Oil Filter Poll!!

Many filters will physically fit our engines.
That doesn't mean they are correct.

There are two different thread pitches that are very close together and the filters will generally fit, but they are not fully secure.
Also, the main issue, is the bypass valve.
Different engines have different bypass valve specifications, and in some engines, NO bypass is desired because it is internal to the oil pump (the old SBC was like that).

Yes, the standard Ford filter (PH8A cross reference) used to be the specified Toyota filter up until some time in the mid 1980s... but it is no longer the "correct" filter and using it could be pointed to by the dealership as a reason for denying warranty service.

Also, just because a filter can is larger does not mean that it uses a larger filter element than a filter half it's size.

The OEM filter does a perfectly fine job, it's cheap, and it is readily available. There is no reason to screw around with alternatives. It's not like we're driving some oddball vintage import no longer made, needing improvisation on maintenance parts.

 

There was a video done a while back and may have been someone on TW that opened all the filters and did a comparison on all of them. Toyota's filter was the best hands down.

 

OEM

 

That was Moderator and current Heep owner: Chris4x4

 

Ah, I see.

 

OEM for me and Mobil 1.

 

OEM or Wix...never heard any complaints about Wix

 

So how long will a OEM filter last if your running a 7500 or 10000 mile synthetic like Amsoil or some other brand?

 

Toyota factory-fills with Mobil-1 on the new 2.7, but still recommends 5000 mile intervals.
10,000 mile intervals are approved for other vehicles, but not the Tacoma (and some others).

 

Be careful doing that. I looked at finding a filter with a bigger can with my NAPA guy a while back. We found several that would fit, but none had the correct bypass or drain-back valves. I don't remember the part #'s for the ones we found. BTW, the 51348 also fits most Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engines.

 

FRAM coz it's need no tool to take it off...

 

Wix 51515 change every 3k miles

 

Mobile 1 and TRD High Performance oil filter (PTR43-00080).

 

I called my local Toyota dealership Saturday to get my first oil change since I bought my "used" truck in December. They wouldn't answer so I went in and bought a OEM Toyota oil filter. I went down to the Citgo where I used to get my silverado oil changed. They gave me a $2.00 oil filter credit since I brought my own. The manager came inside and asked me if Toyota said that I had to use their oil filter and I said no they didn't but I heard that the Toyota's filter has a spring in it that makes it the best or one of the best filters for my truck. He said that he Citgo brand or their brand had the spring inside theirs. He gave me an explaination of what it did. Does anybody know if this is true or not? I was going to buy 1 Toyota filter but the lady said if I bought 2 or more then it was $4.95 per filter. So I got 2 filters for $10 and some change after tax.

 

Stick with the Toyota filter.

I have no idea what "spring" you are talking about, but there are many other reasons that the Toyota filter is one of the best you can run.
As far as price, you can get them for $4 each online in boxes of 10... but 2 for $10 isn't bad.

 

LOL people use Fram??? why?

 

30 years ago they were a good filter.
Their air filters are still good, as are their cartridge oil filters and Diesel fuel filters.

 

I thought I read or someone told me that the Toyota oil filter had a spring in it that would either regulate or something to do with the oil pressure. What makes the OEM filter better, if I could get a quick run down of why? Going to look at the comparison thread to see if I can find out also.

 

The Toyota filter, and most all other filters have a bypass valve that allows oil to bypass the filter media, allowing dirty oil to enter the engine, should the filter element become clogged.

There's nothing "special" about the Toyota filter other than it is a very high quality filter element and housing.

 

Because Fram has a good marketing dept and has struck deals to line Walmart shelves with them.