Oil change recommendations?

I got a 2003 2WD V6 in October, and I'm doing my first oil change on this vehicle. I'm going with Pennzoil Platinum oil, but am unsure about the brand of filter I should use. I recently was informed that Fram is not the way to go, and don't think I can get my hands on a K&N filter. I'm looking at Denso, and wanted to see if there were any recommendations as to brands or if anyone can recommend Denso, as I'm told they manufacture OEM filters for Toyota. TIA.

 

Don't over think it. I have used many different kinds in my 99 and never had an issue. If it's like my 99 it sits sideways and it will make a bit of a mess when you remove it. It's easier to get at if you remove the skid plate.

Have fun!

 

I get the Toyota ones from Walmart. Just don’t get the cheapest fram

 

If you buy a case of 10 Toyota oil filters are competitive with major brands.

I hear the trick is to look for the anti drain back valve in the filter.

The sooner the oil is in the is in the valve cover the better.

 

Go Toyota OEM on the filter.

 

Toyota all day.

 

Toyota, Wix, Puralator, Motorcraft are all great brands. You'll need to cross reference for part numbers.

 

Air filter - Toyota OEM (17801-46060) or,

$93 aFe 31-10013 Air Filter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ABORFW/

*with the AFe no oiling of the filter. Just drop in and go. To clean, good couple of taps on the pavement or just blast it with water. Let dry and good to go. I've had the same one in since 2014. How many regular filters would that be? lol


Oil: Mobil 1

Oil Filter - 90915-YZZD1 or 90915-YZZD3

Oil Filter Wrench that fits -

$17 Steelman 75mm x 14 Flute Oil Filter Cap Wrench, 3-8" Drive, Low-Profile Design for Confined Space

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P4B8FRA

Don't forget to replace your drain plug crush washer.

$9 Genuine Toyota - Oil Drain Plug Gaskets (QTY10)

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-Drain-Gaskets-90430-12031/dp/B007OW6MD6/

Cheers.

 

Greatly appreciated, crazy timing as I was just looking up the part numbers.

 

If you going with synthetic oil and extending your oil changes to 5K+, get a oil filter designed for syn oils - Fram Ultra/ToughGuard, Purolator One/Boss, Wix XP, etc … otherwise, it don't really matter. Do make sure it has an anti-drain valve, highly recommended where the filter sits sideways or upside down; it prevents oil from draining out in between starts.

 

OEM filter

 

Mobil one is a good option too. Beware of counterfeit OEM filters.

 

Napa Gold, its a Wix without the "5" prefix.

 

Don’t want to start my own thread to ask this dumb little question, I’ve always used the Toyota filters. But I actually ran out and the parts shop had denso filters, same same ?

 

DENSO Engine Oil Filter compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2.4L 2.7L 3.4L 4.0L L4 V6 1995-2018 Oil Change Lubricant Filters

$12 DENSO Engine Oil Filter compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2.4L 2.7L 3.4L 4.0L L4 V6 1995-2018 Oil Change Lubricant Filters

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0836FFMVT

These bad boys.

 

Denso does make a lot of OEM parts, but like I said I’d be careful of counterfeits, especially from online. IIRC only dealerships are licensed to sell OEM parts unfortunately.

 

got it from an auth denso dealer. So I assume it was fine. I usually order my filters or get em from Walmart

 

I buy the napa platinum ones when I can get 'buy 3, get 20%' deal every other month they have...'bucket discount'.....
These are on par to the K % N racing ones ......the good ones.....not those from walmart......


Oil Filter - Platinum PFL 41348 | Buy Online - NAPA Auto Parts (napaonline.com)


In fact I bet these use the latest modern design.....30 yrs newer than oem.....