OIL FILTER BASICS
05-09-2005, 10:23 PM
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This thread deserves a STICKY!
good info, I figured if Toyota puts thier name on something- it has to be good!
thats why I have always stuck with Toyota oil and filter. I may start changing my oil every 5k instead if 2.5 k!
good info, I figured if Toyota puts thier name on something- it has to be good!
thats why I have always stuck with Toyota oil and filter. I may start changing my oil every 5k instead if 2.5 k!
Honda and GM also do this!
So really you are buying Mobil oil that has been tweaked to meet Toyota engine spec!
05-10-2005, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by IBJanky
Supertech oil filters are the best bang for the buck
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
05-10-2005, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by IBJanky
Supertech oil filters are the best bang for the buck
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
05-10-2005, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by IBJanky
Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by IBJanky
Supertech oil filters are the best bang for the buck
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
05-11-2005, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by IBJanky
Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by IBJanky
Supertech oil filters are the best bang for the buck
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
unless i missed something, I did not read anything bad about Supertech
a lot of people there agree that Supertech is a great filter at a great price
05-12-2005, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by IBJanky
Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by IBJanky
Originally Posted by Sciond
Originally Posted by IBJanky
Supertech oil filters are the best bang for the buck
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
It's a great quality filter at a very low price (<$3 at Walmart)
unless i missed something, I did not read anything bad about Supertech
a lot of people there agree that Supertech is a great filter at a great price
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...=002440#000000
hope this helps explain why I said it..but the debate rages on as you will see
05-12-2005, 01:05 AM
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Here is another very good site about different types of filters and test results. I really like the pic's they have of all the filters taken apart. I was a big fan of Hasting oil filters when I owned quad 4 based GM's. Hastings also makes the filters for Amsoil. http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/
05-16-2005, 07:56 PM
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The only good FRAM filter is the FRAM x2 series filter. So, if you shop Walmart, you can get them there at about $10.00. You will notice the filter has a black rough finish on the end of it.
Here is a snip from one of the above links.
The FRAM x2 (and only the FRAM x2 Series) is probably the most heavily constructed filter I've seen so far. Though all of the Japanese made filters were of exceptional quality, the Fram x2 was as good in every way. Of note with the construction were the following features: metal screen backing the media, heavy metal end caps (all other Fram filters have cardboard), and 2 layer filter medium. Lab testing indicates this filter is fine at 5000 miles use with Mobil 1.
Here is a snip from one of the above links.
The FRAM x2 (and only the FRAM x2 Series) is probably the most heavily constructed filter I've seen so far. Though all of the Japanese made filters were of exceptional quality, the Fram x2 was as good in every way. Of note with the construction were the following features: metal screen backing the media, heavy metal end caps (all other Fram filters have cardboard), and 2 layer filter medium. Lab testing indicates this filter is fine at 5000 miles use with Mobil 1.
03-03-2006, 02:27 AM
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Re: OIL FILTER BASICS
Thank you Scott17 for finally getting the point across to me about cheap aftermarket filters. I used to think a filter is a filter is a filter. but not anymore. I'm so glad I saw your post before my first oil change. From now on it's all genuine Toyota and Honda filters for both my cars. What an epiphany!
03-03-2006, 05:08 PM
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03-06-2006, 05:57 AM
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this is a great thread. I never really thought about the filter much but after reading this I will be. I also wanted to ask since we are talking about oil, can you actually put a bigger oil pan our our cars and also is there a good solution to pull any shavings of metal if any to the bottom. i have heard of magnetic drain plugs I believe but never checked into it. Also, i have had my first two changes done at Instant Oil change. I am going to start doing it myself. Does anyone know what filters they use in general?
03-06-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jmitch8011
this is a great thread. I never really thought about the filter much but after reading this I will be. I also wanted to ask since we are talking about oil, can you actually put a bigger oil pan our our cars and also is there a good solution to pull any shavings of metal if any to the bottom. i have heard of magnetic drain plugs I believe but never checked into it. Also, i have had my first two changes done at Instant Oil change. I am going to start doing it myself. Does anyone know what filters they use in general?
Your filter should be good enough for getting metal out of the system - if you need more, you have problems.
That said, some people put the on the bottom of the oil pan (magnets) and some put them on their oil filters. The filter idea is better as you'd have to take out the pan and clean occasionally if you put them there.
I think for anything normal with any new car, it's not needed.
Scott
