My thoughts about oil filters

[inline4]

I own a GT, went to the store, looked at the oil filters... I saw that the GT-S oil filter was less expensive than the GT filter(probably because the GT filter is used in more cars)...
So I'm thinkin that since the GT takes 3.9 quarts with the GT filter... I'm thinkin that if I buy the GT-S filter... not only will I have better flow through the oil filter(GT-S oil filter about 22mm longer), but I will also be buying for cheaper, and also won't have to put 3.9 quarts, I can put the full 4 quarts. So I did it right... and checked the dipstick this morning after all the oil has settled down, and the oil is in the perfect spot... You guys with GT's should try it.

Cliff Notes
1. For GT owners
2. GT-S filter less Expensive than GT filter
3. GT takes 3.9 quarts
4. GT-S filter is 22 mm longer than GT filter so....(see 5)
5. Don't have to use 3.9 quarts anymore, get to use the full 4 quarts
6. Better oil flow, better filtration
7. Works perfectly!

[2kgtx]

One question why the hell didn't the Toyota Engineer's think of this, do you think there might be a reason for their to be different filter on both cars. I think I'll stick with the specs.

but thanks

[inline4]

They want to save money do they use the smaller filter for the GT(toyota GT-S filters are more expensive than GT filters at Toyota).. The GT-S needs the longer filter because it's holds more oil, and also has to rev higher... putting the GT-S filter in the GT will not hurt.. It will only be beneficial because it will give more filtering ability.

The main thing why toyota doesnt use the smaller filter for the GT is MONEY.

There has been many incidents on this board already of people with GT-S's going to toyota to get their oil changed and only getting a GT oil filter put on, because TOyota wanted to save money.

[TaeMachine]

my dealer sells all their filters for the same price. except for the suvs, i think.

[2kgtx]

Originally posted by inline4
... I saw that the GT-S oil filter was less expensive than the GT filter(probably because the GT filter is used in more cars)...


That was what you originally said and now you say

They want to save money do they use the smaller filter for the GT(toyota GT-S filters are more expensive than GT filters at Toyota)..

So which is it I understand for the money savings but orginally you had said the GT-S was less expensive then the GT's

[inline4]

yes i did say that... but you missed one thing i said..... I said GT-S oil filters are less expensive at STORES(autozone, pepboys, etc.)... BUT at TOYOTA The GT oil filter is cheaper than the GT-S oil filter...

[Griffin]

aftermarket filters are usually crap. I would just by the factory one thats speced for your car and not sweat the extra buck.

Griffin

[inline4]

yeah from now on I'm going to buy toyota oil filters only...... and i'm going to buy the longer GT-S oil filter.