spECIal- I have 3 Proline filters here in my garage.. I would pick them since they're a dollar cheaper and they're just the same as the purolator ...

 

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Do some reading and you will all be buying Toyota.

 

napa brand is made by WIX well the new filters are just restickered as napa brand even has the same part number but wix has a number 5 in front of the oil filter part number

napa # 1394

wix # 51394

 

Toyota filters here. Love how you can get them in a 10 pack. Surprised no one is using Fram. LOL

 

i wonder why

 

It blows my mind that some of these folks are paying $12 for an oil filter when the OEM filter (which performs as well as will ever be needed) is about $3

 

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.

 

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...............

 

P.S. take a look at the OIL FILTER BASICS thread that is stickied at the top of this forum........................

 

Eh, I'll stick with my K&N setup. Worked great for my past 2 vehicles so I trust it.

 

Can't argue with such well thought out logic like that, now can we?

 

No we can't b/c it's personal choice. Thought we already stated that earlier.

 

I am using Toyota but what is wrong with FRAM? I haven't heard anything bad about them, please explain or point me in the right direction

 

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.

 

Toyota filter.

 

K&N here

 

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

 

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.

 

Andrew: That (sorry) is the dumbest conclusion I've read in a long time.
Try research. It pays off.

Scott

 

Pretty brash there don't you think. I think it would be a rather odd assumtion that a $3 oil filter would be equal to a $12 K and N filter. Or maybe I am just paying too much and K and N is just repackaging a standard oil filter and all of us that are buying them are the suckers.