What's the Best Oil Filter?

[gp55445]

A bought a 12 pack of OEM from a Toyota dealer that sells on eBay. I paid $60 or so shipped.

 

[QwikKotaTx]

Going to give the Bosch 3981 a try. The end caps have a felt washer on them that will hopefully seal better. The black caps are not soft rubber unfortunately.

 

[mteolus]

I use NAPA gold which apparently is made by WIX.

 

[GNB]

Why spend the cash , just wad up an old tshirt and stuff it into the canister .

Seriously though, just go with the Toyota part ! I doubt another manufacturer has put more into R&D than Toyota for it own vehicles.

 

[Lester Lugnut]

During the early days of youtube, someone cut a Fram Oil filter open and went about the business of trashing that brand. This person was not an engineer , just another yahoo wagging his tongue. Many like him have since followed with their useless videos.

Millions read it and off it went. We live in a monkey-see/monkey-do world. People who have no first hand knowledge of the subject will holler "Fram Oil Filters Are Junk".

I have used countless Fram filters over a span of many years and have never lost and engine, nor had one sludge up. I am not endorsing Fram with this statement. Just saying that mob mentality rules the internet.

Use any filter and any brand of oil that meets owners manual specs as per that manuals OCI and your vehicles engine will live indefinitely, assuming other required maint. is carried out and you don't torture the vehicle.

 

[1000MPH]

List price for the Toyota filter is $5.41. Amazon sells them, many Walmarts even sell them for a buck or 2 more if you’re in a bind.
Go here and find your closest online dealer, order online for pickup and you can get them less than $4 in many cases.
https://parts.toyota.com/p/ELEMENT-KIT---OIL-FILTER/04152YZZA5.html

 

[AndrewL]

Use some caution

I my self would hesitate using the OEM filter element from Toyota in the newer 4runners unless you plan on changing the oil after 7,500 max miles. I believe that these paper elements were not designed to last for the 10,000-mile oil intervals and could cause engine damage if used as instructed in the owner’s manual. The filter fitment guide shows that these paper elements are also used in the 2009 4runner which used conventional oil with recommended 5K oil and filter change. I do believe that this element is still being made the same way and has not been upgraded with synthetic fibers to be used in the new gen 4runners with 10K oil change schedules that are now using synthetic oils. If you want your 4runner to last buy one of the after market filters designed to be used with synthetic oils. Why would the manufacturer care what happens to you ride after the warranty runs out?

 

[SpeedyKevin]

I my self would hesitate using the OEM filter element from Toyota in the newer 4runners unless you plan on changing the oil after 7,500 max miles. I believe that these paper elements were not designed to last for the 10,000-mile oil intervals and could cause engine damage if used as instructed in the owner’s manual. The filter fitment guide shows that these paper elements are also used in the 2009 4runner which used conventional oil with recommended 5K oil and filter change. I do believe that this element is still being made the same way and has not been upgraded with synthetic fibers to be used in the new gen 4runners with 10K oil change schedules that are now using synthetic oils. If you want your 4runner to last buy one of the after market filters designed to be used with synthetic oils. Why would the manufacturer care what happens to you ride after the warranty runs out?

Been doing 10k oil changes with my 4runner using the OEM filter. Blackstones found the PPM of metals to be pretty good. Their universal averages for the 1GR-FE are based on 5k interval oil changes. I wouldn't worry too much about using the OEM filter.

Explanation of the report: Report Explanation | Blackstone Laboratories

 

[CutthroatSlam]

I pretty much use Fram Extra Guard and I have the most miles (225K) of any 5th gen on this Forum.

 

[83Mule]

I use the OEM on 4runner and change oil and filter (Mo1 or Valvoline 5/20) at 7500. I have used Fram on all other vehicles for 50 years, no issues. Mule has run a small block chevy filter and Dino 20/50 Pennzoil for 38 years with OC every 3000. WIX makes the best filters IMO.

 

[DougEFresh2]

I've been using the K&N PS-7023 but was considering using something better. After reading some comments here and other posts I read that the regular style filters don't seal that well, which got me interested in getting one of the below filters:

1) Toyota TRD PTR43-00079
2) Royal Purple 20-968
3) AMSOIL EA15K49

Does anyone know if these will work with the plastic oil filter canisters and does anyone have any opinions about any of these? They are all $20-25 but the K&N PS-7023 is less than $8.

 

[nightflyer]

I just did the first oil change on mine at 4,000 miles and I used the TRD oil filter with Toyota oil. I’ll do next one at 10,000 miles then at a 10K interval after that. I like to nerd out on the data so I had an oil analysis done and everything was good with high wear metals and silicon which is normal at this stage.

 

[Mudballz]

This horse has been beating to death :deadhorse:
TRD oil filter and Toyota oil Only period
Everyone else don’t come close in cost/additive package of Toyota
There is a write to prove this on the website
:fencing: Mike

 

[patkelly4370]

We have several vehicles of varying years, makes & models. Ford, Dodge/Jeep, & Toyota.
I've had the Ford for 35 years. I buy FL1A filters by the case, particularly when on sale. The Dodges (2) get Mopar filters, case lots.
I bought the Toyota almost a year ago and I am about to do the 2nd oil change. I have 3 Toyota filters left and will look for more bulk deals to replenish/increase the number on hand.
These things never get cheaper.
I do have a couple cases of Fram filters for my Yamahas. The OEM filter is outrageous in cost and they get replaced more often on the bikes.

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[Jsch222]

TRD filter. I buy in bulk from whichever dealer i can find has the cheapest price.

 

[delloro]

BTW, Premium Mobil1 oil filters have no seals but hard plastic edge that won't seal well. I learned the hard way.

What happened?

 

[Whippersnapper02]

TRD oil filter and Toyota oil Only period

:lmao:

 

[Finslayer83]

OEM Toyota here.

Cheap and easy when you buy a case of them.

 

[rayofsi]

been using either mobil 1 or trd filter

i switch oil every now and then. usually mobil 1 extended performance or annual protection, or motul. Works all about the same for me.

 

[Rpede]

Amsoil Oil Filter every time or the TRD version Toyota oil filter which is made by same company which makes the Amsoil oil filter. The media type, the true rubber sealing of both ends, and filtration efficiency make the added cost irrelevant in my eyes.