fordandh

i always chose OEM oil filter for my is250. Recently I heard from a friend that aftermarket filter could have a much better quality. Is that true?

some recommendations? I found some aftermarket filter costs $20. Any suggestion is appreciated.

soupdawg

definitely wouldnt pay 20 bucks for an oil filter.

Jetfire

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pureone or napa gold/wix filters are pretty high up there. some bosch ones are good.

stay far away from fram.

shadowman

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I love OEM ever since I saw a display where they cutout the filter of OEM and aftermarket, then placed it side to side. The OEM was better designed with many layers to trap the dirt better... I also recommend OEM. They cost a bit more for a reason.

RAMAIR

THIS is why you should ALWAYS use the Toyota brand Oil Filters.... The other ones dont quite fit right and they bunch up leaving gaps, and plugs... If you research the web you will find this to be true.... and I believe there is a video on You Tube of a Lexus mechanic showing you the same thing.... Through Sewell Lexus they are like 5 bucks each... I usually order 2 or 3 at a time....


This is a Wix I thought it would be good... Not so much






OK So I went and found it... Im just looking out for ya all-

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?...eature=related

rookieIS

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definitely go for Toyota parts.
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c-low

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swweet nice post def. ordering some from sewell

edgeucated

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I buy the OEM filters because my dealership supports CL. However, it doesn't really bother me because I tend to change my oil way too often (every 5k)

Denver

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oem ftw. aftermarket use cheaper material

lexphin

Live here in So.Cal, my local dealer Vista Lexus in Woodland Hills charges $5.25, can`t beat that with a stick, for fit form function and price