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Oil filters for 2025 LC 1958
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So FRAM is out of business, or so I was told. Surprisingly the big box store in the city is now carrying “Toyota “ branded filters. I guess I am gonna go that route.
One of the Wix filters is supposed to be very good... but I will prolly stay with Toyota filters as well, if there is some way to make sure they are not counterfeit, as described by The Car Care Nut.
It's the slight "off" red color and the printing is slightly off. If it is labeled "made in Japan" it's prob counterfeit, all the ones I've gotten from the dealer are made in Tiawan.
We use the K&N HP-1003 ones in our kits. Really most of them are more than adequate with a few exceptions. Fram gets a lot of hate, and maybe rightfully so for their orange Wal-Mart filters, but their higher grade ones are actually fine. The most important thing is not running extended OCIs on a turbo engine.
Unfortunately the Japan Denso vs. cheaper "aftermarket" Denso is super common in the Toyota world. They've been doing that for years with radiators, water pumps, and more.
Unfortunately the Japan Denso vs. cheaper "aftermarket" Denso is super common in the Toyota world. They've been doing that for years with radiators, water pumps, and more.
If you buy it on eBay or Amazon, it's almost guaranteed to be counterfeit. There are a FEW Toyota dealerships who have parts departments that sell on eBay. That's the only way I'd trust it. Otherwise go with another brand or pick them up from your dealership.
There are so many counterfeit parts being sold today, I don't trust buying them from any source other than a Toyota dealership. Not risking my warranty and engine over a $8-$10 oil filter. However, I do use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20, which is on-par with Amsoil in terms of quality.
So no oil filter bargains on Temu or Alibaba? 
If you are meeting/exceeding OEM specifications with your motor oil, what is not to like? I used the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum exclusively on my last vehicle. I even found it on sale now & then and would keep a couple of oil changes worth on-hand (along with a couple of OEM filters) when there was a rebate or discount to be had.
If you are meeting/exceeding OEM specifications with your motor oil, what is not to like? I used the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum exclusively on my last vehicle. I even found it on sale now & then and would keep a couple of oil changes worth on-hand (along with a couple of OEM filters) when there was a rebate or discount to be had.
They have everything on there. Not much I'd want to pay actual money for, and I have explained that to my business agent (but she doesn't listen).
For the price of a new OEM filter I have been sticking a new one on with every new crankcase full of oil, but there is some logic developing that the filter media's ability to filter is actually better suited to a longer interval i.e. they get better with some use on them. My next service is on Toyota, and I'll keep on with changing oil every 5000 miles or so. I'll admit I am tempted to start changing the filter with every second oil change. The horizontal design of the filter on this engine doesn't lend itself to fully priming a new filter with oil.
Priming the filter works pretty good if you only fill it 1/2 to 3/4 full, put it in place, and quickly engage the threads.
Not a drop spilled so far.
Priming the filter works pretty good if you only fill it 1/2 to 3/4 full, put it in place, and quickly engage the threads.
Not a drop spilled so far.
I did about 2/3, and yes I did have a dribble. A decent sized dribble. Maybe I am just messy personified.
I have been down the Lake Speed rabbit hole, and what I like about his content is that he isn't really selling you anything and backs up what he does say with data. I wasn't one to ponder the wear and tear incurred by a dry start after an oil/filter change. I'd hear it for a fraction of a second with my Jeep as the cartridge filled in its housing, but thought "It's only a fraction of a second."
A decade ago, if someone would have told me they were only replacing their filter at every second oil change I would have said "don't be a cheap-ass, go get a new filter and stick that on there," but now I am inclined to test that out. In the mean time, I am going to practice the Land Cruiser oil filter priming technique so I can try to be cool like ultane without making a mess
(notice the word "try")
The OEM replacement filter is made in Thailand. I always purchase directly from a dealership. I have use Olath Toyota for all my online purchases for many years. They are not always the cheapest but you can ask if you see a legitimate dealer selling for less on any parts. They “might” price match. What I really like about them is the parts department is extremely helpful in finding the correct parts….even the smallest plastic $1.00 clip or the correct steering rack at a mid year change or asking if you want the remanufactured part vs the genuine new OEM. Toyota sells competitive lower cost parts like brake pads etc and these guys will “always” help you make the decision. My local Toyota dealer is a parts department knowledge nightmare and are always more expensive. I forgot to order oil pan drain plug gaskets from Olath and the local
Dealer would not sell me just 1 or even 10….it was 25 or nothing at all.
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