stupapi

Hello Everyone,

I'm trying to change the oil on my IS250 and I just broke a filter wrench trying to remove the filter element cover. Is this reverse threaded? I'm cranking it to the left and no luck at all, any help out there?

Sergio

pfdaxe

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Not reverse threads. Lefty Loosy...

YoungMoney

I just changed my oil today too

Now the last time I tried to change the oil on my IS350 I broke 3... yes 3 filter wrenches. These were the $5-$10 ones from Autozone or Discount Auto. They literally just exploded from the pressure of trying to get the filter housing cap off with the cap so much as budging.

The solution... BUY THE SST!
At first I was thinking; "man, $40 for a wrench, definitely not worth it!"

Pfft... Finally after breaking the other wrenches I went to the Toyota Dealership and got the legit wrench. I put it on the filter housing, pushed left a bit and... bam, off it came easy as could be.

My two cents ... of should I say forty bucks.

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stupapi

Thank you guys....I'll keep on cranking to the left.

Is there a reset for the oil change or do I just keep track. Sorry for the simple questions but I wasn't lucky enough to have an owner's manual.

Sergio

stupapi

Do you guys have the part number for the Toyota wrench tool?

pfdaxe

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You should read the FAQ section at the top of this forum as it has this and loads of answers to simple questions.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tart-here.html


Here's the quick link to your question:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post1723025
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Bichon

The genuine Toyota tool is part number 09228-06500-02, but quite honestly, the Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY640 is every bit as good for a fraction of the price. http://www.amazon.com/Assenmacher-AS...3446251&sr=1-2

Hayk

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If you're breaking your plastic Walmart style filter wrench, then the casing is probably a bit tight. So I would recommend buying the metal special tool that everyone suggested. It grips better because of the smaller diameter, and is obviously much stronger. Get the TOY640 though, I have one and it's perfect. Keep in mind that you'll need a 23mm socket in order to attach a wrench to it, if I recall correctly.

Lexus SST: 09228-06501 ~$40
AST SST: TOY640 ~$15

allst4r

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this is what i got ...

Jetfire

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i got the assenmacher too.

3sgte_slow

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You can get a free owners manual through the Lexus website and click on owners. Register your car. (Vin number) Search through the site for manuals. They will send you one and offer you the PDF file on the site to use in the meantime.

stupapi

Thanks guys I'll have to get the TOY tool and thanks for the manual recommendation.

Sergio