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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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what are all of you guys using ?
what brand?
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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most people here use the Toyota OEM filters. Sorry I don't know the part number
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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OEM Toyota

I used to use the AMSOIL high flow filters but they changed the design and now they cost $12 each.

I got a 10 pack of Toyota filters for $35.
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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Toyota Part number 90915-YZZF1 on my xB.
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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SEARCH. Tons of info.
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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OEM is the way to go! I recently bought a case of 10 oem filters for $34...
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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Cheap yet effective ... Can be found at the local pep boys

Purolator Premium Plus - L14477 3.99

or the clone - ProLine PLL-14477 2.99
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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i use wix oil filters
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toyota oem
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Originally Posted by TJ
Cheap yet effective ... Can be found at the local pep boys

Purolator Premium Plus - L14477 3.99

or the clone - ProLine PLL-14477 2.99
which one is preferred?

and the premium plus cost more, but is it actually "better" or worth the extra dollar???
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K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Bosch filters are nice, I would say equal to oem and you can get them at any Autozone.
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I use Mobil 1 filters with Mobil 1 oil. They are durable and last 5k. I also use K&N sometimes. Both are great!
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Originally Posted by web
K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.
where can i buy these, and at wat price?
is there a certain size, or one fits all?

also, is there more than 1 K&N oil filter. u kno, like a "plus"
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Originally Posted by spECIal
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K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.
where can i buy these, and at wat price?
is there a certain size, or one fits all?

also, is there more than 1 K&N oil filter. u kno, like a "plus"
K&N runs you ~12$ at Autozone
Part number I'm not sure, it's on the back side of my filter the way it's screwed on. (ask the counter and they'll tell you)

No plus model for the K&N. It's a race filter already.
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I get mine at Autozone. Most auto stores should carry them. I think they are around $11. Just ask the person at the counter they will look it up for you on the computer. I haven't seen any other type of K&N oil filter.
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Beat me to it!
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thanx guys :D
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