oil filter
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#23
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.
Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.
napa # 1394
wix # 51394
#27
First, it's personal and just good enough might not be good enough for others. Like me. I like to have something that is rated better than just what's necessary, even if it's a bit more. It's the added sense of security. But no, more money doesn't necessarily mean it's better but performance specs from other companies and others who own race cars work for me. Only heard great things from filtration specs from K&N oil filters from plenty of muscle car owners and drag racers. Yes, I realize that drag cars and muscle cars are different from our tCs but again, it's peace of mind.
I also put Amsoil in my car with that K&N filter. Again, personal choice and peace of mind. Even though the cheaper ones, like Toyota brand filters, might do what's needed, I'll still take those that do more.
Again, this is all MY OPINION.
I also put Amsoil in my car with that K&N filter. Again, personal choice and peace of mind. Even though the cheaper ones, like Toyota brand filters, might do what's needed, I'll still take those that do more.
Again, this is all MY OPINION.
#28
What have you heard about the OEM filter? Is it lacking in some capacity? Knowledge is security. The OEM filter, changed at least as often as the manufacturer recommends, is all your car will ever need. Period. Anything more expensive is not neccessary and is false economy. The assumption that a K&N oil filter is somehow superior to the OEM unit is a stretch at best. I have more than a little expeience with these engines and their everyday care and feeding as a Toyota certified MDT and in my OPINION, OEM is all you will ever need and is what I would recommend. Save the extra money for some mods or something...............
#34
I've heard that FRAM has something with their filter element. It's a paper element that deteriorates faster than what they claim. Not sure though, but it's worked on my mom's car for over 50K miles so I'm keeping it on there. No major problems due to the oil ever since the beginning so, I guess they are ok.
#37
Do not use FRAM.
They used to be good, but alas, no longer.
Use the OEM Toyota filter - the latest iteration is the YZZF1 for the tC.
One of the best filters out there.
Spending more is not getting you a better filter, and is quite possibly the opposite.
Scott
They used to be good, but alas, no longer.
Use the OEM Toyota filter - the latest iteration is the YZZF1 for the tC.
One of the best filters out there.
Spending more is not getting you a better filter, and is quite possibly the opposite.
Scott
#38
K and N
Just switched the air filter and oil filter to K and N on my Tacoma. Will be doing the same thing for the tC.
If you are not using K and N, some autoparts stores have a K and n air filter demo set up to show you how much better the air flow is than other filters. My point bieng if their air filters are that much better I trust their oil filters are too. Sure they are 12 bones a pop, but when its the thing that keeps crud out of your 15-20k ride I'll pay 12 bucks all day. Just my 2 cents.
If you are not using K and N, some autoparts stores have a K and n air filter demo set up to show you how much better the air flow is than other filters. My point bieng if their air filters are that much better I trust their oil filters are too. Sure they are 12 bones a pop, but when its the thing that keeps crud out of your 15-20k ride I'll pay 12 bucks all day. Just my 2 cents.
#40
Originally Posted by SciontCya
Andrew: That (sorry) is the dumbest conclusion I've read in a long time.
Try research. It pays off.
Scott
Try research. It pays off.
Scott