The 2007 3.5L V6 has a replacement cartridge oil filter not a spin-on What tool do you use to open the housing?

Answer 1

There is a special cartridge tool that you can purchace from Toyota to remove the cartridge type filter in the newer Toyota V6's typically from 2005-on. I have a Rav4 2007 V6. The tool that Toyota sells to remove the new Oil Filter will not remove the filter. It is a cheap quality tool that will slip around the filter causing problems. I would suggest finding a tool that will grip the filter with a 3 prong adjustable grip which may be found at various automotive parts store. i.e Pepboys, Walmart, Target etc.