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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 10, 2019 11:23:06 GMT
Well i'll be doing a bit more work meself this weekend to the Rav mainly an oil and filter change and changing the cabin filter. Mrs P was saying there was a funny smell in the Rav even with air fresheners in so I looked at the cabin filter which I had forgot about and it was absolutely bunged up with black soot, leaves and all other bits of debris and did smell a bit so I washed that one out until I could replace it. Ordered the bits from Kingo including a new Aux belt but my mate can do that when he gets a chance   |
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Post by unclebob on Jan 10, 2019 20:19:52 GMT
Good to see you are fitting genuine parts I’m sure your Rav4 will appreciate it 👍🏻👍🏻
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 10, 2019 23:25:46 GMT
Good to see you are fitting genuine parts I’m sure your Rav4 will appreciate it 👍🏻👍🏻 Well I was in two minds Bob whether to or not as the plan was when Mrs P bought it was to not spend money on the expensive Toyota parts?? |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 11, 2019 13:40:00 GMT
Just out of interest what makes would be ok to use that are none genuine parts?
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 11, 2019 15:58:56 GMT
Right so I managed to get the oil drain plug off, was really tight, so the oil is draining but the oil filter I can't budge and is in a bit of a tight spot to get any tools on so what is the best way to get this off, it does seem to be on really tight. last time I did the oil change on Ol' Blue i'm sure I just used my hands to undo it?
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Post by unclebob on Jan 11, 2019 16:31:52 GMT
Just out of interest what makes would be ok to use that are none genuine parts? Blueprint ADL for all the filters, DENSO for the spark plugs and Shell helix oil for the engine 👍🏻 ‘Shell Engine oil is sold by Euro Car Parts, DENSO and Blueprint sold on eBay or your local motor factors. |
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Post by three5 on Jan 11, 2019 16:36:23 GMT
Just out of interest what makes would be ok to use that are none genuine parts? Blueprint ADL for all the filters, DENSO for the spark plugs and Shell helix oil for the engine 👍🏻 ‘Shell Engine oil is sold by Euro Car Parts, DENSO and Blueprint sold on eBay or your local motor factors. How do you rate Mann filters Bob? |
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Post by jasehutch on Jan 11, 2019 17:10:02 GMT
I've used Mann filters a lot over the years and I've never had any issues.
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Post by unclebob on Jan 11, 2019 17:16:51 GMT
Blueprint ADL for all the filters, DENSO for the spark plugs and Shell helix oil for the engine 👍🏻 ‘Shell Engine oil is sold by Euro Car Parts, DENSO and Blueprint sold on eBay or your local motor factors. How do you rate Mann filters Bob? Never used them so can’t make a positive comment..I know Don likes them so worth a look 👍🏻 |
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Post by firemac on Jan 11, 2019 17:51:10 GMT
Right so I managed to get the oil drain plug off, was really tight, so the oil is draining but the oil filter I can't budge and is in a bit of a tight spot to get any tools on so what is the best way to get this off, it does seem to be on really tight. last time I did the oil change on Ol' Blue i'm sure I just used my hands to undo it? They can get "welded" on over time with the constant heating and cooling when the car is being used. Normally a strap wrench works well or a one of the generic removal tools that slip over the base of the filter with a nut on the end which you can use a spanner on (I have one for taking the filter off the bike). Wrapping a few windings of insulating tape around the filter can improve purchase and help you grip it better with your hands. Similarly, a pair of mechanic's gloves can help, if you have any. It is also possible to tap the filter off (gently!) at the rolled seam at the engine flange mounting end using a large flat blade screwdriver or a blunt chisel.
Another option is if you can slip a big jubilee clip over the filter, tighten it up then tap it off with something like a screwdriver on the clip's screw collar.
Failing that, one option is to hammer a long screw driver through the filter near the end away from its mounting on the engine but that is definitely a last resort owing to the possibility of the filter body ripping away from its mounting leaving the top of the filter on the engine!
It's really important to smear the rubber seal on a new filter with oil before fitting and not over-tightening it.
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Post by firemac on Jan 11, 2019 17:52:38 GMT
I've used Mann filters a lot over the years and I've never had any issues. Ditto! |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jan 12, 2019 12:25:01 GMT
Right so I managed to get the oil drain plug off, was really tight, so the oil is draining but the oil filter I can't budge and is in a bit of a tight spot to get any tools on so what is the best way to get this off, it does seem to be on really tight. last time I did the oil change on Ol' Blue i'm sure I just used my hands to undo it? They can get "welded" on over time with the constant heating and cooling when the car is being used. Normally a strap wrench works well or a one of the generic removal tools that slip over the base of the filter with a nut on the end which you can use a spanner on (I have one for taking the filter off the bike). Wrapping a few windings of insulating tape around the filter can improve purchase and help you grip it better with your hands. Similarly, a pair of mechanic's gloves can help, if you have any. It is also possible to tap the filter off (gently!) at the rolled seam at the engine flange mounting end using a large flat blade screwdriver or a blunt chisel.
Another option is if you can slip a big jubilee clip over the filter, tighten it up then tap it off with something like a screwdriver on the clip's screw collar.
Failing that, one option is to hammer a long screw driver through the filter near the end away from its mounting on the engine but that is definitely a last resort owing to the possibility of the filter body ripping away from its mounting leaving the top of the filter on the engine!
It's really important to smear the rubber seal on a new filter with oil before fitting and not over-tightening it.
Well this filter is proving very difficult to remove now. I have tapped the filter with an hammer and piece of wood to try and break the seal and managed to get a strap and ratchet onto it but it just won't budge, I've even managed to get a a pair of mole grips on it but can't get enough purchase to twist it. The oils is also still dripping slowly from the drain plug. Anyone else suffer feeling nauseous when lying under the car on your back? This happens to me after about ten minutes of lying under there and noticed it happening when I did the steps on Ol' Blue a few years ago now  |
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Post by davrav on Jan 12, 2019 12:40:08 GMT
Have you tried a bit of 'thermal shock' treatment Paul? Try pouring hot water over the filter casing to see if that will free it up.
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Post by unclebob on Jan 12, 2019 13:16:40 GMT
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Post by three5 on Jan 12, 2019 13:22:55 GMT
Right so I managed to get the oil drain plug off, was really tight, so the oil is draining but the oil filter I can't budge and is in a bit of a tight spot to get any tools on so what is the best way to get this off, it does seem to be on really tight. last time I did the oil change on Ol' Blue i'm sure I just used my hands to undo it? I'm grasping at straws here - but does your engine have a similar filter "housing" to the 4.3? I have a socket that fits over the base of the housing that, combined with a 3/4" drive rachet ( after the garage had changed the filter! ) that has never failed. Anchorman would almost certainly know if the housings were similar. If it will fit, I'll stick it in the post. Alternatively, I'm told ( no personal experience ) that these wrenches with the metal strap are very efficient:
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