool.
    https://www.motivxtools.com/products/toyota-2-5l-5-7l-oil-filter-wrench/?variant=15321139142
     
    Last edited: Apr 7, 2022
  20. Apr 7, 2022 at 1:11 PM
    #50
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    So, do I still have to swap out the center piece from the plastic housing?

    985C0CD2-B44C-4AB0-9C75-078DAB7EB727.jpg E96B6677-6D26-4C7A-A1D5-67CB49BCBB1D.jpg
     
    kolter45 likes this.
  21. Apr 7, 2022 at 2:22 PM
    #51
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    Never mind. I forgot the 4Runner’s tube is taller.
     
    Spare Parts likes this.
  22. Apr 7, 2022 at 3:43 PM
    #52
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    Yeah, not really worried about oil volume/displacement. More about structure/support for the element.
     
  23. Apr 7, 2022 at 3:56 PM
    #53
    ridgeline001

    ridgeline001 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2021
    Member:
    #23964
    Messages:
    58
    Gender:
    Male
    Too many….Is that a thing?
    So I dug out my new filter, new metal housing and a spare fumoto valve. If they make one with the correct thread size, it will work. BUT NOT WITH THE NIPPLE………….. With the nipple you would not be able to get the socket tool on to remove the housing. I’m going to do some research on the one listed above to see how it is locked closed. The lock on the fumoto and that I have used them on engines that cost as much as a new 4Runner is why I trust them so much.
     
  24. Apr 7, 2022 at 4:09 PM
    #54
    Spare Parts

    Spare Parts New Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2020
    Member:
    #14274
    Messages:
    2,313
    Gender:
    Male
    Southern Maine
    Vehicle:
    22 LR ORP
    Sherpa Crestone. 4X Innovations Sliders
    You talking about putting a fumoto valve on the oil filter housing?
     
  25. Apr 7, 2022 at 6:08 PM
    #55
    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2019
    Member:
    #10964
    Messages:
    5,536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 OR, KDSS, RSG sliders, Eibach shocks, 265/70 Falken Wildpeaks
    I am wondering the same thing…
     
    A&P likes this.
  26. Apr 8, 2022 at 8:17 PM
    #56
    ridgeline001

    ridgeline001 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2021
    Member:
    #23964
    Messages:
    58
    Gender:
    Male
    Too many….Is that a thing?
    Correct
     
  27. Apr 8, 2022 at 9:06 PM
    #57
    ElectroBoy

    ElectroBoy Ad astra

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2020
    Member:
    #15823
    Messages:
    1,938
    Gender:
    Male
    Bay Area, CA
    Vehicle:
    2018 ORP
  28. Apr 26, 2022 at 6:09 AM
    #58
    banjos-n-beer

    banjos-n-beer [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2021
    Member:
    #23686
    Messages:
    677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2018 Pro
    @Thatbassguy @Jynarik

    When you installed the Fumoto valve did you dry fit the washer/gasket? I know to apply some oil to the o-rings for the filter housing.

    thx!
     
    Thatbassguy likes this.
  29. Apr 26, 2022 at 7:35 AM
    #59
    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2019
    Member:
    #10510
    Messages:
    2,183
    Gender:
    Male
    Austin Texas
    Vehicle:
    2019 trd pro voodoo
    Shoot, it’s been almost 3 years. Can’t say I remember
     
  30. Apr 26, 2022 at 7:44 AM
    #60
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2019
    Member:
    #9314
    Messages:
    12,408
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    S/E Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRDORP, KDSS, MGM
    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Same as @Jynarik

    I'm not certain either way. Sorry.
     
To Top