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Do you use Walmart brand oil filters and oil?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:55 am
by Plarka
I compared the filters in the store and the Walmart one is way smaller and doesn't look at good. But maybe the Fram is unnecessarily bigger? And the sure grip stuff made it look fancier? Is it necessary?
Re: Do you use Walmart brand oil filters and oil?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:22 am
by Caretaker
As long as the oil meets the current API (American Petroleum Institute) standard, which I believe is now up to SL on the letter code, I'd use it. The Super Tech oil does meet the latest SL standard. As far as the oil filter is concerned, certainly it is critical in that it is "skimming" debris from the oil and keeping the engine from damage. If you change your oil every 3,000-5,000 miles like I do, I don't pay much attention to the quality of the filter. If you are someone who forgets to change the oil, then the quality of the filter becomes critical.
http://www.api.org/products-and-service ... nforcement
Re: Do you use Walmart brand oil filters and oil?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:31 am
by jayoldschool
No. I use the WAY oversized Toyota (equivalent) V6/V8 filter, and synthetic oil, along with the TSB specified higher fill level. More oil is good. More good oil is better.
Re: Do you use Walmart brand oil filters and oil?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:38 am
by Plarka
I'd like to use synthetic because I heard you don't have to change it as often, but can I start doing that at 203,000 and 123,000 miles? Might my cars object?
Re: Do you use Walmart brand oil filters and oil?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:02 pm
by ehoff121
Plarka wrote:I'd like to use synthetic because I heard you don't have to change it as often, but can I start doing that at 203,000 and 123,000 miles? Might my cars object?
As long as you drain the old oil out, going to synthetic will do no harm. It will help keep your 123k's engine going for another 100k. Regular oil changes are more of a determining factor. You can often get Mobil 1 synth cheapest at WalMart in a 5 qt jug. Just don't use the whole jug (save 1/2 qt).
I use the Mobil 1 oil filter ~$10 bucks if I can get a coupon code, buy online, and pick-up from the auto store.
Re: Do you use Walmart brand oil filters and oil?
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:25 am
by vibenvy
Our 09s have only ever had Penzoil conventional and Toyota filters. My dad has always used Penzoil conventional in our vehicles and we've had several high mileage vehicles, so I figure, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Personally, I would not use Walmart brand oil and / or filters, but that's just me.