ABN 64mm Cartridge Oil Filter Wrench for 2.5-5.7L 6-8 Cyl, Compatible with Camry, RAV4, Tundra, Toyota, Lexus, and More

You need a 27mm socket to be paired with this filter wrench to loosen the oil filter housing! If you don't already have one, pick one up together with this item.

First, I will mention I have used ABN oil filter cartridge housing wrenches in the past, and been pleased, generally, with their performance. However, as the following indicates, my “mileage has varied”; yours may, too, so I recommend you READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU CONSIDER PURCHASING THIS ITEM.Problem #1 – Construction ConfusionA. In the product description, “About this item” states the wrench is “Constructed with forged alloy.” THIS STATEMENT IS FALSE; THE ITEM IS CAST, NOT FORGED. This fact is confirmed by physical examination of the item, the seller's product photos and the data sheet included in product packaging! Other sections of the product listing contain additional ambiguous or flat-out incorrect information. Read on.B. This type of filter wrench is commonly made of cast ADC 12 (Japan)/A383 (U.S.) aluminum alloy; or 6061 T5/T6 aluminum, often forged. The ABN filter is made of… undisclosed (or inaccurately-disclosed) materials. “About ABN…” states the wrench is “constructed from strong alloy...,” but fails to mention the item is cast (inferior to forging and heat tempering, generally), OR reveal the secret identity of the mysterious “strong alloy.” More on that….C. Under the heading, “A Closer Look,” the “Specifications” section reads “Socket Material: Alloy Steel”; and the “Unmatched Strength” section states “Constructed from high[-]strength alloy steel....” It appears THESE STATEMENTS ARE FALSE, too. Finish, density, weight and a test with a strong rare earth magnet point to this wrench being constructed of aluminum alloy.Problem #2 – Spurious SpecsA. How should one drive this filter wrench? According to “About this item,” it has a “1/2-inch Hex” drive. That’s odd, because a cursory glance at a top view of the wrench, under “About ABN...” shows the hex is almost three times the square-drive’s 3/8-inch width. STRIKE ONE ON SIZING YOUR OWN PRODUCT, ABN.B. The “Specifications” section states “Hex Head Size: 1 inch.” Most of the similar wrenches on the market are 26mm or 27mm, but one inch is close, so it must be right, right? WRONG. I ordered a high-quality (read “expensive”) 1/2-inch socket that is not even close to fitting the hex. I am guessing ABN is not going to reimburse me, due to their error—no, errorS… SIZING THEIR OWN PRODUCT. I don’t have a micrometer handy, but it looks like this tool probably has—surprise, surprise—a 27mm hex drive, possibly 26mm. But I am not going to start buying sockets by the handful in an effort to solve the puzzle of the tool’s hex drive size. STRIKE TWO ON SIZING YOUR OWN PRODUCT, ABN.Problem #3 – Questionable QualityA. I’d prefer not to use the tool’s 3/8-inch square drive, but, my oil change was being pushed later and later by, due to the reasons elucidated above. I did my last oil change myself, and know the oil filter housing was torqued to correct specification. However, when I attempted to remove the housing—with a ratchet, not a breaker bar—the hex nut on the filter wrench broke off in multiple pieces. Luckily I was wearing safety glasses.B. I tried using a locking plier on the roughly-half of the hex that remained on the wrench, to complete my filter change, but most of the hex crumbled off… like cast (not forged) aluminum (not steel).Problem #4 – Vehicle Verification: The vehicle fitment listing in product description is incomplete.Bonus Problem: Hilarious HyperboleA. The tool’s “Product Description” states, “We provide the Midwest with the highest quality auto body supplies and car care products on the market.”B. Being both “on the market” AND in the Midwest (only one Dakota away from ABN), I am eminently qualified to “call b.s.” on ABN’s marketing claims. While I have, as previously mentioned, had some good results from ABN tools, I find their verbal grandstanding laughable. I suspect a good many tool companies—especially those selling heat-forged filter wrenches, and otherwise truthfully-described products—would also take exception to ABN’s claims. Perhaps their marketing department simply has never heard of Snap-On, MAC, MotivX, or, uh, TOYOTA?Despite the fact ABN has doubtless sold a lot of these oil filter wrenches—based on the fact the tool has been available for more than six and a half years, and has accumulated (at the time of this review) 581 product ratings—you, as a buyer, may want to SERIOUSLY RECONSIDER WHETHER YOU WISH TO DO BUSINESS WITH A COMPANY THAT DOES NOT EVEN DESCRIBE ITS OWN PRODUCTS’ COMPOSITION AND SPECIFICATIONS IN AN ACCURATE, HONEST AND CONSISTENT MANNER.

