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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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they are both great filters, the Motorcraft can be found at auto parts stores for $5, the Nippon Denso is a lot more nowadays, because the made in Japan oversize model has become rather rare.

where did you find the 90915-20004 for sale and how much were they charging for it?
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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I found this, but now that I took a better look at it, I am not convinced any more... maybe it is for real, maybe not?

http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2217

However, I also found this, seems promising - advanced synthetic filter media, anti-drain back valve, large size :
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-D3330-Distance-Performance-Filter/dp/B0034HWNW4/ref=pd_sbs_auto_6 http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-D3330-Distance-Performance-Filter/dp/B0034HWNW4/ref=pd_sbs_auto_6

Any thoughts?
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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OK, started researching all this filter and oil stuff and my eyes are starting to bleed...
A few interesting possibilities: AMSOIL ATF ("severe gear 75w-90 - hard to find, but not impossible) and perhaps even AMSOIL "Absolute Efficiency" engine oil.
Now, I am looking at a possibility that one of the long life AMSOIL filters may be able to replace the Denso OEM ones?

Here are some tests if you feel like loosing your eyesight:

http://www.goodsenseoil.com/G2457-GearOilWhitePaper.pdf

and:

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g2192.pdf

This filter test is a few years old, so don't rush to conclusions:

http://www.minimopar.net/oilfilters/...tml#harddriver
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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I really can't get excited or concerned if a filter costs $5 or $10. I'm driving a Lexus after all.
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Default Confirm fit for the Motorcraft filter?

Amazon and Advance Auto all say that that Motorcraft FL-400S does not fit the 2001-2006 LS430. Can anyone confirm these websites are not accurate?
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:01 AM
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They do fit. It's just the specs are somewhat different then OEM and this automatically generates a does not fit error.

Right now, I run the Bosch Distance Plus filter with Mobile One synthetic.
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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PP or Ultra motor oil and a Fram Ultra filter...
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sscheuri
Amazon and Advance Auto all say that that Motorcraft FL-400S does not fit the 2001-2006 LS430. Can anyone confirm these websites are not accurate?
I just ordered mine from Amazon, the very Motorcraft that they say does not fit, and it fits perfectly well on my 1990 LS400.
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by XJSFan
PP or Ultra motor oil and a Fram Ultra filter...
when you use Ultra motor oil and an Ultra filter on an LS430 that has the Ultra option package - the universe bends slightly
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by LScowboyLS
when you use Ultra motor oil and an Ultra filter on an LS430 that has the Ultra option package - the universe bends slightly
Good one! LOL...
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by peterls
I found this, but now that I took a better look at it, I am not convinced any more... maybe it is for real, maybe not?

http://l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=2217
Why are there multiple links to "Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts" in that link above? I'm looking to buy some of these filters but I don't trust that site. I've tried submitting a question but I'm not putting my contact info anywhere on their site.

Does anyone know of any site that sells the 90915-20004 filters?
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
They do fit. It's just the specs are somewhat different then OEM and this automatically generates a does not fit error.

Right now, I run the Bosch Distance Plus filter with Mobile One synthetic.
Are you using a D3300 or another filter?
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Pretty sure it is D3330.
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 06:16 PM
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does anyone run non synthetic oils on the 3uz?
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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I just did my first oil change an hour ago and I used normal 5w 30 ,,non synthetic ,,,is this ok?
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