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Monday, January 19, 2015

Best Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench Deals

Assenmacher Specialty Tools TOY 640 Oil Filter Socket Wrench for Toyota/Lexus
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $21.95
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I called my dealership parts department to order a special tool like this...but they claimed ignorance of this tool...saying their mechanics buy whatever they can find on the market and that Toyota doesn't manufacture a special tool like this one. This tool fit my 2008 Toyota Sienna CE oil filter housing perfectly. The photo shown above is not the same tool, it is actually silver colored and is cast aluminum, and has no hole in the middle. It's internal width measures 64.24 mm by dial caliper. To operate it, I used a 15/16 deep socket attached to a large torque wrench. This creates a snugger fit than the other persons suggestion to use a 24mm socket. The removal nut is a 6 sided hex measuring .919 inches. A 15/16 socket fits this tighter than 24 mm does. Unfortunately for me, the stealership from La Vista, NE, (Perf...), had previously done my oil changes and they seriously overtorqued the oil filter housing the last time they changed it. You are only supposed to torque it on at 25 N m (only about 18 lb ft) to install it, but guess what? My 1/2 socket driver, two foot long torque wrench was set to 87 lb ft and it came loose at some force beyond 87 lb ft because the wrench clicked well before it loosened. (This is the same stealership that tried to tell me my warranty was voided if I didn't rotate my tires.) The plastic $5 Fram oil filter wrench from "stuff-mart" is for 65/67 mm, not 64 mm like the oil filter housing appears to actually be. I think that's why this Assenmacher wrench part number ASTTOY640 has the number 64 in it, because it's meant for a 64mm fluted housing. I tried modding the plastic Fram one as someone else suggested by sawing off the 67 mm portion to no avail...it slips anyway. This Assenmacher filter wrench is awesome for stuck filter housings...it works so much better than the plastic filter wrenches. Don't waste your money on the plastic ones that are the wrong size, buy this one instead. And if you have a Sienna minivan, the oil change was easier than I thought...no plastic splash guard with a zillion plastic screws to remove...just jack up the right front a couple inches and it's really easy to access. And one final tip: don't leave the small o ring on the oil filter housing when you go to insert the special plastic tubing adaptor to drain your filter housing before removal. My new paper element filter came with the drain tool and had instructions in the box which showed the o ring being left on. Don't do it, it'll make a mess because you'll have to hold the draining device on by hand for 5 minutes and it will leak. It's supposed to insert, click and lock into place for hands free draining of the oil from inside the filter housing, but to get it to do this the small o ring has to be out of the way.

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I am a Technician for a Lexus Dealership, I use this tool constantly through out my day to take of oil filter canisters, it is very strong and well made. I've have broken other filter wrenches similar to this wrench when attempting to break a oil filter loose that is on too tight, in less time then i have had this oil filter wrench. This wrench has held up through everything I put it through. It has no play and fits very snug on the oil filter canisters. I highly recommend this tool.

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Based on reviews, I bought this wrench for our two 2009 RAV4 2.5L 4 cyl. SUVs. It fit just fine and it got the over-torqued housing off of one of my RAV4s. Since I ordered it, I noticed Amazon put up a section to check if it fits your car. If in doubt, the package that came with it says: Applicable to: Toyota Models: Avalon (2005-2012), Camry (2007-2012), Highlander (2008-2012), RAV4 (2007-2012), Sienna (2007-2012) & Tundra V8, 5.7L (2010-2012); Scion Models: xD (2008); Lexus Models: ES 350 (2007-2012), GS 350 (2007-2012), GS 450h (2007-2012), IS 250 (2006-2012), IS 350 (2006-2012), LS 460 (2007-2012), LS 600h L (2007-2012) & RX 350 (2007-2012); Toyota Filter #'s: 04152-YZZA1, 04152-YZZA2, 04152-YZZA3, 04152-YZZA4, 04152-YZZA5 & 04152-YZZA6. Spin-off filter #90915-YZZF1 & #90915-YZZF2. Fits 2007-2012 Toyota 3.5L V6, Fits 2008-2012 Toyota V8 5.7L, Fits 2010-2012 Toyota V8 4.6L. Also, this wrench requires a 15/16 socket (my husband used a deep socket) or a 24mm socket or wrench.

