So I am getting ready to change the oil and I want to buy a stash of filters. Anyone have the specs on the original Toyota filter.? I was surprised at the amount of difference of the available filters. Particularly the bypass valve settings
From what I understand, good oil filters feature valves that allow oil to bypass the oil filter during cold starts, or if the filter becomes plugged. I know from cutting open different manufactures oil filters, sometimes they don't even have bypass valves. As these filters trap debris, oil pressure starvation can occur, leading to high oil pressures, failed gaskets and even engine damage. If the setting is too high, the filter's paper element can be damaged during a cold start rendering it useless, or cause oil starvation to the engine. Of course the anti-drain check valve is an important feature too. Couldn't find micron readings either; unless they're back in the general section of the literature.
FWIW, I currently have a Fleetguard on. I'd welcome any comments.
This is a summary of what I found on the net:
TOYOTA 15601-68010
No info
Donaldson P550707
OD: 4.27”
Height: 5.63”
Thread: M30 X 1.5
Gasket OD: 3.3”
Relief Setting: 18-21 PSI
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
Fleetguard LF 3399
OD: 4.239”
Height: 5.715”
Thread: M30 X 1.5-6H INT
BPV Setting: 32.49 PSI
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
Luberfiner LFP923
OD: 4.28”
Height: 5.69”
Thread: M30 x 1.5
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
NAPA Gold 1627
OD: 4.252”
Height: 5.571”
Thread: 30 x 1.50mm
Gasket ID: 3”
Gasket OD: 3.4”
Gasket Thickness: 0.31”
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
WIX 51627
OD: 4.252”
Height: 5.571”
Thread: 30 x 1.50mm
Gasket ID: 3”
Gasket OD: 3.4”
Gasket Thickness: 0.31”
By-Pass Valve Setting: 10 PSI
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
Fram PH4704
No web info
Baldwin BT 221
O.D. : 4 1/4"
Height : 5 5/8"
Thread : M30 x 1.5
By-pass valve : 32 PSI
From what I understand, good oil filters feature valves that allow oil to bypass the oil filter during cold starts, or if the filter becomes plugged. I know from cutting open different manufactures oil filters, sometimes they don't even have bypass valves. As these filters trap debris, oil pressure starvation can occur, leading to high oil pressures, failed gaskets and even engine damage. If the setting is too high, the filter's paper element can be damaged during a cold start rendering it useless, or cause oil starvation to the engine. Of course the anti-drain check valve is an important feature too. Couldn't find micron readings either; unless they're back in the general section of the literature.
FWIW, I currently have a Fleetguard on. I'd welcome any comments.
This is a summary of what I found on the net:
TOYOTA 15601-68010
No info
Donaldson P550707
OD: 4.27”
Height: 5.63”
Thread: M30 X 1.5
Gasket OD: 3.3”
Relief Setting: 18-21 PSI
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
Fleetguard LF 3399
OD: 4.239”
Height: 5.715”
Thread: M30 X 1.5-6H INT
BPV Setting: 32.49 PSI
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
Luberfiner LFP923
OD: 4.28”
Height: 5.69”
Thread: M30 x 1.5
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
NAPA Gold 1627
OD: 4.252”
Height: 5.571”
Thread: 30 x 1.50mm
Gasket ID: 3”
Gasket OD: 3.4”
Gasket Thickness: 0.31”
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
WIX 51627
OD: 4.252”
Height: 5.571”
Thread: 30 x 1.50mm
Gasket ID: 3”
Gasket OD: 3.4”
Gasket Thickness: 0.31”
By-Pass Valve Setting: 10 PSI
Anti-drain valve: Yes
Micron rating:
Fram PH4704
No web info
Baldwin BT 221
O.D. : 4 1/4"
Height : 5 5/8"
Thread : M30 x 1.5
By-pass valve : 32 PSI
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