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Just spent $100 today for engine system flush service, and high mileage oil (because they didn't have synthetics) with Napa Gold filter.
I should have seen that it was not going to be a good experience. I had to explain to the idiots what ant-drainback was and they thought I had a Toyota.
Overall Outcome: My ticking sounds even worse, the POS even seems to be running different, I hate Jiffy Lube , VTC's have ruined my week, and I am getting drunk tonight.
my VTC makes some noise, its very very quiet right now. I didnt realize the oil and filter were gonna be so picky. I love this car so I wanna do everything thats best for it.
Whats the moral of your story? Dont go to Jiffy Lube? lol I already knew that one. So I NEED to make sure to get the right filter, or the filter i get might make my car run ****ty?
Not sure if anyone took notice of the numerous times I had mentioned this, but I'll just throw it out there once more, the V8 Toyota filter 'D3' is the best filter I have used hands down. I've tried, the little Yota 4 cyl F2 and the Mobil 1(clacked the whole time on start up), and both clacked towards oil change time. The D3 just ticks quitely with no clack on even the coldest start ups. I use Castrol 10w30 btw. Give it a try.
someone with a ve motor(dohc) which ticks a little after cold starts should try keeping their oil 1\2 a quart over full ....now hear me out
they could see if their sometimy vtc tick goes away by adding 1\2 qt (or 1)of oil overfull
and try it before the next oil change was scheduled any way
i think on a 4qt system its not much over at 12.5% overfull(1 qt =25% so 1\2 qt 12.5%)
but why would a car company tell us to keep it at 87.5%full on oil ...... i still think vtc tick happens more when im parked at nicks house(pointed uphill)
(also my wtr pmp groans a sec when cold im sure its the wtr pump)im switching back to my 91 se 5-spd gets more MPG foo
I was comparing the f2 filter to the mobil1 filter, the mobil1 filter has bigger diameter holes, also I have noticed that it is the same product as the K&N performance filter. I will give it a shot pretty soon, after a front main seal change.
I was comparing the f2 filter to the mobil1 filter, the mobil1 filter has bigger diameter holes, also I have noticed that it is the same product as the K&N performance filter. I will give it a shot pretty soon, after a front main seal change.
I am talking about the outlet holes, F2 and the D3 has the same amount of holes with the same diameter, remember the oil filter is sitting vertically up side down. As an engineer speaking the amount of time for the oil to circulate both is negligible, but you will have less restriction with the Mobil1 filter as oppose to to the F2 and the D3 filter, because of the outlet area being greater than the 2.
I am talking about the outlet holes, F2 and the D3 has the same amount of holes with the same diameter, remember the oil filter is sitting vertically up side down. As an engineer speaking the amount of time for the oil to circulate both is negligible, but you will have less restriction with the Mobil1 filter as oppose to to the F2 and the D3 filter, because of the outlet area being greater than the 2.
Im just saying, if your gonna use a Toyota filter, go for the D3 instead of that tiny F2. And I had poor experience with the Mobil 1 compared with the D3. Ticked and knocked all 2500 miles.
Question here. I have a VE w/ 173k mi. that I will be selling. It clicks pretty bad right now, especially on start up. I just got it as a parts car/ fixer upper a few months ago, but now have to sell because I am moving. If I use the Toyota 'D3 filter do you think it will quiet it down substantially? Thanks.
Question here. I have a VE w/ 173k mi. that I will be selling. It clicks pretty bad right now, especially on start up. I just got it as a parts car/ fixer upper a few months ago, but now have to sell because I am moving. If I use the Toyota 'D3 filter do you think it will quiet it down substantially? Thanks.
96 Green A/T gone
94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
96 Green A/T gone
94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
ok i have a 93se right..........it has 128,000 vtc's are quiet but car has sat for a while....what would be the best possible oil and filter combination for my car btw ...im also changing the tranny fluid and flushing the radiator the same day..any suggestions appreciated ...reason i ask is bc unlike most my vtc's do not clack...but i wanna keep it that way
ok i have a 93se right..........it has 128,000 vtc's are quiet but car has sat for a while....what would be the best possible oil and filter combination for my car btw ...im also changing the tranny fluid and flushing the radiator the same day..any suggestions appreciated ...reason i ask is bc unlike most my vtc's do not clack...but i wanna keep it that way
Best(most expensive) To least expensive (but none are bad choices, just some are more expensive on the pocket book)
Now that my car is nearing 200,000 miles, I get some noise and and an accompanying oil light for about two seconds upon cold startup. (A condition that did not exist when the car was younger.)
I want to try using a filter with an anti-drainback valve on the ole' VG and see if it helps. Would the 90915-YZZF1 or D3 be preferable?
