Oil filter recommendation since TRD filter discontinued

OE, it's 5 bucks and works for millions, don't overthink it.

 

Thanks guys. Yeah, the Amsoil filter sure looks a lot like the discontinued TRD filter. I may see about picking one up.
Agree with the comment that the quality and change interval of the oil is a bigger factor, but it does seem having a better quality filter would not hurt.

 

I installed this TRD "match" from VP racing from this seller - I believe it's made by the same manufacturer as the TRD filter was. Champ.
Good price, and if you order multiples price dropped (or free shipping - can't recall, slept since then):


https://www.myautoparts123.com/vp-vp967-oil-filter

 

i guess the better question is what do you need the TRD filter for? what makes the standard OEM filter inadequate?

 

FYI...

Now the VP version has been awol online for many months. Looks like it's gonethe way of the TRD filter - No mas....?

On Amazon, there's a seller's pic showing the metal/built in gaskets type filter from Mobile 1 - but reviews and searching that part #, it's NOT that. Standard filter.

"My Auto Parts One Two Three" sells the Royal Purple version (seems the last one standing now of the TRD type filers) at a low price $13.99 (cheaper than Amazon $20 I think) - by two you get free shipping and ("but wait, there's more!") if your order is $25 or more - they are taking off an additional $5 - no code. Good deal. I've ordered from them before. No issues.

 

The amsoil filter is virtually identical to the Trd filter.

 

100%!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKUeyHdSFdA

 

Wix

 

I thought Wix filters are made in China now.

 

I guess I am missing something...

If there are no TRD Oil Filters available, what are you supposed to do? Junk your truck?

If an owner is that concerned about the oil filter being used, I'd hope they'd be checking their oil on a regular basis. And if the oil is dirty, change it... and change the filter. A filter isn't going to prevent your oil from getting dirty, unless it disintegrates like TP.

 

Like which ones are not?

 

no one has answered me yet.

what does the trd filter do that the standard toyota filter doesn't?

 

Whatever is on sale at Wally World.

30 years of Tacomas and Tundras. They didn't care what filter. They were more happy with 5k miles oil changes.

 

I guess that's why I don't get it....
Is a high flow, low pressure drop filter? Something that you'd need to have a non-OEM Oil Pump to take advantage of?

 

And . . . .




Always pre-fill your oil filter.

 

TRD is better because it says TRD right on the box

 

OEM Local Dealer just had them for $3 each so I bought a few and it included drain plug gasket

 

The TRD/Amsoil filter is more restrictive, so the bypass valve opens more often, letting unfiltered oil through... The TRD filter also costs more, so you spend more money and generate more economic activity

 

OEM Toyota filter. $45 for a case of 10, free shipping.

 

I've been very happy running napa oil filters for many years on my vehicles