Oil filter location 2011 V6 4.OL

[broj10903]

I know this may sound easy but where is the filter located in a 2011 Double Cab 4.0L V6 1GR-FE. Visually I don't see the normal filter on the sides but by the drain plug and Oil dipstick sump is a black cover with 12 bolts. Is the filter internal to that pan?? Any help is greatly appreciated, owners manual does not help.

[c0astie31]

On my Tacoma with the 4.0 it was on the right side of the engine on top

[broj10903]

Thanks Coastie, I checked and did not see that. I did see that in a web search as well but not on this Tundra. I will keep searching and hit the toyota service dept if I have to. Appreciate the help though. Broj10903

[c0astie31]

I am pretty sure if u are looking at the engine on the front right side the oil filter is upside down it is covered but the engine cover

[jakec2789]

Take the skid plate off... Should be covered by that... not sure if its a spin on or not. It may be the canister style like the v8's

[c0astie31]

4.0L DOHC 24V VVT-i V6 2007 Toyota Tundra Engine | GTcarlot.com

You will see what I mean in this pic

[broj10903]

Coastie, My setup is different. I don't have the oil housing right in front of the fill cap. I don't have http pics set up and I can't paste. Also the engine I have is 1GR-FE.

[broj10903]

The 2007 does have the housing in the pic you showed. But on the same site on the 2011 model the housing is not there. Thanks for the time though.

[c0astie31]

Ok

[broj10903]

Thanks Jake, your right. I climbed under and saw it but will do the work tomorrow. Looks like a 3/8" drive to remove the outer cover but I should be able to figure out the rest when I get the plate off. Thanks so much for the help. Brian

[jakec2789]

Yeah its a quick deal... filter should come with new gasket... just leak check it when your done.