1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 2000 PreRunner Extended Stabilizer bar links Bank 1 Sensor 2 location Moving to Alaska - Engine Heaters CB Radio Install Changing cvs with manual hubs WTH-The Washer Fluid Bottle?

Air Filter

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bryan459, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. Jul 7, 2013 at 10:59 AM
    #1
    bryan459

    #1
    bryan459 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2012
    Member:
    #92557
    Messages:
    45
    Gender:
    Male
    Here's an easy one. Replacing air filter on 2004 6cyl prerunner. OEM or aftermarket?
     
    bryan459, Jul 7, 2013
    #1
  2. Jul 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM
    #2
    sirsaechao

    #2
    sirsaechao Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2009
    Member:
    #17772
    Messages:
    3,100
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    CA
    Vehicle:
    2002 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD 3.4L 4X4 V6
    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    OEM isn't reusable but does a great job. Aftermarket dry filter is. I like the dry filter not K&N that you oil.
     
    sirsaechao, Jul 7, 2013
    #2
  3. Jul 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM
    #3
    Juggernaut

    #3
    Juggernaut Captain

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2009
    Member:
    #23111
    Messages:
    1,884
    Gender:
    Male
    Sacramento
    Vehicle:
    18 PreRunner TRD OffRoad DCSB
    ^yup. OEM filters better than afe pro dry s. With that said my truck doesn't see to many dirt roads, so I went for the afe filter. Never have to buy another filter, acceleration sound appeared to get a little louder, no noticeable increase in performance though. If you go offroad a lot I would stick with oem.
     
    Juggernaut, Jul 7, 2013
    #3
  4. Jul 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM
    #4
    Hansel

    #4
    Hansel Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2013
    Member:
    #100925
    Messages:
    217
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Glenn
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    base
    years ago I did some research and came to the conclusion that the K&N oiled filter might allow more dust through, so I decided against it. I'm not sure if their technology has changed.

    OEM is good, but I think a high quality aftermarket should be fine also.
     
    Hansel, Jul 7, 2013
    #4
  5. Jul 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM
    #5
    xtyfighterx

    #5
    xtyfighterx Master Shredder

    Joined:
    May 16, 2013
    Member:
    #104293
    Messages:
    1,865
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ty
    CDA Idaho/ Deadhorse Ak
    Vehicle:
    09 DC SW TRD OR/ 2015 tundra CM off road sr5
    3in lift, 5100s front and rear, OME 887 springs 2in aal, 285 75 16 Duratracs, mb 352 black wheels, white sport grill, derp'd lower valance, derp'd front toyota emblem white, tinted windows, tinted tail lights, trd shorty antenna, trd hitch cover, trd valve stem caps, trd neoprene covers, trd all weather floor mats, kenwood double din, stampede window visors, flyzeye interior leds, anytime fog light mod, flashlight mod, kool vue intake, LED dome light, Lund bug shield, TRD shift knob,front mud flaps removed, Debadged, truxedo roll up bed cover, led fog light bulbs, led parking light bulbs, led dtrls bulbs, led headlight bulbs, led back up light bulbs, led license plate bulbs, tinted license plate covers, 18" magnaflow muffler, 32in ebay, light bar, coverking neoprene resr seat cover, oem trd skid plate, trd decal on center caps, oem trd exhaust tip, blacked out pinch welds, color matched mirror covers.
    either or it all does the same thing
     
    xtyfighterx, Jul 7, 2013
    #5
  6. Jul 7, 2013 at 4:54 PM
    #6
    bryan459

    #6
    bryan459 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2012
    Member:
    #92557
    Messages:
    45
    Gender:
    Male
    Thanks guys. I'll check oem price vs aftermarket dry price.
     
    bryan459, Jul 7, 2013
    #6
  7. Jul 8, 2013 at 1:10 PM
    #7
    kn38ms

    #7
    kn38ms Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2010
    Member:
    #39969
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    NW, FL
    kn38ms, Jul 8, 2013
    #7
  8. Jul 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM
    #8
    asus611

    #8
    asus611 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2010
    Member:
    #29821
    Messages:
    254
    Gender:
    Male
    CA
    Vehicle:
    03 Double Cab Prerunner
    I picked up a couple OEM air filters for my truck as well as my parent's 4runner for $19 each.
     
    asus611, Jul 8, 2013
    #8
  9. Jul 8, 2013 at 5:48 PM
    #9
    grovestreet

    #9
    grovestreet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2012
    Member:
    #83572
    Messages:
    77
    Gender:
    Male
    grovestreet, Jul 8, 2013
    #9

Products Discussed in

Purolator A24645 Classic Air Filter
$19.79
To Top