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I tried about 4 different parts store filter wrenches that did not work. This one worked like a champ! The only issue is that there is no 3/8 socket hole like in the picture. You have to put a socket over the big hex. Not a big deal, but makes it a bit harder to hold on while on your back.

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I just purchased this filter wrench to change the oil in my 2009 Toyota Corolla S. (Toyota really dropped the ball in the design and location of the oil filter on this model car!) The first time I tried to change the oil in my new car I got only frustration using all of my many existing filter wrenches! I have been changing my own oil for 30 years and will continue to do it until I physically can't. I know it's done right when I do it myself. Dealerships rob you for simple services like this and the corner quick oil change shops might just ruin your vehicle due to incompetent or lazy employees or speeding to get the job done these days.

Toyota engineers need a good old fashioned spanking for this crappy design in my opinion! After visiting my local Toyota dealership looking for the correct tool only to get the "sorry, we do not offer a tool for sale" responce, I googled it and found this tool. I was impressed when the tool arrived. Very simple and strong design and it fits and works perfectly. It's made of thick and strong aluminum with a molded in 15/16 bolt head for socket and ratchet attachment. This tool transformed a very frustrating and difficult task into a snap. I had worked for over an hour before and broke a strap wrench trying to remove the plastic filter cover without damaging or breaking the cover. With this tool the job was finished in 20 minutes. And to my surprise it has "MADE IN USA" stamped on top of the tool!!!! It made me feel great to use this tool and know It was working perfectly and I had not been robbed buying it and to top it off I was supporting an "AMERICAN WORKER" in the process!!! HOO RAH!!

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Motul 7100 100% Synthetic Oil - 20W50 - 4L. 836441 / 101380 Reviews

Motul 7100 100% Synthetic Oil - 20W50 - 4L. 836441 / 101380
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $58.95
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I used the 4t 10w40 in my suzuki c90t 2005, worked great. this is even better for a cruiser that is air cooled. Works much better than any other motorcycle oil I have used before.

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I recently changed my oil with MOTUL 7100 in my 2008 FJR1300 from a syn-blend motorcycle oil. The difference was amazing in just the 1st 50 miles. The transmission is smoother. the engine is quieter, and seems to cool itself better. Anyone out there that rides an FJR1300 knows that the engine gives off a lot of heat, and can cook the rider on" HOT" days. The temps right now in the Northeast are low to mid 90's and having MOTUL 7100 in this engine is a very serious blessing. My gas mileage has increased 2 mpg around town and 3 + on the open road. I have used at least 3 different syn-blend( 50% synthetic & 50% petroleum) motorcycle oils and this MOTUL oil has to be the best. The oils appearance reminds me of DEXTRON II because of its red color. Even so, This oil is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest. I have 1000 + miles on this oil and the bike feels like the oil was just changed. Every oil change from now on will be with MOTUL.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Buy Lisle 63600 Oil Filter Tool

Lisle 63600 Oil Filter Tool
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $10.88
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I've done many oil changes, from using those plastic so called "specific ones" to metal straps, to using a screwdriver. I've even used the 3 prong ones, they didn't work as well as this bad boy. I have a new car ready for its first oil change and the factory puts them on tight. The three prong ones didn't move it at all. This thing grabbed it and was out immediately. Most times you don't even need the wrench, only if it was installed really tight.

Don't spend your money on specific sized wrenches, especially the plastic ones. Filters vary by manufacturers of the filters, not the car. The ones that specify car makes are usually the OEM ones, not aftermarket filters.

This is in reference to the review before mine. The wrench is mainly for removal of the filter, not installing. You technically don't need to tighten the filter so much that you lock it, it's not necessary. They make the gaskets in the filters thick, it compresses enough that you don't need it super tight. I would suggest tightening it and then loosen it 1/8 to 1/4 turn.

FYI. Most of the people at those parts store don't know much, not saying all, but most. Just because they've never seen such a tool like this, doesn't mean it's bad. Get the info from the people that have actually done an oil change.

