Oil filter discussion

In my mind the TRD oil filter is better so I was hoping to stay with that style filter. It probably doesn't matter at 5K oil change intervals but why would Toyota discontinue it. There is still a huge installed base of 5.7L engines.

The Amsoil EA15K04 oil filter has the look of the TRD filter and is similar in price. https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/databulletins/g2192.pdf

K&N has a couple of options but none that look like the TRD oil filter.

 

I know everyone just says get the OEM Toyota Filters, but I've been using WIX filters in all my vehicles for as long as I can remember. Best part, NAPA is just down the street and NAPA brand filters are manufactured by WIX.

 

I don’t think NAPA filters are Wix nowadays. Also, Wix shifted some production to China. That’s not necessarily saying that NAPA filters or Chinese Wix filters are bad. But, I stick to OEM parts when I want quality assurance.

 

You're right, WIX did shift some production to China....but that's the same for quite a few companies. I haven't had any quality issues using any of NAPA/WIX Filters and don't see any reason to change right now.

 

My filters say made in Thailand.

 

I use WIX or the Denso/Toyota filters and have had no issue. Been using WIX more than stock lately as it's easier to obtain for me at the moment. Oil change every 5K without fail.

 

Been using wix for 25yrs with no issues. Don’t overthink this folks.

 

I have some extras if you need a couple.