It is this one (I use it for 2018 RAV4) or something like that:

Amazon.com: GOHAWKTEQ Oil Filter Wrench Removal Tool Compatible with 64mm Cartridge Housing Toyota RAV4 Camry Tundra Sienna 2.5L-5.7L Oil Cap Wrench Remover: Automotive

 

What year did Toyota switch from the canister type to the new one?

 

With a large lair of slip joint/ChanNel-Lock/water pump pliers and a flat screwdriver, anyone can get the filter cap off of a 2AR-FE. This engine first appeared in 2009 models. I do my own changes and I don’t own the filter tool linked above. No issues. The shop the OP went to wasn’t thinking very hard. And given the millions (I’m not kidding) of Toyotas in North America with this filter, they are losing out on business if they don’t want to do the work.


2012 RAV4 Base FWD. Upgraded to large front brakes and 3rd row rear springs.

Link to SAE J2807 test description

That Dam Towing Test: New SAE Trailering Standards Explained

The new standards ask: Can you climb the Davis Dam grade?

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I just changed my wife's 2017 and used this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XTAGHU0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it also works on my 4Runner...

 

Lots of Toyota oil filter wrench on Ebay. As long as it is 64mm most should work. I also suggest getting a torque wrench so the oil filter housing is torqued properly. If the oil filter housing is too tight it can be difficult to remove which may result in damage such as cracking. A crack oil filter housing can leak. The plastic oil filter housing can be easily damaged unlike the aluminum one.

 

I am surprise that oil change place does not have Toyota oil filter wrench to change your oil.

 

Depends on the shop some mechanics need to buy their own tools and if that person is starting he may have the bare minimum tool set. That means he may not have the Toyota oil filter wrench but some try to mangle the oil filter housing with the wrong tool as a desperation move. At the end you get p**s off and swear you will never allow another person to touch your car again or go to Toyota and pay an arm and leg thinking they know what they are doing.

 

I've had this one for my 2015 Rav for five years. Works nicely. Bought it on Ebay. I also changed the plastic housing for the aluminum one.

 

could you show us the link on ebay that you bought it from? I am looking to replace the plastic housing and that looks like a solid one.

 

If the place does not have the proper tool for removing the filter, what are the chances they don't have the filter?

 

Many of the Toyota models in the last 14 years use the canister type oil filter so chances are good they will have the filter. There maybe more than 1 mechanic so hopefully one will have a Toyota oil filter wrench also.

 

oil change place that could not change the oil filter because they do not have the tool. mmm I would never go back to that place if that is suppose to be their specialty.