Oil filter housing cap removal

DANNY WOOD

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2007 TOYOTA RAV4
3.5L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
125,000 MILES

I'm trying to change the oil and oil filter on my wife's vehicle and can't get the cap off the oil filter housing and all I have is some channel locks and oil filter wrench. Is there any way to use those to get the cap off the housing with either one of those?

Thursday, July 29th, 2021 AT 3:47 PM

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SQM

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Hello,

In order to get the oil filter housing off you will have to use a specific tool.
This is the part# 09228-06501. It can be purchased from online or your local parts store might have it as well.
You might be able to take it off with a large enough channel lock, but you might damage the housing.

Here is a very good video of the process for the RAV4:

https://youtu.be/tyi5vOb9axI

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

The total capacity is 6.4 quarts of oil.
I have attached the complete procedure for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

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