4Runner has the same silly filter. Mine was not hard to do the first time, but it does take longer, and there is no good reason for the design.
Well maybe more guys get pissed and just take it to the dealer, that is the reason.
for me......its only an annual chore at 9-10K miles
might feel better changing filter at 5K though
GX 460 with the 4.6L holds 8.2 qts
