It's come to my attention that with 191k miles on my '09 Lexus IS350 (135k of those under my watch), I've possibly been using an improperly-sized cartridge oil filter.
I'd long used the TRD part number PTR43-00082 as recommended by both Toyota/Lexus parts departments, and due to availability, recently switched to the identically-sized Fram XG9972. These filters are all 2.64" long. After a lot of digging, it seems these are specific to the non-FSE engines, i.e. the 2GR-FE and 4GR-FE. The IS250 has the more potent 2GR-FSE.
The actual Toyota part number for the IS350/2GR-FSE is 04152-YZZA3 and is 3.2" long!
Have I been allowing dirty oil to bypass my shorter choice of filter for the last 6 years, or is there something in Toyota's cartridge housing that allows for use of different filter lengths?
I've always had Toyota perform my OC's, as they do a full vehicle inspection and OC all for a $12 rack rate... deal of the century! I bring them my own TRD filter as described above, usually with a jug of Wally World PP/PU. Not one tech has ever mentioned a fitment problem. Also, my Blackstone reports have indicated solid filtration.
What gives?!?
FWIW, I'm now on 7.5k mi OCI's on nearly endless Napa Synthetic 0W-20 I scored for $2.99/qt... First OCI will be via oil extractor at home, and filter/oil change will be every other OCI at 15k via Toyota.
Also, the XG9972 decision was based on this comparison along with a few other threads. I'd love to keep using it if still possible: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3117205
Many Thanks,
Nick
I'd long used the TRD part number PTR43-00082 as recommended by both Toyota/Lexus parts departments, and due to availability, recently switched to the identically-sized Fram XG9972. These filters are all 2.64" long. After a lot of digging, it seems these are specific to the non-FSE engines, i.e. the 2GR-FE and 4GR-FE. The IS250 has the more potent 2GR-FSE.
The actual Toyota part number for the IS350/2GR-FSE is 04152-YZZA3 and is 3.2" long!
Have I been allowing dirty oil to bypass my shorter choice of filter for the last 6 years, or is there something in Toyota's cartridge housing that allows for use of different filter lengths?
I've always had Toyota perform my OC's, as they do a full vehicle inspection and OC all for a $12 rack rate... deal of the century! I bring them my own TRD filter as described above, usually with a jug of Wally World PP/PU. Not one tech has ever mentioned a fitment problem. Also, my Blackstone reports have indicated solid filtration.
What gives?!?
FWIW, I'm now on 7.5k mi OCI's on nearly endless Napa Synthetic 0W-20 I scored for $2.99/qt... First OCI will be via oil extractor at home, and filter/oil change will be every other OCI at 15k via Toyota.
Also, the XG9972 decision was based on this comparison along with a few other threads. I'd love to keep using it if still possible: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3117205
Many Thanks,
Nick