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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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Default Which oil filter should i get?

well the free oil change is over and now its time for me to spend money on oil and oil filters. im getting AMSoil but not sure which filter to get...i was thinking FRAM since its cheap but probably not going to since its really cheap...

i can get Mobil 1 but i think their products are overrated.
Old Jul 25, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Avoid Fram at all costs.

If anything, just stick with OEM. Mobil 1 are also decent.
Old Jul 26, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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lol TRD performance oil filter?
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Just buy the standard OEM filter... They are like $3-4. Stay away from the TRD one, not worth it.

Construction is excellent on the OEM filters and performance is great.
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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no brainer....

http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.ph...0&parts_id=970
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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i use napa gold filters its the same as wix
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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OEM ftw
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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This site has a filter and oil package.

http://www.dezod.com/cat-tc-maintenance.cfm
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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OEM!!
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