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2012 Oil Filter same as previous 2nd gen years???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Larry, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. Aug 18, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    I noticed today as I prepare for my 1st oil change (I'm at 1000K miles and ready to switch over to syn)...

    the oil filter on my 2012 Tacoma from the factory is:
    90915-20004

    compared to a few I have that are:
    $54 90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter 1 Case (QTY 10)
    90915-YZZD3

    are these the same?

    they look the same. both have "Denso" on them (I guess a brand)
    the factory (20004) filter is made in Japan
    the off the dealer shelf (YZZD3) filter is made in Thailand

    thanks for any help/info you can share.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    same?

    why the different numbers?
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:17 PM
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    The 20004 comes from the factory, and I can only speculate that its used as a break in filter. All the replacements are the YZZD3.
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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    thanks Chris

    you are always helpful with these type of questions

    thanks again. :cheers:
     
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  6. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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    Your 2010 most likely had the 20004 from the factory, too.
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    I switched to synthetic at just over 1,000 miles. I noticed the difference in part numbers too.
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    probably correct.

    I just removed it and replaced it. I'm more aware of Tacoma stuff now, because of this forum. :cheers:
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    Yup.

    The filter media is "blocky" and looks like some kind of fibrous material.
    Really strange design. Chris has a picture of the YZZD3 around somewhere. Here's the 20004

    dsc00376.jpg
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    Apparently the 20004 is still available from Japan.




    At $16 a copy.
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2012 at 7:54 PM
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    you guys are awesome with all this info

    it is the real reason I come to this forum!!!

    all the off topic stuff is just time waster-mind waster.

    thanks!
     
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    the red one came off my 2011 (factory) and the other one is the yzzd3

    [​IMG]
     
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    I would run conventional oil for the first 3,000 or so miles to allow the engine to break in nicely then switch over. Around 7,000 I'd switch out the diff to syn.
     
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    Or a K&N with a nut on top :D

    Or 4 YZZD3.

    Titus Will Toyota... I just paid $88 shipped for 20 filters.
     
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    The TRD's have a nut on them too! :cool:
     
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    stuff...
    The 20004as a different filter media, and was first used on lexus v8s. In America the part number is superceded with the yzzd3, so dealerships can't get them in for you. The 20004 is supposed to be a better filter for filtration and flow. They are supposedly still available overseas, but I could not find any. The supra guys swear by these filters. Toyota claims theat the yzzd3 will do the job so don't even worry about it.
     
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