I didn't have a problem with the plastic filter housing, but installed the metal one because my buddies were complaining about how difficult the plastic version was to remove on their pre-2014 trucks. On my 2017, I didn't have any trouble with it and makes me wonder if Toyota changed a design detail on the newer blocks.

I also bought the motorcycle wrench, thinking that I would remove the plug and drain the oil through the access door in my skid plate before dropping the housing. In the end, I usually just let the oil fly but did get more oil on the skid plate.

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