how to remove oil filter on 99 v6 camry

[tylerho]

I put up the hood and i noticed that the oil filter on my camry was under the exhaust manifold. I tried to remove the filter by hand and its really tight. what is the best tool in this case to remove the filter thanks.

[chronoti]

oil filter wrench or a oil filter socket socket, you can get either at your local part store

[JohnGD]

There are eco-friendly cartridge type filters that you torque the cap on (~18 lb/ft), but typical filters in the US are installed by hand and removed with a wrench. (There are canister filters that you have to torque on, like Hondas).

You can use this wrench, $4.99 on sale (print a copy of the ad just in case) if you have a Harbor Freight near you. This is a fave for a variety of filter sizes. The disadvantage is you have to go under the exhaust on these cars.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-...nch-36778.html

Or a band type wrench (the small one, not the large one for 3"+ filters):
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...21000P?prdNo=2

You can also use a jaw-type that you can use a ratchet/extension with. Less chance to get burned by hot exhaust. There are universal types (like below) or specific ones if you know the type of filter you will be using, because cap wrenches will have to fit the flutes at the ends.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...23000P?prdNo=1

So what filter/oil did you end up using?

Originally Posted by tylerho

I put up the hood and i noticed that the oil filter on my camry was under the exhaust manifold. I tried to remove the filter by hand and its really tight. what is the best tool in this case to remove the filter thanks.

[71Corolla]

I have a strap wrench, simple but works on any filter. I find it's the best solution when you have next to no room to maneuver.

[LynchburgCSI]

If you need to, hammer in a screwdriver to make a hole and use vice grips or a wrench to spin it around. I've done that in emergency situations before. Messy, but it works.

[chronoti]

lol that was the 1st oil change back in 96 on mine, it took out about half the filter before it came off

[tylerho]

Originally Posted by JohnGD

There are eco-friendly cartridge type filters that you torque the cap on (~18 lb/ft), but typical filters in the US are installed by hand and removed with a wrench. (There are canister filters that you have to torque on, like Hondas).

You can use this wrench, $4.99 on sale (print a copy of the ad just in case) if you have a Harbor Freight near you. This is a fave for a variety of filter sizes. The disadvantage is you have to go under the exhaust on these cars.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-...nch-36778.html

Or a band type wrench (the small one, not the large one for 3"+ filters):
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...21000P?prdNo=2

You can also use a jaw-type that you can use a ratchet/extension with. Less chance to get burned by hot exhaust. There are universal types (like below) or specific ones if you know the type of filter you will be using, because cap wrenches will have to fit the flutes at the ends.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...23000P?prdNo=1

So what filter/oil did you end up using?

I went and got Castrol GTX highmileage with the motorcraft FL910S, but it ended up raining and i won't change the oil until tomorrow. My walmart had the fram band wrench for 4 bucks. I also messaged you about the fl400s, I might end up exchanging the fl910s for the fl400s tomorrow when i go warm up the car

[JohnGD]

The new FL400S is shorter than the old version, now just slightly taller than the 910S. I'd go with FL400S. I'd still recommend trying out Motorcraft 10W-30 synthetic blend for your current temp range, even if you decide to use Castrol GTX-HM this time. Motorcraft is the newer API SN GF-5 oil. I still see a lot of the SM oils on local shelves.

SM has problems with more flat tappet wear because of the reduction of ZDDP to protect catalytic converters. I haven't read a whole lot into the fuel econ and anti wear properties of SN oils. But you can google and read into SM and ZDDP on your spare time.

Originally Posted by tylerho

I went and got Castrol GTX highmileage with the motorcraft FL910S, but it ended up raining and i won't change the oil until tomorrow. My walmart had the fram band wrench for 4 bucks. I also messaged you about the fl400s, I might end up exchanging the fl910s for the fl400s tomorrow when i go warm up the car

[pmesfun]

I made a DIY for the 1mz-fe oil change in the Gen 1 Avalon forum a while back.
DIY: OIL CHANGE 1mz-fe

Universal Import Filter Wrench from Autozone.

[JohnGD]

^ here is a good example of using the (old) FL400S length filter: Wix 51516, replacing the Bosch 3422 (?).

The new Bosch is from the Purolator assembly line, the old Bosch was made by Champion Labs. I guess since Bosch bought Purolator they're transferring the business over from Champion Labs.

[dudutzu]

Originally Posted by JohnGD

You can also use a jaw-type that you can use a ratchet/extension with. Less chance to get burned by hot exhaust. There are universal types (like below) or specific ones if you know the type of filter you will be using, because cap wrenches will have to fit the flutes at the ends.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02820523000P?prdNo=1

So what filter/oil did you end up using?

I have this one and I use it on anything, truck, car, motorcycle it's a great tool

[motorking]

Originally Posted by tylerho

I put up the hood and i noticed that the oil filter on my camry was under the exhaust manifold. I tried to remove the filter by hand and its really tight. what is the best tool in this case to remove the filter thanks.

Hi,
I am a mechanic and also the tech manager for Fram Filters. lots of good suggestions on here. Here is another one- I bought a very large set of channel lock pliers from Harbor freight. These things have a jaw big enough to get around a filter and leverage to boot. Yet to see a filter I couldnt get off with them. Make sure to oil the gasket on the new filter and next time it will not be so hard to remove.