I've used this tool once to change the filter in my daughter's 2013 Toyota Tundra w/ V-6 engine (4.0 liter). The tool worked fine. Appears to be well made (single piece of cast aluminum?). I happened to have a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, extension and large socket (1-1/16" (27mm would probably work too)) so I applied torque via the large hex - not the smaller (3/8" drive) square (see product photo). Quite a lot of torque was required to "break loose" the old filter so I guess I'd suggest that a person have access to 1/2-inch drive tools - at least to get the tool / filter assembly turning. One other comment. There are three notches on one side of this tool and only one on the other. This matters as these four notches engage the same number of "tabs" on the filter assembly (three tabs on one side - one on the other). I didn't know this (didn't think to get a flashlight and look good before beginning) and the wrench still removed the filter assembly, but when I had the filter assembly in my hands (off the truck) I saw my error (that I didn't have the tool notches and the filter assembly tabs properly aligned / engaged). Know better now and will use it as it should be used next time. I think the quality of the tool is excellent. No complaints at all. I think it will last at least as long as the truck lasts. Probably far longer.Edit - I suspect that applying torque via the 3/8-drive square is what's causing some of these to fail. Sort-of like using a wedge in it. Splits them. Apply torque via the large hex - not the smaller square, at least to get the filter assembly turning.

Too bulky it… very hard to use on toyota corolla 2009, i was able to used but very difficult to get it to engage or to remove, actually i was only able to loosen up the filter but had to remove it before the filter can be removed, the reason is that the item is too thick bulky that it will not come out, will buy something else for my corolla

DO NOT USE THE 3/8 SQUARE DRIVE FOR LOOSENING THE HOUSING. The square is only ment for a torque wrench when tightening. For removing use the 27mm hex. Also BEWARE the notches at the base of the socket will come in contact with the "wings" on the housing before the "flutes" on the inside of the socket make contact with the flutes on the housing, putting all the torque load on those wings. Depending on how tight the housing is this could break the wings off or crack the entire housing. I took a file and made the notches wider to make sure the flutes engage first. All in all I would buy again.

I think all these cast ones are made by the same place in China, even the high priced Lisle or AST brands. Only difference is the name etched on them. Works like a champ as it is used in a quick oil change facility that services 10 to 15 vehicles per day that require this tool to safely remove the filter cap. It even stands up to the stress of having to use a 3 ft breaker bar when the oil filter housing was over tightened by the dealer. One word of caution, use the hex head of the tool to remove filters. Using the inner 3/8" ratchet attachment is a recipe for breakage when the cap is over tight. It will crack from the square to the outer hex and sometimes break a portion or the entire hex assembly off. Again, we put these things through heavy use and abuse. The thing never breaks at all even the contact ears or the fluted portion lasts forever when using the hex portion as I described. If I could keep employees from losing them, I don't think I would ever need to buy another one.

Great tool

Does exactly what it’s supposed to do with zero slippage.

Worked great

Es la herramienta necesaria para quitar el filtro sin batallar de muy buena calidad grueso

This is a must to have in your toolbox and you can’t go wrong with it. Very strong and easy to use, I’m very satisfied with this purchase.