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2021 4R Oil filter

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 2003FourR, Jun 17, 2021.

  1. Jun 17, 2021 at 11:02 PM
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    2003FourR

    2003FourR [OP] New Member

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    I just bought a 2020 Tundra and wow did they change the oil filter; my 2 previous Toyotas had ordinary spin-on filters
    Anyway, we are taking delivery on my wife's 2021 LTD and I am wondering what the oil filter will be; anyone know?
    Thanks.
     
  2. Jun 17, 2021 at 11:24 PM
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  3. Jun 18, 2021 at 5:37 AM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    They take a paper media type filter that goes inside of the housing.
     
  5. Jun 18, 2021 at 5:46 AM
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    Same since 2010, separate element.
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2021 at 8:02 AM
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    ok thank you.
    At least I have the tools I use on my Tundra and I have a general knowledge of how it works.
     
  8. Jun 27, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Does anyone think OEM filter is better?
    How about the Mobil-1, or Bosch or Microguard filters, they acceptable?
     
  9. Jun 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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    Personally I only use OEM filters.

    Did that with my former 97 Tacoma and 95 Honda Civic. No issues.

    OEM filters are really not more expensive either.
     
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  10. Jun 27, 2021 at 7:29 PM
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    TN_FunRunner

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    you are probably going to get many different opinions about this.
    I wouldn’t hesitate to use any of them. I’ve used all in the past without issue.
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2021 at 9:49 PM
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    I forgot to mention, almost 300k miles on both the Civic and Tacoma.
     

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