Good location for a remote oil filter on 03' Tacoma

[hmj]

I'm looking to add a remote oil filter on the 03' v-6 extended cab Tacoma. Any ideas on a potential location? Any thing to make the oil change a bit easier so i don't have to remove as many lower panels would be greatly appreciated.

[jessiemai]

I had the darndest time figuring out how to get at the oil filter in my '03 Tacoma until a buddy of mine pulled back the front driver's side wheelwell panel (behind the wheel).

It opened to reveal very easy direct access to the filter with a hex end oil filter wrench (not the strap kind). No need to mount a remote one.

Hope this helps!

- Jessie

[hmj]

Hey, thanks. My first oil change was through the drivers side wheel well. The filter came off easily...it was putting the new one back on that gave me trouble. I ended up removing the lower engine bay panel and got it back on from underneath. I thought i could simplify but you may be right. I'll look at it a bit closer. I neglected to tell you that I have the kit from the 94' I sold. A couple of new hoses is all it would take. Still undecided but may be leaning toward not adding it. Thanks again.