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Oil filters?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tennesseetaco23, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:02 AM
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    Tennesseetaco23

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    What kind of oil filters do yall use for yalls newer tacomas? I was wondering if i should go back factory or is there something yall recommend?
     
  2. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:39 AM
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    AaronArf

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    Same ^
     
  3. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:49 AM
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    Toyotacrawler

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    Fram Oil Filter Part# - PH3614 is what I use.
     
  4. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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    PSJ

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    Factory filters are hard to beat- I have not seen another filter I would rather run then OEM. ;)
     
  5. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    JLee

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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    I'm with everyone OEM filters are all I use.
     
  6. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    TacoCat

    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    Theres a comparison on here somewhere. OEM appeared to be the best quality, even against the higher dollar filters.
     
  7. Apr 9, 2012 at 7:04 AM
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    Toyotacrawler

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    I used Fram in my 01 Taco.
    110,000 miles, regular oil changes every 3000 miles...Never had any engine problems at all. Don't know where my old Taco is now, but I would think it's still doing just fine. Of course, I do think Toyota built em tougher back then though...we shall see. Hope my 2010 holds up like my 01 did.

    It would appear so.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2012 at 7:15 AM
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    John3

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    I was using the Mann ML 1003 oil filter until I saw this (Thanks Chris 4X4)

    http://youtu.be/kqosalQDQ-A

    I now have a case of factory oil filters in the shed waiting to be installed at the next oil change.
     
  9. Apr 9, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    ScreamingTaco

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    www.bobistheoilguy.com

    Everything you've ever wanted to know about oil and oil related products... and a whole lot of shit you could care less about too.
     
  10. Apr 9, 2012 at 8:00 AM
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    sherlock

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    I wouldn't use a Fram oil filter even if you gave them to me!
     
  11. Apr 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    Toyotacrawler

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    5100's set to 1.75" Wheelers 3 leaf progressive AAL & 5100's for the rear Konig Countersteer Offroads K&N Drop in WeatherTech's Bed Mat Blacked out Badges Rear leaf TSB
    Agreed. I'll be using OEM from now on. Thanks man.
     
  12. Apr 9, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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  13. Apr 9, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    back to bone stock.
    i think the last time i bought OEM, the lady at the counter gave me some internet special pricing. $5 each..i got 4 of them.

    i havent bought a FRAM for 25 years.
     
  14. Apr 9, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Camelbacktoyota parts ( vendor on here) sells them to members for $3.96
     
  15. Apr 9, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    WIX filter from Oreily's
     
  16. Apr 9, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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    I use Napa platinum filters..
     
  17. Apr 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    OEM. Use to use Wix which is a good filter also.
     
  18. Apr 9, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    Been reluctant to use OEM thanks to Honda. Stock filter for that car made in Japan by Toyo Roki, but unless you special order it under an S2000 part # for $20+ they give you the 'genuine Honda' filter made by ...Fram.

    Glad to know Toyota actually sells the customer a good filter.
     
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