I don't know much about the technical stuff, but perhaps you could ask your friends/wife/etc. to accompany you on a fun trip to the dealer, and you each buy ONE filter???
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20 years ago
I don't know much about the technical stuff, but perhaps you could ask your friends/wife/etc. to accompany you on a fun trip to the dealer, and you each buy ONE filter???
Questions about oil filters abound. You are not alone. Check out this forum (BOBISTHEOILGUY) on oil filters:
I did some digging and found a site that has some good info on oil, sludge, and filters. Guy seems to know his stuff.
I think I remember a while back someone on this newsgroup saying that Purolator made Toyota's filters, but I have no idea if that info was accurate or not. I usually just buy the Fram Double Guard or Extra Guard, which ever is the best buy when I am shopping. I stick with Fram mainly because I don't have to look anything up, I have the numbers memorized for all our vehicles (even the Prism, which we sold two years ago.) Silly reason, I know, but I've had no problems with them and I change my oil on a regular basis. Nearest dealer is over 30 miles away, so I decided it's not worth the trouble ;) Dee
Purolator oil filters are made by ArvinMeritor Corp., a major supplier of auto parts to the auto makers. Most Toyota filters are made by Denso.
In addition to Toyota filters, I like WIX and the indentical Napa-Gold, Baldwin and the indentical Hastings, Purolator, and Bosch Premium.
Ken
Ken: Please note,Denso has bought out Purolator. Stay Kool......
WT
ArvinMeritor and Denso had a 50/50 joint venture called Purodenso manufacturing filters in Tennesse, apparently mainly for the Japanese automakers' U.S., Canadian, and Mexican plants.
I've done some extensive research on oil filters and oil. The absolute worst rated filters on the market contain the Fram and Pennzoil brand names. For a budget filter look for something manufactured by Champion Labs such as STP, or Duetsch. The best rated filters are the Mobile1, K & N, and Amsoil filters but they will run you around $9 to $12 each. For a reasonable filter the Bosch line and the high end Purelators are good, about $6 each. My oil definitely looks better after 3,000 miles with the Bosch filter. Another suggestion is a magnetic oil plug or a filter magnet. An independant study found that the Toyota filters actually weren't very good over a
3,000 mile interval. Not only is filter media important but flow is just as critical. If the filter goes into bypass mode due to being too restrictive that is worse than having a poor quality filter element.You left out one very good filter, which is "AC Delco". Most AutoZone carry them for around $3.50 plus tax.
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