View Poll Results: What oil filter do you use?
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TRD
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2.75% |
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Amsoil
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4.19% |
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K&N
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Fram
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13.01% |
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Toyota stock
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45.52% |
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Purolator
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7.95% |
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Other
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15.61% |
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Dealership handles that
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Dealership handles that
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07-16-2005, 06:31 PM
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Re: Tale of 2 Denso oil filters
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Originally posted by TeryT
I'm buying Toyota filters at the dealer for around $6. I found out on Bob is the Oil Guy forum that there are two types. The are both Denso, but one is made in Taiwan, and the other in Japan. They said the Japan one is superior, but not easily found in the states.
You can tell the differernece by looking in the big hole. If there's white plastic, it's from Japan. Metal mesh is supposed to be from Taiwan.
Anybody got another Toyota filter laying around? I don't have an extra to look in.
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MIne says made in thailand.... and no whiteplastic....and no mesh that I can see.....hmmmm
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07-16-2005, 06:57 PM
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Re: Re: Tale of 2 Denso oil filters
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Originally posted by Boaz
MIne says made in thailand.... and no whiteplastic....and no mesh that I can see.....hmmmm
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Here's the thread on Bob is the Oil Guy that is discussing these filters:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...c;f=6;t=002659
This is suppoesed to be the difference:
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When you buy your Toyota filter try to get the ones that actualy say made in Japan onthem! Look down the oil outlet hole(see bigest hole). If you see a plastic cage inside with long slits as opposed to a steel tube with lots of tiny holes that is good! The Toyota filter's with the plastic cage inside have the better filter media! IT is a synthetic glass fiber that is folded in a radial partern. A bunch of radial filter pleats are grouped together like petals on a flower! These are waht come from the factor but they are harder to find then the cheaper Toyota/Denso filters!
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07-19-2005, 04:53 PM
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I dont see why you would use anything but the OEM filter you get from the dealership, it cost less than pretty much any other filter you can buy.
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07-20-2005, 12:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Lime02sport
I dont see why you would use anything but the OEM filter you get from the dealership, it cost less than pretty much any other filter you can buy.
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You may have missed the point. There are 2 different Toyota filters - one is from Japan, which is the OEM. The other is made either in Thailand or USA. The Japan one is superior, but harder to get - even thru the dealer.
I ordered in some to my dealership. They just called to say that they are in fact the Japan ones (they said often they get sent the other regardless of the part number the order). I will check & report when I get back from vacation.
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12-14-2005, 11:02 PM
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Amsoil everything
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12-27-2005, 10:20 PM
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Does anyone know the difference between the Amsoil SDF57 and the EAO57, or are they the same filter? I changed my oil and filter yesterday ... wrestled with the OEM filter:
but eventually won the battle.
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12-28-2005, 09:20 PM
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I changed my oil and filter yesterday ... wrestled with the OEM filter:
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They sure are nasty the first time coming off aren't they? Toyota must have gorillas at the factory installing them.....on the other hand, I have not seen one leak from the factory!
As far as the EA057 versus the SDF57, the EA057 is Amsoil's newest filter and Amsoil claims that it can used for up to one year or 25K miles (if the vehicle is in sound mechanical condition). And yes, there are some things that Amsoil spells out in their claims as far as sound mechanical goes.
The SDF57 is being phased out and will no longer be offered (when the existing stock runs out). The EA057 will have what Amsoil calls nanofiber technology. Here is a link for those that would like to read about it.
http://www.amsoil.com/products/ea_filters/EaO.aspx
Some people have said that they thought that the SDF57 (being replaced by the EA057) is smaller than the stock filter. For those that would like a larger filter (more filter capacity, but fits in the stock location) I would suggest the EA034. More filter capacity, same flow characteristics as the EA057 and will increase the oil capacity by about a pint. I'm running the SDF34 right now with no problems whatsoever. I will be switching to EA034 when my next order goes in.
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02-28-2007, 12:37 AM
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The ole man says Pureone, so that is what I use.
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04-19-2007, 11:14 PM
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I got a Napa Gold filter on right now... maybe i'll change but I don't really know what difference it will make.
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08-20-2007, 03:28 PM
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I use the shorter than stock grey Fram filter with the black grip (Tough Guard). I used a similar filter on my last truck (97 taco) and I sold it with 163k miles without problems. One can argue that the slightly smaller filter will provide better flow and less filtering area, but in my humble opinion, if I change the oil every 3k miles or even 5k miles (depending on what you would like to do) would the oil filer make that much of a difference?
I think that as long as you keep with your oil changes accordingly (more often if offroading and so on), you may not need a super filter nowadays. Again this is only my opinion, not necessarily a proven scientific fact.
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11-20-2007, 07:16 PM
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Oil Filters
Oil filters help protect your engine by trapping dirt and other contaminants while allowing the oil to flow to the engine. Genuine Toyota Oil Filters are designed specifically for your Toyota engine. Features of the Genuine Toyota Oil Filters include:
-A bypass valve, which alleviates restricted oil flow in the event of a clogged filter.
-An anti-drainback valve, which prevents oil from draining out of the engine and into the oil pan, helping to protect your engine from increased wear during cold starts.
-A filter element which effectively filters contaminants and maintains the engine's lubrication capability during the maintenance interval. By comparison, a lesser quality filter element might clog during Toyota's recommended maintenance interval leading to engine wear, seizure or other problems. Some non-genuine oil filters do not meet all of Toyota's stringent specifications.
Source via www.toyota.com
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http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...&postid=272411
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