[Toledo FJ]

Hey Dewfpo,
I read a review of some filters a while back, sorry I can't remember where, that said some of the cheaper ones had valves that were partially opening under normal operating pressures. If I can find the article again, I'll post a link.

I haven't had a chance to call Trufilter to ask what the smallest particle it will stop is, but i'll try to do that today. I take it you haven't called to ask them anything either? I think it is safe to assume that it will filter down to the same size of any of the other filters using the identical SS media. If you look at the design of these filters, they are essentially identical. They have a base, a filter, and a top. So I don't see how one will filter better than anoter using the exact same filter.

All I can speak on at this point is my personal experience with the trufilter, which has been excellent. All you have to do is open the top and look inside to confirm that it is doing its job.

I don't think the conversation is gettin old, considernig we haven't gotten the answers to your questions yet. I'm not trying to challenge you or irritate you. I just want to know what the truth is. If I'm wrong about the trufilter, I'll be happy to switch back to the high end synthetic filters. Honestly, as long as it filters as well as the stock filter, I'm cool with it. If you change your oil regularly, and replace or clean your filter you aren't gonna have any problems. It's a yota! So if it is at least as good as the stock filter, the economic, environmental, and aesthetic benefits justify it as a good purchase as far as I'm concerned. I run only Nippon ENEOS full synthetic 5W-40 oil and I change oil every 3000 miles and thoroughly clean the filter religiously. I have no doubts that my engine will last for many, many years.

Prior to purchasing my FJ, I was really not able to do much more than change a tire and my oil. And honestly, I didn't ever change my own oil. The FJ has totally changed all of that and I'm getting more confident in my mechanical abilities every day. Now I've done bumpers, rock rails, CAI install, Full suspension swaps, including all contorl arms etc. For me this truck has opened me up to a new fun hobby and I've made some good friends via FJ mod days in my area. For me the trufilter has the added benefit of being one more cool part to play with and get my hands dirty. I just think it is fun to be able to take things apart, see how they work, see how well they are working, etc... So yes, I'm very happy with my decision, and as you stated, that is really all that matters. Good luck with your rig and whatever you decide to do with it. I have nothing but love for fellow FJ'ers! I'll let you knwo what I find out when I talk to the folks at Trufilter.

One last thing I want to mention is that I don't think a company website is always a good indicator of a quality product. For instance, Budbuilt and Dirty Parts are known in the FJ community as providing some of the very best products and info on the FJ. Bud's website is way outdated. He doesn't even list half of the products he sells or is working on for the FJ. The website for Dirty Parts is basically totally nonfunctional. Larry is considered a FJ Guru by many, so his website isn't a reflection of his buisness.