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Recommendations for Oil Filter for 2.7L 2020?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tntkiller100, Aug 6, 2020.

  1. Aug 6, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    I am planning on changing my oil soon on my new 2020 Tacoma. This will be my first time changing the oil on it and not 100% sure which one to use. Anyone have any recommendations on which oil filter I should use? Thanks
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    I got these as well, 90430-12031, oil drain gaskets. A 10 pack is $15 give or take. I get my oil from Advance Auto, Mobil 1 0/20w. I don't know if you have them near you but if you order online and pick up at the store you will usually get 20% off, sometimes 25%. They had a special on the qt size buy one get one half price awhile back. I usually buy the 5 qt jug and use the singles to top off. My local store also takes old oil.
     
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    I buy the OEM filter on Ebay one at a time because I change my oil once a year and I might die before I used up a case of 10. I also bought a pack of the blue crush washers in case the Ebay seller sends me a filter without the crush washer.

    Advanced Auto Parts has a hell of a discount on 0W-20 Shell Rotella right now. I use it in my truck. Stock up while you can!


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  7. Aug 6, 2020 at 9:24 AM
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    yes,yes,yes on the Rotella, order online and use the 20% off coupon code then pick up at store, comes out as $1.99 qt.
     
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    I recommend AMSOIL for oil and WIX for filters. Lots of good videos on whats is best but I tend to overthink & over index on engineering of things. (Go watch Project Farm on Youtube) I also recently changed my oil and used the MotivX Tacoma kit. It was awesome and not a drop on the ground. Then I replaced the oil plug with a FUMOTO valve. Life is good!

    But, many of the metal mesh oil filters and high quality companies will do just fine.
     
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    They have an additional 25% off if you use code: WIKI25

    Really good stuff!
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    You are in for a treat! (evil grin) No spin on here and that is why I recommend to people the kit. You have to plunger the filter housing, drain the oil then remove a oil filter housing, change o-rings, etc. It's easy, but not your old method.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EsZzNw3Gxg
     
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    I have the Honey app on my laptop and it usually finds the best deal. You also earn speed perk bucks at Advance Auto as well. It's $5 off most items.
     
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    I've been spending $17 for the fancy Mobile 1 at O'Reillys. stupid?
     
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    I guess it's WIX not Mobile 1?
     
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    2.7L uses a spin on filter
     
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    Ohhh okay, that makes more sense. I was wondering why the spin on filters kept saying they fit my taco, but when I checked youtube they were completely different types of filters. Thanks, this was the answer I was looking for.

    Semper Fi
     
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    yes, they are made by CHAMPION Labs you can get a cheaper AC Delco or Supertech filter made by CHAMPION that will be good for 5-10k miles at WALMART or ROCKAUTO
     
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