What oil filter do you use?

What oil filter do you use?

  • TRD

    Votes: 19 2.7%

  • Amsoil

    Votes: 30 4.3%

  • K&N

    Votes: 56 8.1%

  • Fram

    Votes: 89 12.9%

  • Toyota stock

    Votes: 315 45.5%

  • Purolator

    Votes: 55 7.9%

  • Other

    Votes: 108 15.6%

  • Dealership handles that

    Votes: 20 2.9%
  • Total voters
    692
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:

oemfilter.jpg


but eventually won the battle. :D
 
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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.
 
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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Fram: Extra Guard - PH3614

ph3614.jpg


(Try It)
www.kragen.com > My Vehicle > Year > Make > Model > Trim Level & Engine

www.kragen.com > My Vehicle > '03 > Toyota > Camry > V6 > Oil Filter = PH3614

www.kragen.com > My Vehicle > '07 > Toyota > 4Runner > V6 > Oil Filter = PH3614

...same size = no good. (Scroll down to the next few post to see why)


(Engine Oil Filter Study)
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html

via Koz

(Full Thread)
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=272411
 
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

(Full Thread)
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=272411
 
(V8) Toyota OEM - 90915-YZZD3

Uneek & I use this one!!

(V6) Toyota OEM - 90915-YZZD1
&
Fram: Extra Guard - PH3614
...are both the same size.

We both use (V8) Toyota OEM - 90915-YZZD3
...because it's larger, therefore more filtration.
 
Since this is my first Japanese vehicle, I obviously don't know which is best for our 4Runners. But, I have read comparisons on oil filters, and from the test results that I've seen, Purolator "Pure One" was rated as the best oil filter hands down. Fram was rated low, and very near the bottom of all filters tested. I'm going with the genuine Toyota filters for my first few oil changes.
 
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