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Originally Posted by traper 1
where is the oil filter located -4runner 2001? Do i have to remove the plate to access it?
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The oil filter is on the driver side of the engine above the front differential. You access it either through the left wheel well by loosening the rubber splash shield and reaching through, or from below by removing the skid pans and reaching up in front of the suspension on the left side.
If you change the oil and/or remove the oil filter without removing the skid pans, you will have an oil mess on top of your skid pans which will drip off for a while, and leave a greasy mess on the top of your skid pans, front differential, etc. I suggest you remove your skid pans to change the oil and/or remove the oil filter. You can then wipe the oil off the front differential and any other components that get dripped on by removing the oil filter. There is some oil left in the filter, even after you have drained the oil from the pan.