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This is a great oil filter wrench. It fits almost all passenger car filters and most smaller trucks. You have to have a 3/8" drive ratchet to use with it. You may need a ratchet extension as well, depending on your oil filter location.

The two pieces that grip the filter are connected with a spring. You pull them apart with your hands, put the wrench on the filter and the spring will pull the pieces into the filter. Hook up your ratchet and loosen, the wrench bites into the filter right away. Easy.

This wrench is for filter removal only. ALWAYS TIGHTEN NEW OIL FILTER BY HAND. NEVER TIGHTEN WITH A WRENCH.

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This is a very high quality wrench made of very sturdy steel. It is compact and fits in tight spaces. All you need to do is attach it to a socket wrench, put it over the oil filter and turn. It grips the oil filter very well. I'm confident that this could be the last oil filter wrench I ever need to buy.

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I do most of my car's maintenance on my own. Oil changes, filter changes, tire rotations, brake checks, etc.

Unfortunately one time I was unable to do the oil & oil filter change myself and took it to my dealer.

Fast forward 6,000 miles and it was time to change the oil again. Everything goes smoothly as planned, until I get to the part where I have to change the filter. For some reason, the previous tech at the dealer must have had a bad day because he screwed on the filter so tight I could not get it loose no matter what I did or tried. It was on so tight, I had to leave it on.

Another 6,000 miles go by and this time I came with a filter wrench from Autozone. BIG MISTAKE! The thing was a piece of crap and didn't make the filter unscrew an inch.

ANOTHER 6,000 miles go by and I see the maintenance light go on. I think to myself "oh crap, how am I gonna get the filter off this time?" Well I browsed Amazon and I found this little gem. I promptly ordered it and with Amazon Prime I received it in 2 days.

MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED. This filter wrench did the trick in SECONDS. I literally shed a tear as I saw how effortlessly this thing removed my filter.

THANK YOU LISLE AND AMAZON!

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I purchased this wrench and the similar Lisle 63250 Wide Range Oil Filter wrench (for larger filters). I can report that they are both well made, and they both work really well at removing stuck-on oil filters where you only have an "end view" of the filter.

Here are some specific likes:

1) The two jaws, each with two biting "teeth", grip the filters tightly. I put my "three finger" style wrenches (which don't grip nearly as well)into the recycling bin after using this wrench for the first time.

2) The jaws are spring loaded, which holds the wrench in place on the filter while you get in position to turn the ratchet. A nice feature.

3) The harder you turn, the tighter it grips. You may dent the end of the filter a little, but the filter will break free.

4) Between the two wrenches, they cover every size from small lawn tractor filters up through automotive and truck (F350 etc)filters. You don't need a large collection of "cup style" filters. I put a few of these in the recycling bin as well after using this wrench for the first time.

Lisle has solved the oil filter removal issue with these wrenches.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Reviews of Royal Purple 10-2835 Extended Life Oil Filter

Royal Purple 10-2835 Extended Life Oil Filter
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $14.99
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Awesome filter, well worth the extra money. Really helps keep the oil pressure up and keeps the oil fresh and clean, I use their oil too and after 5k it was still spotless.

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This filter feels sturdy and substantial. I've never done an oil test to compare it to using a regular filter. No complaints.

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If you don't think this is the best filter watch the video on there site!!!! I will never use anything else. (...)l

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This oil filter works like a champ as far as I can tell. You can feel how sturdy this filter is. It weighs far more than your standard Wix or the like. I will have to see how well this thing has filtered at my next change.

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This is by far the best oil filter I have used. The build quality is high and keeps my car (2007 Ford Focus SE) in good running condition.

It's worth spending a couple of extra bucks on a good filter to accompany long lasting synthetic oil.

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Monday, March 31, 2014

Review of Red Line Oil 11704 Synthetic Motor Oil 10W60 Case 12 Qt

Red Line Oil 11704 Synthetic Motor Oil 10W60 Case 12 Qt
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I could only find this oil online. Its what type of oil that is recommend for my m3 BMW so I do use it. I know there are other brands available but it was the least expensive I can find & with free shipping I will continue to buy this product. Also it was delivered on time and was packed very well.

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