Better Oil Filter?

leeb18c · 10-26-2009, 01:57 AM

After 6k (2nd) oil change I think I'll probably order a case of OEM and do 5k filter change with Mobile 1 10k until I find a better filter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiocycle

Well, I just bought a box of OEM Toy filters but the first filter I got from 'Auto Zone' was STP brand. Looks about the same to me. I wouldn't be surprised if several different brands were made at the same place and just 'branded'. It seems paper is the only thing out there at the moment; not sure it will ever be otherwise.

Jim05 · 10-26-2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeb18c

Does it still uses a paper filter or a different material? Thanks.

The Purolater is also paper.

alfon · 10-26-2009, 02:48 PM

I changed my oil after 7,500 miles with Moibl 1 0X20 oil. I examined the toyota factory oil filter. It looked fine and could easily go another 7,500 miles.

I would not be concerned about using the factory toyota filter
for extended oil changes.

alfon

triumph1 · 10-26-2009, 03:36 PM

I ran Wix filters on my '01 Mercedes SLK320 that used a cartridge type filter, and they did just fine for my 20k OCI's.

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alfon Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: seaside, oregon Posts: 187 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Better Oil Filter? I changed my oil after 7,500 miles with Moibl 1 0X20 oil. I examined the toyota factory oil filter. It looked fine and could easily go another 7,500 miles. I would not be concerned about using the factory toyota filter for extended oil changes. alfon

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