randomwalk

The last time I changed oil for my LS460, I remember the oil filter case is plastic as my Tundra. I also remember that the assembly is the same size as my Tundra (which is also plastic).

Anyways, there is a replacement assembly (from another Toyota model) that is alluminum and will fit into the Tundra. Since the Tundra's and the LS uses the same assembly (except the middle perforated part which can be swapped out), it should fit the LS too.

Anyone up to replace their plastic piece with an alluminum one?

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/1544913-post1/

Lextrician

good find..

Silverpaws

I like this idea. Has anyone tried it? I have found the housing on the net for less than $25.00 from OEM Toyota parts dealers while the Lexus version is around $100.00. Wonder what the difference in quality is?

randomwalk

Part is inferior (plastic) however it's Lexus so they mark it up.
I bought the alluminum housing today. Quality is real good. I just changed oil recently so will have to wait a little. Don't want to waste my synthetic oil in there.
But it should fit.

randomwalk

I measured the tundra's oil filter and the ls460 oil filter. They both same diameter but the tundra is longer (thus have to swap out that middle perforated tube). If the Lexus RX350 or the venza uses the same filter as the LS460 then the assembly is a direct swap.

cmasten

not sure what the advantage would be? neither will ever need to be replaced in the cars life and there is no performance or efficiency advantage.

randomwalk

No perf gains. Just beter parts. Plastic vs aluminum. Plastic wears out when you put the adaptor on to spin it causing slippage. Also aluminum the thread screws on smoother.

Silverpaws

Also, aluminum housing matches color of engine block.(I think) Anyway, I will definitely try one when I notice any unusual wear on the original housing.

TechLFA003

If you look closely, there is a little clip on the plastic oil filter case(Pic ones is missing it). There for, to stop the case from backing out of the oil filter housing(engine side) due to vibration. But the aluminum ones does not have that clip. Beside, let's say it(clip) can be swap over. It might not rest between the tap on the housing due to how the thread was cut. Another word, it's higher chances for the aluminum ones back out then the plastic ones.
Btw, I seen too many people over tight the case. It just only need the case touching the housing. Is the NEW rubber O-ring that do the sealing, not the plastic and aluminum.

crocs430

I bought my 2007 LS460 a couple months ago. It had complete service records from the Lexus dealer. Two years ago the car began to use two quarts of oil every two thousand miles. The dealer ran an oil consumption test and told the owner everything was fine. While I was inspecting the car before buying it I checked the exhaust pipes for residue and they were clean so I was hoping the majority of the oil usage was a leak. Turns out the plastic oil filter housing is the culprit.(oil literally drips down from it) I'm shocked the dealer never noticed such an obvious problem. The aluminum housing comes next week and hopefully solves the problem..My point in this post is that the housing upgrade is not just a cosmetic upgrade.

texas008

been using the OEM aluminum oil filter housing for several years. works fine, no problems.

jkittlesen

Anyways is not a word....................it is anyway ............how old are you by the way?

JLAWS

Probably all grown up by now. The post goes back to 2011...genius.

jkittlesen

1919 or 2019 Anyways is not a word !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

johnnyg66

Bringing this back up to say i changed my oil and used the aluminum housing from Dorman. Purchased it from rockauto. It comes with 3 tube sizes the middle one is the size for the LS. I was going to use the one from the OEM but decided not too. The thing i noticed is when you tread it on it spins smooth till it stops. Small tug after and its done. The OEM one will seem to spin on longer and get tighter as it goes.

So far no issues.