Metal OEM Toyota New Oil Filter Housing Cap + Plug

[mep1811]

Is this a worthwhile upgrade? I guess the stock oil filter housing is plastic.

Genuine OEM Toyota New Oil Filter Housing Cap + Plug 15620-31060 15643-31050

Amazon product ASIN B07984MX2G

 

[KLF]

I think it is, I don't like the plastic. You can get it a lot cheaper than that:

Amazon product ASIN B008BHP68A
Or you can go full monty and get bjowett's fancy filter housing with the built in Fumoto valve for easier drainage:

Jowett Performance Filter Housing with Fumoto drain valve

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[mcgaskins]

Yes definitely worth it. I just changed my oil and added this and the TRD filter. My local dealer Stevinson Toyota West and bought both together for $40 plus tax. Check them out online - great prices and service.

 

[luke27617]

Here it is. Buy one for Toyota Venza. Make sure you replace inside guts from your plastic one to the new one. This is important for proper operations.

 

[RET2]

Is this a worthwhile upgrade? I guess the stock oil filter housing is plastic.

Genuine OEM Toyota New Oil Filter Housing Cap + Plug 15620-31060 15643-31050

Amazon product ASIN B07984MX2G

I would say if you do your own oil changes it's worth it, if you farm it out it's not as advantageous. (BJowett unit)

 

[molanginaeda]

That's the first item I swap out. The plastic one can easily break. If you self service your own LC, it's worth $20. You can reuse the existing metal plug.

 

[Ratchey]

Mine was cracked when I got the LX. One of the first things I had to replace.

 

[bloc]

Totally worth while. Regular toyota filter wrench fits, less likely to break, can still use the drain tool etc.

Heads up though.. I ordered the correct venza part through my local online parts page, and they automatically changed the number to the correct plastic one for my landcruiser because that's the VIN I entered. Make sure it's actually the aluminum one before you leave if you don't have it delivered.

 

[Romer]

Yes definitely worth it. I just changed my oil and added this and the TRD filter. My local dealer Stevinson Toyota West and bought both together for $40 plus tax. Check them out online - great prices and service.

Curious, in what vehicle?

 

[mep1811]

Looks like I'll order one. I like the idea of the Fumoto drain especially since I have an ARB skid plate. It would be nice to be able to direct the ild away from the plate.

 

[grinchy]

I suggest you go ahead and get the bjowett part. After you screw around with the Filter oil drain release a couple times you’ll wish you had.
i bought this, and then the $30 brass two way release with hose. It’s ok, but the other part is only $20 Moore and it solves all the problems.

 

[Romer]

You still have to remove the plate to change the filter. Even so the setup is easier to drain it. I cut a hole in my ARB skid so I wouldnt have to remove it, with a bolter plate covering it

I have since swapped to the Slee skid plate which has a removable panel so you don't have to remove the skid

 

[mcgaskins]

Curious, in what vehicle?

I'm back in Denver for a few months, so I picked up a 2013 to have some fun with this summer

 

[Romer]

I'm back in Denver for a few months, so I picked up a 2013 to have some fun with this summer

Cool

 

[CharlieS]

Curious, in what vehicle?

The metal houssing comes on a Toyota Venza. It is a good upgrade, but the BJowett housing is much nicer.

 

[mep1811]

The Jowett would be nice if it was available.

 

[bloc]

I don't know why people make a big deal about the stock filter drain process. As long as you put the o-ring onto the tool before inserting into the filter cap and press it in firmly and quickly, you will have no leakage or mess, no issues. A 5yr old could do it.

 

[CharlieS]

It can be messy for sure, but not a huge deal, as long as the plastic thing stays in place. I guess I need to locate a 5 yr old service tech - lol.

I had one of the "ears" snap off the stock plastic housing leading to an upgrade to the Venza housing, and later the BJowett. Buying a specialty filter removal tool makes all the difference.

 

[mep1811]

What specialty filter removal tool? That might be something to get and have my shop use it .

 

[CharlieS]

Here are the two I bought:

The BMS one is a work of art.

I have the BJowett housing and wil never use them. Pm me an offer if you are interested.