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What oil filters do you trust the most?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by RepentOrPerish, Aug 29, 2024.

  1. Oct 5, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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    3JOH22A

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    I just picked up 6 OEM filters from the dealership for $4.41 each before sales tax. Good enough for me.
     
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  4. Oct 6, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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    That’s a great price. I guess the fact they’re mass produced allows a manufacturer who charges $12 for a bolt (figuratively speaking) to sell oil filters for such a low price.
     
  5. Oct 10, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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    Can you share some examples?
     
  8. Oct 13, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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    I hadn’t seen that. My fever has resolved and I’m returning to OEM. Yes, I sold my stash, but for enough $ to cover replacing it using a local dealer’s online discount. Still seems odd that the Toyota/Denso filters perform poorly in tests but I think I ended up trying to solve a nonexistent problem.
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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    YouTube has a ton of biased people, I watch quite a few channels “Project Farm” being one of my favorites for reviewing stuff.

    I’ll stick to what I am comfortable with, 285k it must be working so far. As long as I keep getting OEM oiled filters cheaper than others I will use them forever.
     

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