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MODS: VLSD 5-Speed Swap, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch, Turbo Manifold Studs, Koni/Eibach Suspension, Suspension Techniques F & R Swaybars w/ Blehmco RSB Links, Unorthodox Racing UDP, Blehmco Grounding Kit, WSP Y-Pipe, Place Racing CAI, Custom STS, Polyurethane Front & Rear Bushings, Q45 Front Brakes (Blehmco S.S. Lines, Brembo Rotors, Axxis Metal Master Pads), Courtesy Nissan FSTB, Blehmco RSTB, Blehmco Stage II LTB, NissanWorks TB & IACV Spacers, 9007 Headlight Bulb Conversion, GXE Fog Lamps, Sound System (Infinity, JVC, Polk, MTX), 2k3 SE 17" Wheels w/ 225/50R17 Hankook HR Ventus II Tires - 186K miles (bought 8/03 @ 87K miles)
Other Toy: '96 Corvette LT4 6-Speed, 75K miles (bought 3/09 @ 60K miles), Black on Black, Fassstt!!!! Stock, for now...
Now that my car is nearing 200,000 miles, I get some noise and and an accompanying oil light for about two seconds upon cold startup. (A condition that did not exist when the car was younger.)
I want to try using a filter with an anti-drainback valve on the ole' VG and see if it helps. Would the 90915-YZZF1 or D3 be preferable?
Just use the napa gold or mobil 1 filter..both are great filters, and you don't have to go to the slow arse<--(my nissan dealership is anyway) dealership to buy them.
Just use the napa gold or mobil 1 filter..both are great filters, and you don't have to go to the slow arse<--(my nissan dealership is anyway) dealership to buy them.
I have been using Napa Gold filters as long as I can remember. Do they have an anti-drainback valve, as well? If so, is there anything else I can do to keep more oil towards the top of the motor? Should I start using 10W30 in all temperatures? I don't have issues with the motor burning oil, it just takes it longer to circulate from a cold start than it used to.
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MODS: VLSD 5-Speed Swap, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch, Turbo Manifold Studs, Koni/Eibach Suspension, Suspension Techniques F & R Swaybars w/ Blehmco RSB Links, Unorthodox Racing UDP, Blehmco Grounding Kit, WSP Y-Pipe, Place Racing CAI, Custom STS, Polyurethane Front & Rear Bushings, Q45 Front Brakes (Blehmco S.S. Lines, Brembo Rotors, Axxis Metal Master Pads), Courtesy Nissan FSTB, Blehmco RSTB, Blehmco Stage II LTB, NissanWorks TB & IACV Spacers, 9007 Headlight Bulb Conversion, GXE Fog Lamps, Sound System (Infinity, JVC, Polk, MTX), 2k3 SE 17" Wheels w/ 225/50R17 Hankook HR Ventus II Tires - 186K miles (bought 8/03 @ 87K miles)
Other Toy: '96 Corvette LT4 6-Speed, 75K miles (bought 3/09 @ 60K miles), Black on Black, Fassstt!!!! Stock, for now...
I have been using Napa Gold filters as long as I can remember. Do they have an anti-drainback valve, as well? If so, is there anything else I can do to keep more oil towards the top of the motor? Should I start using 10W30 in all temperatures? I don't have issues with the motor burning oil, it just takes it longer to circulate from a cold start than it used to.
yes, both the napa and mobil 1 filters are anti-drainback filters, try some 5W-30 oil, it will flow better then any 10 weight oils.
So whats the general consensus with regards to Toyota oil filters? I don't at all feel comfortable using a 4cylinder filter such as the 90915-YZZF1 , that being stated, Toyota offers other filters for V6 applications such as the:
I'm sure most of you haven't heard of Union Sangyo Nippon filters. They're available from worldpac sources like www.thepartsbin.com and the like. They're a japanese company with operations in a few places. I belive their filters are made in malaysia. These are *excellent* quality oil filters. I still have one from my old 91 Maxima SE (wrecked) that I plan to use on either my '81 Datsun 210 or 86 Pulsar. Not only are these filters excellent quality, but they are also *sticklers* for making their filters just like the OEM peice, right down to the color and part number. Every valve and spring and the like will be in place just as it was in the factory filter.
I was surfing around for parts and remembered this thread and the different filters, so I thought I'd post.
This is their take on the good old 15208-60U00:
versus my 15208-55Y00
I have a friend with a 300ZX who uses the upper filter because it mimics the old Nissan piece so well. I've been using their version of the VG filter on all my Nissans for some time now. They were great on my now-dead Maxima. As we can see in the pics, both filters use a nice red silicone anti-drainback valve. The blue filter does not use a bypass valve, however...which is weaksauce.
Just a suggestion. Take it for what you will. If only their website was as good as their filters.
96 Green A/T gone
94 Pathfinder POS GONE! | 79 Camaro sold
98 I30t Silver on black A/T gone | 96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 96 I30 Black gone
92 maroon VE A/T gone | 92 white VE M/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 6/84 L24E last of the RWD Maxima gone
that response did not answer my question in any way...
I asked which size filter would be better.
Well, since there isn't a definitive answer on the question I was assuming you were asking for user input on the matter. If you're Toyota brand specific I preferred the V8 filter, but above all the Mobil 1 is the best filter in my opinion. (Little to no clack on 4k miles except at cold startup)
Well i dont use the Toyota brand filter. I have been using the K&N for the toyota 4 cyl. But some people were saying that the D3 filter for the V8 was better. I think im just going to stick with the 4 cyl size which i think is the Mobil 1 M1-103 and Castrol 5w-30.
, VTC's have ruined my week, and I am getting drunk tonight. 
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