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Which filter when swapping to metal oil filter housing?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by JohnD, Jul 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM.

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    I cracked an ear off the plastic engine oil filter housing and I want to swap to the metal one next time. Which filter for the metal one? 4 or 5?
     
    JohnD, Jul 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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    2Toys, Jul 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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    Same filter. :worthless:
     
    ChessGuy, Jul 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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    I have a saved metal one -ebay I think, modest $.My original plastic was cracked, discovered during oil change. So had my independent shop replace with new plasic. Then bought metal one for next time.
     
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    Same filter. I’d just get another plastic and the correct tool for removal.
     
    whippersnapper02, Jul 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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    The OP was using Icebear @icebear impact for this job. let him get a metal one please!
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    ChessGuy, Jul 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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    That or channel locks to remove it. Why did it break? Idk why!
     
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    Just wanted to make a comment on this.

    When i had the original plastic one, it would always get stuck on, even though i torqued to spec. Both times truck ended up at my mechanic who had to use heat.

    Since moving to metal (at the time only Dorman was available), no issues.

    I heard the metal one from a Camry is meant to fit once you change the stand pipe.
     
    harsh, Jul 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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