Oil / Filter - Which?

[warr0088]

I have a 2000 4Runner Limited with 260,000 km on her, and still going strong.

My question is which oil/filter combo are you using on your 4Runner?

I am using Mobil 1 5w-30 year round, and the stock Toyota filter. I do a change every 8000km, (5000 miles), of both the oil and filter.

-does Fram make toyota oil filters?

-does anyone use Wix or Purolator, what do you recommend?

Let me know what you use, I have a feeling there's a better option for me than the Toyota stock filter!

Thanks!

 

[DewRunner]

i use bosch, but only bosch filters cause bosch other stuff like plugs and stuff suck in japanese engines. bosch is slightly better than fram, my brother worked at a parts store and they disected a few brands to see the best. idk how it compares to a toyota one tho

 

[Elton H]

i use a napa gold 1516 filter its slightly larger than the stock one

 

[warr0088]

Thanks for the replies ... I checked my local Napa and they do carry those 1516MP Gold's. That's great, because I can't find Purolator or Wix filters here in Canada!

And they will fit the 3.4 V6 correct?

What about oil choice, anyone else using synthetics?

 

[druuu88]

just changed my oil today and used a Purolator PureOne. i hear good things about them... plus they are not too expensive. It was around $6

 

[808TRDRunner]

I use OEM Toyota filters and Mobil 1 15w50.

 

[druuu88]

15w50??? I can understand the 15w, as your in hawaii and probably never have to worry about the cold. But 50?? please help me understand..

 

[Elton H]

ive heard napa filters are made by wix not 100% sure though and yes it fits the 3.4L

 

[02runner4]

I just get OEM Toyota filters at the dealer for $2.50

Where in the center of the earth do you get your toyota filters from for $2.50?

 

[LINY4Runner]

I ONLY use OEM TOYOTA filters

as for the oil, I use 4.5 quarts of Mobil 1 10w-30 and a quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer

 

[808TRDRunner]

15w50??? I can understand the 15w, as your in hawaii and probably never have to worry about the cold. But 50?? please help me understand..

I run the same oil in my 911 turbos so I figure it must be okay for the T4R. With the added stress from the sc, I don't want my oil to get too thin.

 

[sseaman]

the WIX, NAPA, and Carquest are the same filter, and are all good, if you cannot easily get a Toyota filter. Stay away from FRAM.

I wouldn't use the oil stabilizer, a good quality oil is fine, and change regularly.