Changing filter on a Toyota

[UG_Passat]

Never had an issue with my stamped steel filter adapter that I used on my 2002 VW Golf TDI and my 2016 Tiguan, since they have always been torque "properly",

I think it's a matter of force being concentrated in a small area vs. spread over a larger one--when the cap is really tight.

Here's a picture of the carnage:

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That's funny. Never had an issue with my stamped steel adapter that I used on my 2002 Golf TDI (oil filter cartridge cap) or my 2016 Tiguan (canister) when they are tightened properly to a torque spec (cartridge filter, 25 Nm) or contact plus 3/4 turn (Tiguan).

Or breaking the plastic nut on the canister on my 2008 Passat (cartridge, 25 Nm)

 

[dwasifar]

Any updates from the OP? Did you finally get it off?

She's bringing the car to me this weekend, and in my own garage with all my tools at hand I hope to have better luck.

 

[dwasifar]

Any updates from the OP? Did you finally get it off?

She's bringing the car to me this weekend, and in my own garage with all my tools at hand I hope to have better luck.

Yep. Using a breaker bar, it came off with no trouble. Probably could have done that in the first place if I'd just remembered to bring one the first time.

 

[Rhymingmechanic]

Good to hear. Now, resist the urge to snug it just a little more once it's tight!