Which Oil Filter do you use?

[tomhaney1]

K&N ONLY! P/N HP-1002

Ditto!! Great stuff.

 

[reidy404]

ryco

hello, here in australia the brand ryco is very big and known as a premium filter. i work in spare parts and they are definately the biggest sellers

alex

 

[tomhaney1]

Re: Double you filter capacity

I have been using the Fram orange filter every 3k or so, but now I see this one ranks at the very bottom in testing.

What has aways irked me was how toyota could put this dinky filter on a vehicle (V6) that has tons of room for a normal sized filter. I just noticed that the PH3614 style filter I have been using has the same thread/gasket as the larger PH3980.

The PH3980 is twice as long so probably twice the filter surface area and twice as long before it starts bypassing, as all modern filters will do when dirty. A $10 Mobil 1 filter will pass just as much crud as a Fram filter if its bypassing.

I don't know which vehicle the PH3980 is filter is normally recommended for but I'll bet you can find a match in your favorite brand.

Where did you find such a test?? The results would be greatly appreciated!

 

[ajjaaron]

I have been using Toyota OEM with Mobil 1, but will be switching over to Amsoil next time I chance my oil. I have been switching all my fluids over to Amsoil.

 

[Jacobzky]

former Toyota Oil Filter.

i switched to Amsoil Ea Oil Filter , EAO57, since i switched every fluids to Amsoil.

 

[jeober]

I bought 20 OEM filters two years ago.

Maybe they're not the best but I know that they meet OEM specs.

 

[kurt1011]

NAPA Gold with Mobil one oil.

 

[Camprunner]

I was with Purelator Pureone filters but im now worried that while towing my camper I run the eng- at much greater revs esp when im going up steep hills and im worried more about the flow rate or GPM rate and im thinking the Pureone may be a little to restrictive. So im switching to either Wix or OEM.

 

[bubbleheaddiver]

The dealer told me to only use Toyota filters to keep my extended warranty valid. It sounds kind of flaky to me but it's okay with me.

 

[Fro-Runner]

Well I go with Fram and never had a problem with them

I just switched over to a fully synthetic oil. I made the move to Pennzoil and FRAM oil filter.
Two different applications listed the same oil filter part number for both the V-6 and V-8 model engines. The FRAM filter is smaller than the Toyota filter. But I have NEVER had a problem using either FRAM oil or air filters. Pennzoil has never failed in my aluminum 4 cyclinder with over 250,000 miles on it. No sludge ever!

Please note that the ticking noise in my V-6 engine got a lot quieter when I made this switch. I don't know if it was the smaller oil filter circulating the oil faster, the move to a fully synthetic or a combination of the two. The valves are not as noisy as before.

 

[Fro-Runner]

For those interested in the Toyota OEM filters, I'm currently running a special (for most applications) of $3.29/each if you purchase a case of 10.

You can check this thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25611

This sounds like a steal of a deal! The extended guard FRAM oil filter I bought cost me a whooping $8.99.
:awais:

The dealer told me to only use Toyota filters to keep my extended warranty valid. It sounds kind of flaky to me but it's okay with me.

Your dealer is full of that stinky brown stuff which exits the human body from the rear.
Do your own oil changes, write down your mileage and the date, the name brand of your oil, the grade of the oil, the type of oil and/or air filters, then staple your receipt to this piece of paper. I always buy these items on a separate receipt just for the above purpose. Place this information in your glove box or wherever you keep your maintenance records. This is all you need to verify that you are performing routine maintenance at the proper mileage intervals. The Toyota corporation tells you to do this in your vehicle's owner's manual. Take a look if you don't believe me. As a matter of fact, show this information to your "car crazy" type maintenance dealer.

 

[Casper]

Purolator Pure One

 

[MikeInNH]

The dealer told me to only use Toyota filters to keep my extended warranty valid. It sounds kind of flaky to me but it's okay with me.

Go back to the dealer and ask them for your FREE filters then. The Bendix corp SUED Ford over this. The Bendix act was the result. Basically saying that...If a aftermarket company makes a comperable part and the manufacturer says that using the aftermarket part will void the warranty then the manufacturer MUST provide this part for FREE....YES FREE.

 

[Lee614]

Re: Double you filter capacity

What has aways irked me was how toyota could put this dinky filter on a vehicle (V6) that has tons of room for a normal sized filter. I just noticed that the PH3614 style filter I have been using has the same thread/gasket as the larger PH3980.

The PH3980 is twice as long so probably twice the filter surface area and twice as long before it starts bypassing, as all modern filters will do when dirty.

I don't know which vehicle the PH3980 is filter is normally recommended for but I'll bet you can find a match in your favorite brand.

My V6 came with the larger filter (made for the V8, i think) when I changed the oil for the first time I noticed the filters were not the same size. The stealer said the smaller filter is the correct filter.. and gave some excuse of why it came with the larger filter.
I am now thinking, after reading the great article you read, to change back to the V8 filter which is the model number I think you are mentioning. More area for better oil flow.. I can use the filter longer too, I assume.

 

[tomhaney1]

Re: Re: Double you filter capacity

My V6 came with the larger filter (made for the V8, i think) when I changed the oil for the first time I noticed the filters were not the same size. The stealer said the smaller filter is the correct filter.. and gave some excuse of why it came with the larger filter.
I am now thinking, after reading the great article you read, to change back to the V8 filter which is the model number I think you are mentioning. More area for better oil flow.. I can use the filter longer too, I assume.

The Fram part number is the same for the V6 as the V8, same for Mobil I believe. Same filter for either sized engine...

 

[trd_4runnin]

Just a question... I am no mechanic and am considered a novice when it comes to engines and such, but using Mobil1, or any fully synthetic oil in a completely stock engine just seems a little overkill and a waste of money. I thought that synthetic oil was designed for performance engines more or less that break down oil quicker than normal? If im wrong, please let me know your reasoning because I just can't justify spending $5/qt of oil on a motor that is stock and has been running fine on regular oil for years.

 

[Sams984Runner]

K&N 4 Life...

I have been using K&N Oil filters for the last 2 years with my last two cars and now my T4R. The most expensive (in Auto Zone) and the best in my opinion. good luck

 

[liquidvw]

I was supprised not to see Wix or Hastings filters on the list.

 

[Jacobzky]

Toyota OEM! :rocker:

 

[Jacobzky]

Left side Toyota OEM, right side Amsoil