oil filter

[riceandpho]

ok guys im debating to use the regular mobil 1 filter m1102, or the longer one m1205 on the 4.0 v6, i heard the 1995 ford taurus 3.0 filter is longer than the toyota d3 filter but also fits, also the m1205 is longer than the ford filter too and it works with bmw,benz,vw,audi. so guys im goin out to get the m1205 and see if it will work.

 

[G.I.G.]

Bigger isn't always better but don't tell my fiancee I said that. Doh! :bash:

Seriously though, I'm not sure you are gaining any real benefit by using a bigger filter, even if it fits. I know it's a stretch, but using a bigger filter than what the factory intended could possibly change the oil pressure going in or out of the filter. Even if it does, it might not necessarily be bad, but I stick with the Toyota OEM filters just to err on the side of caution.

 

[drmorbius]

Bigger isn't always better but don't tell my fiancee I said that. Doh! :bash:

Seriously though, I'm not sure you are gaining any real benefit by using a bigger filter, even if it fits. I know it's a stretch, but using a bigger filter than what the factory intended could possibly change the oil pressure going in or out of the filter. Even if it does, it might not necessarily be bad, but I stick with the Toyota OEM filters just to err on the side of caution.

:iagree:There was a comparison done on here somewhere and the Toyota filters are hard to beat.

 

[riverider]

Just stick with the Toyota OEM filters.

 

[riceandpho]

just changed the oil, man i tell u guys its all black, this was a 8k change since i was waiting for some cash to come in, well i bought the m1205 filter and it fits and works great, took all 6 quart of oil no problem, mobil 1 5w30. too bad this truck is lower than my 96 base. had to take off the skid plate to get that 14mm drain plug off, the crush washer looks good and still able to reuse it. this is my first oil change by myself, i usually spend 70 on average at the dealership, that includes change oil with my oil, brake inspection and tire rotation.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Good for you :bigok: DIY is messy but very gratifying and gives a tremendous piece of mind. Nobody cares as much about the oil change on your T4R as you.

I have less objection to larger filters than some others provided the filter is a good one. By that I mean premium filtering properties, a very good anti-drainback valve and similar bypass pressure rating. As a rule, all other things being equal, more filter/more capacity has to be better (to a point). That point being the one where the oil can't get to normal operating temp.

If you have some scrap wood 4 short pieces of 2x10 works great. 2 pieces under each front tire makes just enough of a ramp to get the drain pan under there and still have room to use a socket, short extension and a ratchet handle. The other nice thing is they're cheap, light and require little/no room to store. Prior to my little frontend lift that's what I did rather than drag the ramps out Screw necessity being the mother of invention, I vote for laziness :lmao:

I use the Toyota filter but if you get good results with this setup more power to you...

:cheers:

 

[Annoyed]

Good for you :bigok: DIY is messy but very gratifying and gives a tremendous piece of mind. Nobody cares as much about the oil change on your T4R as you.

Usually, you make sense but.... Oil change on this is messy? Yours is the V6 also, right?

How the frak much easier do you want an oil change to be? Drain plug at the bottom, with a nice pre-made hole in the skid plate for it, and the filter is topside, with a pre-made spill-proof cup around it!

In more than 40 years of owning & working on vehicles, I've never seen anything with an easier setup for a routine oil change.

 

[riverider]

Usually, you make sense but.... Oil change on this is messy? Yours is the V6 also, right?

How the frak much easier do you want an oil change to be? Drain plug at the bottom, with a nice pre-made hole in the skid plate for it, and the filter is topside, with a pre-made spill-proof cup around it!

In more than 40 years of owning & working on vehicles, I've never seen anything with an easier setup for a routine oil change.

I agree I read the comment about it being messy changing the filter&oil in the V6, and thought one had to make it messy as it is just so well Engineered to make it very easy and unmessy.

 

[jonz]

I have also read that the Toyota OEM filters are as good as the Mobil1 Filters. There 's a thread somewhere on the site with links to the research. Sorry, I'm too lazy to look it up for you.

Regardless, if you go on Ebay, you can buy a case of 10 Toyota D3 filters for the V6 for $40 delivered from Arlington Toyota.

 

[riverider]

I have also read that the Toyota OEM filters are as good as the Mobil1 Filters. There 's a thread somewhere on the site with links to the research. Sorry, I'm too lazy to look it up for you.

Regardless, if you go on Ebay, you can buy a case of 10 Toyota D3 filters for the V6 for $40 delivered from Arlington Toyota.

It's the thickness of the housing and the quality of the paper media that is important in any oil filter.

I worked for Facet Filter later bought by Fram. I can tell you the major OEM Mfg. have higher standards for their housings and paper media.
I remember seeing a lot of returned K-Mart filters Mfg by Facet, that their housings had cracked ruining someones engine.

Take my advice stick with the OEMs if you don't know a lot about the other brands. There are many non OEM filters that are as good as the OEMs but there are a lot of junk being sold also.