Subaru-branded vs. ACDelco Gold vs. Denso

[ARCOgraphite]

That’s wild. Does thst function as somewhat of a finer-filtering bypass filter?

I would imagine it's rather low efficiency, but don't know.
Sadly, this and slightly longer -10004 p/n has likely been superseded going on now 20 years later.

 

[ZeeOSix]

LOL I give up. Although I did just run across a thread on here claiming that modern engines using modern oils don't even require oil filters in the first place, so...

You gonna believe that?

 

[ZeeOSix]

I would imagine it's rather low efficiency, but don't know.

If they are a rock catcher, then the want for them must just be a "Toyota cult" thing, lol. Bet there's zero measured efficiency data on those Toyota filters.

 

[Glenda W.]

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[nthach]

I have always liked the old (ca.2k) O.E. Japan /Lexus spin ons with foamed media for small filter cans. Too bad toyota typically uses 3/4"-16 threads. Wouldn't be hard to purchase a new nipple with UFP 3/4"-16 on the outside if the gasket ID is close enough. Dont know the thread on the front cover/adapter on a subaru. Bet the rally guys know.

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And before that, Toyota was using a “crystal element” way of making oil filters. Instead of the usual pleats, Denso would zig-zag fold the media first and then make it into a section. More media, more surface area but more expensive.

 

[CapitalTruck]

And before that, Toyota was using a “crystal element” way of making oil filters. Instead of the usual pleats, Denso would zig-zag fold the media first and then make it into a section. More media, more surface area but more expensive.

I remember the Toyota dealer back in the day with a cutaway of one of those compared to a fram cutaway. I thought it was a good looking filter. Ran one of those zigzag jobs on my 86 Camry

 

[JoeDirt41]

Where are you guys getting made in Japan Tokyo Rokis? I've been able to get T-R filters from the Subaru dealer but they are all made in Indonesia.

 

[GSCJR]

See post #5

 

[Krieg]

https://www.amayama.com/en

My go-to for my 4th Mazda 3 Turbo...I purchase six and they are cheaper than OEM North America.