python

iTrader: (4)

oem? napa has wix filters..some of the best on the market. fram is the worst..

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

+1 for Napa Gold (aka Wix) filters.

python

iTrader: (4)

u run synthetic then get the platinum...#41348

cobalt91

Are you puttin oil on the o ring when your installing filter? You shouldnt have t torque an oil filter. Only a 1/4 turn past snug and that is still hand tight.

j2b4o

The denso Toyota filters are real cheap online at rockauto and a few other places I have seen. I think 4$ or less compared to 7-12$ for the napa gold.

PureDrifter

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uhh

the napa gold lists for $6.69 online, and you can generally get them for ~$4-5 at local stores, plus you can use coupons on them.

python

iTrader: (4)

so ur worried about 2 or 3 dollars? just sell the car at that point

j2b4o

Not really worried just thought it was a good deal. Last time I got the gold it was 8.75 or something like that. The denso Toyota filters are quite nice filters much like the wix. I've seen several comparisons with almost every filter ripped apart and compared and the Toyota is always top of the list along with the wix(carquest is also wix FYI) and the nice purolator's.
Rough crowd..


some comparisons for consideration.
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/toyota.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...mpetition.html

BobN54

Oil filters is a subject where everyone has an opinion, and IMO Purolator PureOne filters are very high quality. The OEM Toyota filters are excellent too. Wix/NAPA Gold filters - alright, but nothing special.

python

iTrader: (4)

if you change ur oil at 3,000 miles it doesnt matter..its the extended miles in between that really determine whether u need a better filter. amsoil,wix,purolator and mobile 1 are all top notch filters..but dont tell me its a matter of opinion because nothing is further from the truth. btw when ur rpms get past 2000-2500 the oil by passes the filter so it doesnt even get used when ur on the freeway...again,not an opinion

j2b4o

The wix have had substantially less filter media than the competition for a few years now. They are still quality but not the "best" anymore.
And FYI you might want to get your tranny checked because at 75-80mph highway I'm sitting around 1700rpm's so unless you do 90+ every time you shouldnt be revving at 2500rpm.

billydpowe

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"quote, when ur rpms get past 2000-2500 the oil by passes the filter so it doesnt even get used when ur on the freeway. unquote." Is this true? I have never heard of this, and I have been in "automotive" all my life... I must have been sheltered... am I the only dummy here??

billydpowe

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btw when ur rpms get past 2000-2500 the oil by passes the filter so it doesnt even get used when ur on the freeway.

tell me where you got this information.... I just dont believe you are correct

Lavrishevo

iTrader: (1)

I have also never heard of this. I don't believe this is correct. Oil filter bypass valve is supposed to protect the engine in case of a blocked filter or very heavy viscosity, such as cold starts.

SpencerT

For the thread, It was a Purolator Pure One filter that I dented.