🔧 CTA Tools 1726 Oil Filter Wrench: Ultimate Compatibility with Toyota Filters Review

WORKS WELL WHEN THE OIL FILTER HOUSING IS REMOVED IF IT IS NOT TIGHTENED UP FIRST. IT WILL NOT SLIP AND BREAK THE PLASTIC BODY. IF YOU HAVE A TIGHTENING, RETURN TO THE AUTOSHOP WHERE YOU CHANGED THE LAST OIL AND LET IT LOSE AND SHOULD HAVE IT WITH YOU WHEN YOU RESET IT. THE TECHNICIAN MUST USE A TORQUE WRENCH. THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE ON THE OIL FILTER HOUSING.

That's the best $28 I've spent. I bought it in 2019 and I can tell you that it works great. I'm a lube specialist at a Toyota dealership and I use it almost all day every day. I use a 3/8 ratchet with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter. I also use a breaker when needed while using it. This thing is so good, another smudge tech picks mine over his pawn. Definitely recommend this oil bowl. It is durable, non-stick and easy to clean.

This product lasted 1.5 months. I work as a Lubrication Technician at Toyota and I work an average of 16 vehicles a day, doing oil changes, spot inspection. I primarily use an 18"1/2" ratchet filter wrench or a 2 foot breaker if needed. The key broke in the weld and oxidized metal appeared underneath. I tried to contact CTA by phone but he didn't answer. I was hoping to give them a chance to resolve this issue before submitting the review.

This is a durable oil filter wrench that fits many Toyota oil filter caps. Nice tight fit. The unusual design leaves enough room to attach a 3/8" ratchet to the drain plug (on some canisters) and brace the cap with a 1/2" wrench. This is easier after removing the entire knot. Sometimes the drain plug sticks and the entire assembly is unscrewed from the engine, and not just the screw. BY THE WAY. Many Toyota filter caps only require 18 lb/ft of torque. But some "mechanics" screw them very tight,