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Gonna try a Fram Ultra Synthetic

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Armed in Utah, Dec 9, 2017.

  1. Dec 9, 2017 at 3:17 PM
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    Oil filter that is.........any better than the OEM ?

    IIRC......OEM was $2 or so cheaper.....

    Looks like a bit bigger capacity........give it test out........

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  2. Dec 9, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    my plans........figure I'll drive my '14 Taco 7K miles a yr.........

    5w30 full syn oil........change it once a year.....
     
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    Not a fan of Fram...even that Filter which is their premium brand.

    Beware OP, I used a Fram Ultra Synthetic ol filter on my fiance's car and had a hell of a time getting it off. I only use my hand to put it on too. I had to use vise grips to get it off.
     
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    did you pre oil 'O' ring ?

    remember.......this is a test........may just go back to OEM...

    which I have a stash of......
     
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    The same thing can happen with an OEM filter if you tighten it anywhere past just snug.

    I have to use a strap wrench most oil changes just to make things easier.
     
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    I'd stick with OE Toyota. Don't see any advantage to ANY Fram oil filter over genuine!
     
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    True, but this is the one and only time I have ever had to use a tool to remove an oil filter I put on.
     
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    Fram is not as bad as lots of people make out. I have used Fram Filters off and on for Decades. I have never had one fail on me or cause any issues.
     
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    I used FRAMs of all kinds never had any issues using them, have been using the Toyota OEMS for the quality and the cost is probably better when u buy by the case.
     
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    I stick with OEM but it could be a good filter. Best way to find out is to cut one open and examine both the quality and surface area of the filter medium.
     
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  13. Dec 11, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    is There stilll oil in the filter with the truck not running? I can’t imagine that changing overall capacity
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    I use the bigger oem filters on my 2.7 that are for the 4.0 motors, and the capacity is definitely a little more to get the dipstick to read full. This is because its a bigger filter than the kind that came on the truck. Long story short, if you use a bigger filter, youre going to increase the capacity by the difference in volume from the original style to the new style used
     
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