Best oil filter for Camry -- thanks!

thanks for all the feedback i received here regarding the best oil filter and when to change it.

i'm going to be using Castrol Syntec 10W-30 oil with Purolator Premium Plus filters, at least for now. i'm going to see if i can purchase PureOne filters online since at a reasonable price since i can't get them locally.

even though i'm not hard on my vehicle (99 Camry, 2.2 4cyl) i'm going to change the oil every 5k miles, unless i use a PureOne filter in which case i will change it at 7.5k.

just changed my oil today. :)

Here is a web site for an oil filter study:

Wayne Norman

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Dont know about 2 stage but Purolator is making one now that looks like a newer design, appears to flow more air..

Who cares if it flows more air? You spend over 90% of your driving hours at less than 1/3 throttle anyway!

Thought I read the stock Toyota air filter is three stage - that is, progressively finer filter media to trap larger particles near the surface to maximize air flow while still filtering smaller particles effectively.

Just as a general guide, you'll have a difficult time improving on the Toyota parts: spark plugs, igniiton wires,vacuum lines, radiator hoses, etc. - I continue to be amazed at the quality of these and other items. Chances are, when you begin to substitue parts, you're going to reduce rather than improve performance and longevity.

Just giving him an alternate to the stock filter.