What filter for 2007 IS250?

[antik]

Hi guys,

What's the best oil filter I can use on my 2007 IS250 with 130,000 kms running Redline 5w-30 GP5?

Cheers

 

[Bandito440]

"Best" is hard to quantify. What is available to you?

The Amsoil, Fram Ultra, Bosch D+, and Royal Purple filters are all high quality.

 

[Finn]

I have no idea what is best but I'd still look for original Lexus/Toyota oil filters. Bought a box of 10 for my LS.

 

[Olas]

A lot of the JDM crowd swear by Hamp.
See sig for my own choice of filter..

 

[antik]

There isn't much available in terms of variety over here in Australia. Retailers don't stock or sell Amsoil, Royal Purple, Fram etc. You can only find them on eBay and they go for around $30-$50 AUD. I can get my hands on K&N Pro Series filters for $15 though..

 

[Bandito440]

There is a TRD oil filter that fits your car. Call a Toyota dealership and see what they cost.

I don't know much about the K&N Pro Series. Sorry.

 

[antik]

Toyota over here in Australia don't have it listed on their inventory. They said they've never stock any TRD performance parts

 

[antik]

Would I be better off just getting a genuine filter? They're $22 from Lexus.

 

[antik]

Also, it doesn't seem as though Fram have a Ultra filter for my 2007 LExus IS250, only ToughGuard and ExtraGuard..

 

[Olas]

https://www.tegiwaimports.com/jdm-honda-hamp-oil-filter-synergy-shortie.html

 

[antik]

^ That won't fit my IS250 plus I don't really want to wait 2+ weeks for a filter..

 

[dnewton3]

Rather than us guessing what's there for you to pick from, how about you tell us what filters ARE available, and we'll help you select one ...


I'll give you a quick hint: It's not like Toy engines are that finicky for filtration, given the OEM filters is nearly sieve-like.

 

[antik]

These are basically my only options:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1x-Toyota-Gen...=item27d874fa13

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/R2664P-Oil-Fi...=item3a8a115d39

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oil-Filter-R2...=item3ccbd32a93

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-WIX-P...=item19f9ebdb71

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ryco-Oil-Filt...=item259fd6fc1b

Which would be the best not taking into consideration the price?

 

[Bandito440]

I'd be comfortable with the Wix or OEM, although I'd rather purchase them from a retail store or dealership to avoid counterfeit potential.

 

[antik]

If you had to choose, Wix or OEM Toyota? Both can be purchased locally.

The OEM Toyota is lighter in color compared to the darker Wix, would there be a reason behind this? Both are non-synthetic right?

 

[Bandito440]

I believe both are cellulose. The Wix looks good to me, and I'd probably pick whichever is less expensive locally.

Don't worry about the color.