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Oil filter recommendation since TRD filter discontinued

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chukar Chaser, May 2, 2024.

  1. May 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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    Chukar Chaser

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    Any recommendations, since the TRD oil filter was discontinued? Anyone use the Amsoil filter? Or is OEM generally considered just fine?
     
  2. May 2, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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    Blak Shinobi

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    oem is what i use therefore you have to as well
     
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    racer72

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    Have you checked any of the Walmarts near you for that TRD oil filter for the Tacoma. I know I was buying them there before I bought a whole lot of them. Think I still have like six but I just got rid of my Tacoma and bought a V8 tundra
     
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    Tacospike

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    I use OEM. Tacoma Comes in a 2 pack. My tundra comes in a 5 pack.
     
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    sbx22

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    I use WIX fine. (Here come the "USE OEM ONLY" people):rofl:
     
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    bmg88201

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    I use OEM filters on my Taco, they are about half the price of a WIX (which I use on my Yukon). I don’t think they are better than a WIX nor do I think they are worse. IMO, I think they are good filters. They are just cheaper and can get them at WM. I change my own oil even under warranty cause the lube techs at my dealer are as useless as nipples on a bull. I will switch from Toyota oil in September when my warranty is up to another brand. (Not trying to start an oil debate, Lol)
     
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  8. May 3, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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    Koolbreeze7

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    I've used OEM, Wix,Hengst,Denso. Depends if I'm on Rockauto or trolling Walmart at the time of need
     
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  9. May 3, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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    skidooboy

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    Amsoil, Royal Purple, and VP filters all appear to be made by the same company that made the TRD oil filter for Toyota. I have a few TRD filters left but, I did order a few of the VP filters when on sale, to have a buffer. I am hoping the TRD filters will come back repackaged in a different box at some point. Ski
     
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    oem from Wally World or the local Lexus dealer.
     
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    Anything oil filter shaped should do fine
     
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    OEM Toyota or: The Denso equivalant): If you can't find one when you need it I wouldn't hesitate to install a WIX equivalent. (Fun fact: WIX motto back in the day: "Truck filters for cars")

    Not sure if it's still true, but at one time NAPA oil filters were manufactured by WIX.
     
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    I use the Amsoil
     
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  15. May 3, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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    Yup, Amsoil and TRD oil filter looked identical.
     
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    Wix XP or Purolator Boss. Both use similar synthetic filter media.
     
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    ^this^

    That being said, the brand of filter is entirely secondary compared to the type of oil (fully synthetic is BEST and not even debatable anymore) and the frequency at which one changes the oil.
     
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    Scrubbed some tires, and knocked a dent out.
    He fucking better!
     
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    Anything will work better than what the dealership uses...........which is none!:rofl:
     
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