kenhistu

Just now, jackcramerr said:

Was there a difference between the old tool that you had which broke vs new one ? Did you use 24 size socket with 1/2 inch 600mm breaker bar ? 

Any other details that might help anyone else ?

 

must use longer break bar which you guys recommend 

thank you all you guys message, I was successfully removed oil filter. Really need a proper breaker bar tool and wrench to do it!

which breaker bar should I buy?

600mm?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-600mm-2-inch-Breaker-Drive/dp/B000O619PA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1461855574&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Sealey+660mm+breaker+bar

or 750mm?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-750mm-2-inch-Breaker-Drive/dp/B002PMJ2LE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1461855757&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=Sealey+660mm+breaker+bar

6 minutes ago, jackcramerr said:

Again the question, when you try fitting the tool, did  the tab went into the cut out. See the picture

I am asuming you used a ratchet or breaker bar instead of a 24 size socket on the tool? Trying to understand how it broke. What length was it ?

I dont really know what happened there, Because they told me to wait at waiting room to get oil changed 

quick question, Do I really need Lexus engine oil to change? because I saw there is Lexus oil sell in eBay, if not necessary What oil should I buy?

I'm just a new guy new to Lexus

I bought the wrench from eBay too,  Sealey VS7112 which John recommended, I think national guy dont know how to do it

they did second time, just told me the oil cap was over tight

5 hours ago, jackcramerr said:

See this and compare:

Toyota/Lexus 3.5L V6 Laser 4880 tool is the one I used that worked.

DID I just ordered wrong one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005I4YYUU/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

15 minutes ago, jackcramerr said:

See this and compare:

Toyota/Lexus 3.5L V6 Laser 4880 tool is the one I used that worked.

thanks so much for that, I ordered from amazon now. but I will confirm with those guys if they had right tool. but what happens is really over tight the oil cap??

1 minute ago, jackcramerr said:

kenhistu

Did you use a socket or did you directly use a ratchet or breaket bar?

I was about to post this but thought you might be ok... You need a 26inch breaker bar and use a socket. Nothing else works. I have been exactly through what you went. In my case the tool I was using was the wrong one. And I used a 11inch breaker bar without socket. Impacting action broke the.tool. Then I got the correct.tool and used 26inch breaker bar with a scoket. Gentle but firm pressure and it made the filter housing move. 

It is doable with the correct tools. Blame toyota for this terrible design.

I am not a DIY person, national tyre autocentre ,they told me, who did oil change in previous service is over tighten the oil cap.

they tried every tools in the store but no luck

On 2016/4/19 at 2:55 PM, johnatg said:

The filter tool is 64.5mm and has 14 flutes. But don't buy an ordinary cup wrench with that spec - get a proper one suitable for Lexus/Toyota like this:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS7112-Oil-Filter-Cap-Wrench-64-5mm-x-14-Flutes-Lexus-Toyota-/151748426037?hash=item2354e93935:g:vmQAAOSw9N1Vp8DI

You''ll see it's made of alloy rather than pressed steel and has cutouts in the rim which engage with fins on the filter cover.

This type of wrench is more or less essential for getting Lexus oil filter covers off.

Hi John, today went to National Tyre Autocentre try to change my oil, and the wrench which you on your link just cracked....

they told me the cap is over tight, so what should I do?

phoned Lexus , they quoted me £63 for  just oil filter change. any helps very appreciated 

59 minutes ago, johnatg said:

The filter tool is 64.5mm and has 14 flutes. But don't buy an ordinary cup wrench with that spec - get a proper one suitable for Lexus/Toyota like this:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS7112-Oil-Filter-Cap-Wrench-64-5mm-x-14-Flutes-Lexus-Toyota-/151748426037?hash=item2354e93935:g:vmQAAOSw9N1Vp8DI

You''ll see it's made of alloy rather than pressed steel and has cutouts in the rim which engage with fins on the filter cover.

This type of wrench is more or less essential for getting Lexus oil filter covers off.

Thank you, just bought one

On 17/01/2015 at 9:04 AM, johnatg said:

If they are the ones with the 'pip' in the centre - press the centre down with a tool such as an electrical screwdriver. Then you can lift the clip out with a trim clip removal tool if not your fingers (some come out easily, others may be a bit harder) . To get them back, you have to pull the 'claws' apart until you can push the centre post back up - until it sticks out of the top of the clip. When you've reinserted the clip, push the pip down until it's flush with the top of the clip.

There is a screw thing on each side panel - it's a captive plastic screw on the engine side - undo it until the panel is free.

Note re oil drain etc - the drain plug is clear of the shield. There is a small hatch with a few screws to access the filter. You really need a proper Toyota filter removal tool to unscrew it - they are available on eBay for about £17. (It is a substantial alloy cup tool with cut outs to engage with projections on the filter cover) Standard cup tools may not be strong enough - people overtighten Lexus filter covers and they can be a pig to get off. They should be tightened to 18 ft.lbs, then they are easy next time! You can't use destruction methods to remove the filter cover because it's not disposable - the new filter is just the inside paper bit.

is actually 64.5mm or 65mm? / 14 Flute? which one? confused me

is that tool suit 2006 IS 220d?