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Oil Filter
Hey guys,
I was wondering what oil filters are recommended for an SC. I heard that the one people use, 90915-20004, has been discontinued. What is another good oil filter to replace that one? Thanks
I was wondering what oil filters are recommended for an SC. I heard that the one people use, 90915-20004, has been discontinued. What is another good oil filter to replace that one? Thanks
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When was it discontinued? I bought those 20004 from SUPRATRD, he works at Carson Toyota. I think it was 6.99 each in a pack of 10. I don't think that's such a bad price. But good oil filters is like synthetic oil. You have to ask yourself if you really need it. Well a good oil filter isn't 4 times the price of a standard, such as mobil 1 is $4 a quart to a $1 quart of standard. Synthetic oil supposedly allows you to have a longer oil change interval, and so should the high grade oil filter.
There was an oil filter comparison test on a website. I don't know about it's validity, but here's the link: http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
There was an oil filter comparison test on a website. I don't know about it's validity, but here's the link: http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
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Re: Oil Filter
Originally posted by maxfli555
Hey guys,
I was wondering what oil filters are recommended for an SC. I heard that the one people use, 90915-20004, has been discontinued. What is another good oil filter to replace that one? Thanks
Hey guys,
I was wondering what oil filters are recommended for an SC. I heard that the one people use, 90915-20004, has been discontinued. What is another good oil filter to replace that one? Thanks
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Mobil 1 filters are excellent as well. They have a synthetic filter media that milters out smaller particles than your "average" oil filter. Works quite well if using synthetic oil.
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AMSOIL OIL & FILTERS
Just changed oil & filter on RX 330. Put in AMSOIL 5W-30 & Amsoil Filter.
Had to remove lower front cover to get at filter but it was easy then. Have used AMSOIL products since 1980 & never a problem. It is better for the engine both summer & winter time, less wear & better mileage results. Big plus, once a year oil changes with filter every 6 months.
Had to remove lower front cover to get at filter but it was easy then. Have used AMSOIL products since 1980 & never a problem. It is better for the engine both summer & winter time, less wear & better mileage results. Big plus, once a year oil changes with filter every 6 months.
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I AM USING THE AMSOIL FILTER AS WELL
I decided to go the entire AMSOIL route myself, and I have been very pleased. Like the previous post, I have been using AMSOIL products for a long time...since 1981, and there has never been a problem.
For those of you that still like the Original Lexus Filter, Bobby @ Carson Toyota assures me that plenty are still available there. He says that if they are bought 10 at a time, it drops the price to $6.95 per filter. Better order now while you have the chance.
GSEREP1
For those of you that still like the Original Lexus Filter, Bobby @ Carson Toyota assures me that plenty are still available there. He says that if they are bought 10 at a time, it drops the price to $6.95 per filter. Better order now while you have the chance.
GSEREP1
Last edited by gserep1; 03-26-04 at 05:10 PM.
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Re: I AM USING THE AMSOIL FILTER AS WELL
Originally posted by gserep1
I decided to go the entire AMSOIL route myself, and I have been very pleased. Like the previous post, I have been using AMSOIL products for a long time...since 1981, and there has never been a problem.
For those of you that still like the Original Lexus Filter, Bobby @ Carson Toyota assures me that plenty are still available there. He says that if they are bought 10 at a time, it drops the price to $6.95 per filter. Better order now while you have the chance.
GSEREP1
I decided to go the entire AMSOIL route myself, and I have been very pleased. Like the previous post, I have been using AMSOIL products for a long time...since 1981, and there has never been a problem.
For those of you that still like the Original Lexus Filter, Bobby @ Carson Toyota assures me that plenty are still available there. He says that if they are bought 10 at a time, it drops the price to $6.95 per filter. Better order now while you have the chance.
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Re: I AM USING THE AMSOIL FILTER AS WELL
Originally posted by gserep1
For those of you that still like the Original Lexus Filter, Bobby @ Carson Toyota assures me that plenty are still available there. He says that if they are bought 10 at a time, it drops the price to $6.95 per filter. Better order now while you have the chance.
For those of you that still like the Original Lexus Filter, Bobby @ Carson Toyota assures me that plenty are still available there. He says that if they are bought 10 at a time, it drops the price to $6.95 per filter. Better order now while you have the chance.
Last edited by SeattleGS400; 03-28-04 at 09:05 PM.
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Originally posted by Lexusfreak
From what you know Seattle, what are the differences between the filters you mention?
From what you know Seattle, what are the differences between the filters you mention?
1. 20004 has a better, more durable construction (different oil baseplate, and possibly higher quality anti-drainback valve)
2. Most importantly, 20004 has better filter media (thicker synthetic element vs. thinner pleated paper media)
The newer, lower-cost YZZ series filter was designed to compete against the lower cost Frams, Purolators, etc. How it stacks up to them is another matter of discussion. In any event, for the cost difference of $3, I'm more than happy with paying more for the tried-and-true, higher-quality Toyota 20004 filter (so long as it's available).
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20004 CONSTRUCTION AND COMPARISONS TO OTHER FILTERS (like D3)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=111510
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=113260
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=107592
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...=001367#000000
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/...c;f=6;t=001236 (D-series construction vs. 20004)
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MORE OIL FILTER READING ENJOYMENT
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/par...ers/index.html
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/par...ter/index.html
http://bananags.netfirms.com/techs/oil_filters/
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sup....com/supply303 (pic of D1 filter, probably similar to D3)
http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi (oil and air filters forum)
Last edited by SeattleGS400; 03-29-04 at 11:03 AM.
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