Synthetic oil - oil filter selection
12-29-09, 03:51 PM
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Synthetic oil - oil filter selection
I found Castrol Edge 5QT at walmart for $26 and picked couple of them to try on 2005 GX. It has 54K miles. I don't plan to extend oil change interval to anything beyound 7500. Currently using stock filter with Castrol synthectic blend at every 5000 miles.
Still like to know what is good filter to use along with synthetic oil?. Any input/suggestions appreciated. .
Still like to know what is good filter to use along with synthetic oil?. Any input/suggestions appreciated. .
12-29-09, 06:40 PM
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You can check the following site for oil + filter recommendations: http://bobistheoilguy.com/
In general they recommend the following filters:
1) Napa ProSelect = WIX
2) Advance Auto Parts "Total Grip"
3) Motorcraft
4) Walmart Supertech (Made by Champion)
5) Purolator Pure Premium = Bosch = PepBoys ProLine
6) Purolator Pure One = Mobil1
7) Fram Xtended Guard (not all Fram filters are recommended, only the Xtended Guard)
In general they recommend the following filters:
1) Napa ProSelect = WIX
2) Advance Auto Parts "Total Grip"
3) Motorcraft
4) Walmart Supertech (Made by Champion)
5) Purolator Pure Premium = Bosch = PepBoys ProLine
6) Purolator Pure One = Mobil1
7) Fram Xtended Guard (not all Fram filters are recommended, only the Xtended Guard)
01-01-10, 09:16 AM
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Your GX uses the same filter as my RX300. For several years I was using the stock size K&N HP-1002 that equates to the respective Toyota filter, but later moved up to a larger K&N HP-2009 that fits without issue (several Tacoma and Solara owners mentioned this to me).
If you don't want to use K&N, they mention cross applications for this same larger oil filter here, http://www.knfilters.com/search/kn_c...x?part=HP-2009
If you don't want to use K&N, they mention cross applications for this same larger oil filter here, http://www.knfilters.com/search/kn_c...x?part=HP-2009
01-01-10, 06:21 PM
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I was debatig on using a larger filter (than OEM) but wasn't sure about its impact on oil pressure. Did you notice any improvement or impact by switching to larger size filter?.
I got two Purolator PureONE filters from Amazon for $9.48.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ss_T15_product
I got two Purolator PureONE filters from Amazon for $9.48.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ss_T15_product
01-02-10, 10:14 AM
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only thing the larger filter will do for you is provide more filter media to catch particulate in the oil, thus keeping your oil cleaner longer, which is good for those of us using synthetic oil and extended oil change intervals. As long as you account for the extra volume of the filter when filling, then there should be no change in oil pressure or overall performance of the engine.
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01-10-10, 06:56 AM
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Update after full synthetic & Pureone oil filter change (10 days ago):
At cold start, GX doesn't produce the same type of sound at 1500-2000 rpm as it used to be. Also, from cold start or just after stop (signals, stop sign, traffic etc), it used to feel that engine doesn't pick up the momentum immediately but rather struggles at around 1500rpm for about 15-30 seconds before starts driving normally. During that period, I hear engine noise as well. This also eliminated 90% of the time. Only very rarely, I felt it stuck at 1500rpm range for few seconds before starts driving smoothy.
Cold start warm-up time - didn't notice any changes it takes to come to warm-up temperature before and after full synthetic change.
On a different note, had done oil change on 2000 ES and requested the dealer to use YZZD3 (normally they use YZZD1 on ES) oil filter. Which is slightly larger than stock YZZD1. They topped off very little extra oil to account for larger filter. From driving experience, I didn't notice any difference. However, I plan on switching to full synthectic on that as well. Even though it has 135k mile, it has no leaks and no sludge. So, I am comfortable on that. Fell post the experience here later.......may after few months.
At cold start, GX doesn't produce the same type of sound at 1500-2000 rpm as it used to be. Also, from cold start or just after stop (signals, stop sign, traffic etc), it used to feel that engine doesn't pick up the momentum immediately but rather struggles at around 1500rpm for about 15-30 seconds before starts driving normally. During that period, I hear engine noise as well. This also eliminated 90% of the time. Only very rarely, I felt it stuck at 1500rpm range for few seconds before starts driving smoothy.
Cold start warm-up time - didn't notice any changes it takes to come to warm-up temperature before and after full synthetic change.
On a different note, had done oil change on 2000 ES and requested the dealer to use YZZD3 (normally they use YZZD1 on ES) oil filter. Which is slightly larger than stock YZZD1. They topped off very little extra oil to account for larger filter. From driving experience, I didn't notice any difference. However, I plan on switching to full synthectic on that as well. Even though it has 135k mile, it has no leaks and no sludge. So, I am comfortable on that. Fell post the experience here later.......may after few months.
01-10-10, 07:52 PM
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Sat..since you have a high mileage car, Also make sure you change the OEM Ventilation Valve ( P/n 12204-50030) You will notice the difference, as this is directly related to the EGR.
JD you say you have the toyota filter at 5/- from the dealer, make sure what part you are getting, There are two variants available.
1. 90915-YZZD4 - Made in Thailand. Cost 5/-
2. 90915-20004 - Made in Japan - Cost 11/-
The latter one architecture is much better when you compare them. The parts are much better quality.
JD you say you have the toyota filter at 5/- from the dealer, make sure what part you are getting, There are two variants available.
1. 90915-YZZD4 - Made in Thailand. Cost 5/-
2. 90915-20004 - Made in Japan - Cost 11/-
The latter one architecture is much better when you compare them. The parts are much better quality.
01-13-10, 03:04 AM
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Yes, it would make the difference, The definition for PCV is "The PCV Valve recirculates partially burned gases from the engine’s crankcase to the combustion chamber. This improves fuel economy and reduces engine emissions while preventing the buildup of harmful sludge and corrosion. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation" The attached images gives you an idea of high mileage vehicles, what happens. ( Courtesy of LS400 ). The GX has got the similar PCV but its bit shorter snout. (bit of L shape ). Cost around 10/- 15/- bucks only. Worth it for the replacement.
01-24-10, 03:04 PM
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Remove the metal skid plate under the front of the engine and you can access the filter, drain and replace without getting oil on anything. You may have to lift the truck just a couple of inches to remove the skid plate unless/until you've straightened the little hook thingees on the front of the plate a little bit.
02-14-10, 08:33 AM
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where is this located on the gx470? how easy is it to replace?
Yes, it would make the difference, The definition for PCV is "The PCV Valve recirculates partially burned gases from the engine’s crankcase to the combustion chamber. This improves fuel economy and reduces engine emissions while preventing the buildup of harmful sludge and corrosion. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation" The attached images gives you an idea of high mileage vehicles, what happens. ( Courtesy of LS400 ). The GX has got the similar PCV but its bit shorter snout. (bit of L shape ). Cost around 10/- 15/- bucks only. Worth it for the replacement.