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Joe B · 06-30-2005, 03:27 PM

I just finished my first one on the '05.
Mobil 1 and a Wix(NAPA Gold) filter.
Very easy.

Two things I learned.

I won't use the Fumoto quick drain plug

for the first time in a long time in my vehicles.
I don't like the way it sticks out beyond the oilpan.
Could be a problem if the wife or me should run over something.
I didn't have a new washer for the stock plug.
Hope it doesn't leak.
Hasn't yet.

Also learned even though that filter is tiny you should fill it with oil.
I had a couple of seconds of some scary noise on initial startup.

The change does take 10 minutes like someone mentioned.

Flashmn · 06-30-2005, 03:46 PM

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Also learned even though that filter is tiny you should fill it with oil.

I never fill mine with oil

Joe B · 06-30-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmn

I never fill mine with oil

My Corolla make some funky noise till the oil filled and flowed through the filter.

Minou · 07-01-2005, 08:30 PM

Didn't notice any noise on mine but the oil pressure light took about 2 seconds to go off. Usually it goes off immediately when the engine starts.

But I forgot to pre-fill the filter. Will do it next time around. Easy on the Corolla with the filter open end up.

rs97ap · 07-04-2005, 07:28 AM

How can I remove the oil filter from a 2005 Corolla? I failed to remove it with my hand, I failed to remove it with a plastic oil filter wrench. Any advice on what type of wrench should I use?

touringcamry · 07-04-2005, 08:44 PM

What Wix / Napa filter did you use? 1394? If you have clearance, you can fit the Napa 1396 filter on there if you want. It is about 1/2" longer than the 1394 filter. My 2.2l Camry supposed to use the 1394 but I put the 1396 on there and I haven't seen ill effects from it.

If you cannot remove it with the wrench, last resort is destruction method. Use a pair of channel locks or a a screwdriver.

Raddman · 07-04-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rs97ap

How can I remove the oil filter from a 2005 Corolla? I failed to remove it with my hand, I failed to remove it with a plastic oil filter wrench. Any advice on what type of wrench should I use?

Vim Adjustable oil-filter wrench $15, will take any filter off in a hurry....Radd Guy....

rs97ap · 07-05-2005, 11:51 AM

Thanks guys - I will try that wrench and see what happens. I can't believe Toyota tightened the filter sooo hard. I didn't buy that wrench in the first place because there is barely enough space to my hand - let alone that wrench... This will be the project for this weekend...

02RSX90camry · 07-05-2005, 12:58 PM

i had that problem in my rsx, where the filter is tiny as fuck (so no filter wrench i got would get it off) and it was super tight cuz firestone did the oil change last time. I found that if u run teh car, so that it gets nice and warm, then take it off, it should come right off using your hand.

Hajoca · 07-05-2005, 02:05 PM

http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1114

Is the tool of choice for the smaller filters, and a 'flex head' socket wrench driver works wonders!

Joe B · 07-05-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Raddman

Vim Adjustable oil-filter wrench $15, will take any filter off in a hurry....Radd Guy....

I don't think that'll work on an '05.
I couldn't use a band wrench.
Not enough room to turn the filter.
The 'flex head' socket wrench driver Hajoka mentions would work very well.
I didn't have one but I was fortunate the Toyota dealer who did the first change(free)hand tightened the filter.
So with a strip of sandpaper around the filter I was able to get it off with just my hand.
Hand tightening is all that needed.

Raddman · 07-05-2005, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe B

I don't think that'll work on an '05.
I couldn't use a band wrench.
Not enough room to turn the filter.
The 'flex head' socket wrench driver Hajoka mentions would work very well.
I didn't have one but I was fortunate the Toyota dealer who did the first change(free)hand tightened the filter.
So with a strip of sandpaper around the filter I was able to get it off with just my hand.
Hand tightening is all that needed.

It works jujst fine on an 03 and its the same engine....anyways I went to a K&N filter it has its own takeoff nut

...Radd Guy...

Joe B · 07-05-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raddman

It works jujst fine on an 03 and its the same engine....anyways I went to a K&N filter it has its own takeoff nut

...Radd Guy...

OK..I'll take your word for it.
Hastings filter at one time had that nut on the bottom of the filter.
It's a great idea.

Flashmn · 07-05-2005, 02:50 PM

screwdriver through oilfilter + twist = filter in hand.

Raddman · 07-05-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe B

OK..I'll take your word for it.
Hastings filter at one time had that nut on the bottom of the filter.
It's a great idea.

I like it because you can use it almost in a vertical position(only way you can get at that filter)...My first "do it myself" oil change I used a regular channel lock and it came off after a little sweat..but your right it sure is tight in there...Radd Guy...