What oil filter do you use?

[TheeMikeB]

For a while I was using whatever was 'on sale' at my LAS... in the oil change package. Oil and filter for $$29 or whatever it was for synth. They were usually Fram or Fram Duraguard.

Then I started buying Mobil 1 at Costco when it's on sale and stocking up... When I recently bought some parts at Camelback Toyota I was a few bucks shy of free shipping. So I ordered a case of filters. I think they ended up being like $3.50 a piece or something. Also picked up a case for my Corolla commuter too.

 

[Jhelms]

Wix or Purolator

 

[Top Shelf Synthetics]

Amsoil ea15k51

 

[Quatre Coureur]

This.

 

[paint pig]

Stock Toyota in all my Toyota vehicles.

 

[adwhite]

Found 10 packs of D3's on ebay for 35.99 shipped. Score!

 

[ThorInc]

Amsoil EAO-34-EA, taller than Toyota stock.

 

[Kire4Runner]

A decade later

As the OP that started this thread over 10 years ago, I'm just astounded and so happy that this poll/thread is still going with people still passing on their thoughts and tips. It just goes to show what a great community this can be when people are passionate about their hobbies and vehicles.

 

[xspsi6]

I use the japanese market Toyota filter by far the best on the market!
Yes it is different than the usdm filter the media is almost the same as amsoil filters.

 

[dbd6604]

I read a very thorough filter comparison done by a fellow Honda Prelude enthusiast (That's what I've driven for the past decade or so) and he concluded that the Purolator PureOne was, hands-down, the best oil filter for our Honda motors. I've been using them ever since, and planned on using them for my new 2G 4Runner. I see a lot of people saying "Ohhh Toyota OEM is the best!" Is there any proof to back this up? I want the best for my delicate little 3VZE.

Edit - Welp, just found (and read) the comparison thread that someone posted a few pages back. Looks like I'll be switching to Toyota OEM.

 

[T4R2014]

I read a very thorough filter comparison done by a fellow Honda Prelude enthusiast (That's what I've driven for the past decade or so) and he concluded that the Purolator PureOne was, hands-down, the best oil filter for our Honda motors. I've been using them ever since, and planned on using them for my new 2G 4Runner. I see a lot of people saying "Ohhh Toyota OEM is the best!" Is there any proof to back this up? I want the best for my delicate little 3VZE.

A fellow Toyota 4Runner enthusiast could conclude that the OEM filter is hands-down, the best oil filter for our Toyota motors.

Does that mean his findings are the truth? Everyone has their opinion on "the best oil filter".

 

[deerhunter]

I purchased mine recently, ordered a batch of Toyota filters, I intend to use nothing else in this vehicle.

 

[Bean#310]

I've always used wix oil filters but havnt changed oil in the 4runner yet.

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[jonhdz313]

Haven't changed the oil yet on my T4R but will be interesting to see what my options are.

 

[Redcamaro72]

I just bought the TRD for my first oil change and I also bought a purolator boss. the TRD is twice the size so I think I'll stick to it.

 

[motorsports3]

Id only use OEM, and Purolator on my cars.

I have heard nothing but bad things about FRAM.

 

[ejoe123451]

I haven’t changed my oil yet and I want to soon. But I watched this video and it was very helpful in considering what brand I want to use YouTube

 

[mack10]

OEM initially, but now I don't care so FRAM probably since I can grab them in town. If my rig wasn't a rusted out piece of **** I'd probably be a bit more anal about things like filters. Never had a problem with the engine!!

 

[RAD4Runner]

OEM, so I only have to worry about one part number, one wrench size, and already know where to order for best deal.

Besides they were designed by people who made this.
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[Bluesky 07]

OEM initially, but now I don't care so FRAM probably since I can grab them in town. If my rig wasn't a rusted out piece of **** I'd probably be a bit more anal about things like filters. Never had a problem with the engine!!

You might watch the video posted above before trusting your engine to a Fram filter.