Tyson Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I'm sorry but that's a ridiculous argument! Although most things on these cars are pretty good as stock, it doesn't mean they can't be improved! And fitting a larger oil filter is clearly an improvement. But nobody replied to my question as to whether there is clearance to fit a longer filter on the 2J ? And regarding removing oil filters . . if you don't over-tighten them they should undo fine. I've NEVER had a problem removing an oil filter just by grabbing it by hand and unscrewing it (as long as it's not one someone else has fitted!) Why is it an improvement ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Why is it an improvement ? Just like a bigger penis is Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Just like a bigger penis is Mike Sweet I am going to get two in series then !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Sweet I am going to get two in series then !!! I think you'll find that parallel works best. One above the other. You may need to get a strap on though, to get it off. Also, when unscrewing, be careful of hot fluids, as they can come gushing out unexpectedly. Edited January 2, 2012 by Morpheus (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I think you'll find that parallel works best. One above the other. You may need to get a strap on though, to get it off. Also, when unscrewing, be careful of hot fluids, as they can come gushing out unexpectedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I think you'll find that parallel works best. One above the other. You may need to get a strap on though, to get it off. Also, when unscrewing, be careful of hot fluids, as they can come gushing out unexpectedly. Yep that might work better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger NE Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Why is it an improvement ? Because a bigger filter will give you better filtration and better oil flow. (as I explained in my first post) Suppose your stock filter is 50% clogged with particles . . . a filter with twice the surface area (like the one I have fitted on my 7M) will be just like a brand new one. No matter how frequently you do a filter change, at any given point a bigger filter will give you better oil flow. However . . nobody has commented on whether there is room to fit a bigger filter on the 2J engine (that was why I posted this, as I'm hoping to get one) - So I hope somebody will answer that On the 7M engine, a bigger filter fits easily on the N/A engine, but not on the Turbo version (which unlike the N/A is a nightmare to even get at to do a filter change!) Edited January 4, 2012 by Roger NE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Because a bigger filter will give you better filtration and better oil flow. (as I explained in my first post) Suppose your stock filter is 50% clogged with particles . . . a filter with twice the surface area (like the one I have fitted on my 7M) will be just like a brand new one. No matter how frequently you do a filter change, at any given point a bigger filter will give you better oil flow. However . . nobody has commented on whether there is room to fit a bigger filter on the 2J engine (that was why I posted this, as I'm hoping to get one) - So I hope somebody will answer that On the 7M engine, a bigger filter fits easily on the N/A engine, but not on the Turbo version (which unlike the N/A is a nightmare to even get at to do a filter change!) Yes you can there are a few people that run the lexus one, Geo runs a lexus oil filter on his single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Because a bigger filter will give you better filtration and better oil flow. (as I explained in my first post) That's correct if the gauze size of the filtration material is the same, and the flow through the filter is not too fast or too slow (this last condition is very hard to test for). Edited January 4, 2012 by stevie_b (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 You lot just haven't thought about this have you, just blindly followed the Yanks... Now why would the Lexus filter have a different sort of filtration element, and a bigger filtration element area? Redneck "bigger is better" mentality is all well and good and expected Stateside, why lower yourselves to their level? Anyway, Honda in the first sports car they sold in the UK had a far better filtration set up than anything Toyota have attempted since, or are likely to attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 You lot just haven't thought about this have you, just blindly followed the Yanks... Now why would the Lexus filter have a different sort of filtration element, and a bigger filtration element area? Redneck "bigger is better" mentality is all well and good and expected Stateside, why lower yourselves to their level? Anyway, Honda in the first sports car they sold in the UK had a far better filtration set up than anything Toyota have attempted since, or are likely to attempt. So you're saying stock filter too? I'll get one ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Strike Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 i have just paid £3.50 for a brand new blue print oil filter, seeing the prices you guys have listed it makes me weiry! lol i dont remember them being that cheap last time i changed it. Are blue print ones any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 i have just paid £3.50 for a brand new blue print oil filter, seeing the prices you guys have listed it makes me weiry! lol i dont remember them being that cheap last time i changed it. Are blue print ones any good? Blueprint parts are usually pretty good as oem so should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 i have just paid £3.50 for a brand new blue print oil filter, seeing the prices you guys have listed it makes me weiry! lol i dont remember them being that cheap last time i changed it. Are blue print ones any good? Depends on who manufactured the pattern part! I don't bother with them when genuine Toyota ones are not much more expensive. I've heard stories of pattern filters having metal shards/swarf in them, but you might be OK. £3.50 might be fishing from the bottom of the quality barrel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I bought a HKS one when it arrived I was shocked by the size its really small compared to the toyota one, not sure if they all have it or not but theres a built in magnet in it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 i was told to stay away form the hks one :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I buy mine of japarts.co.uk. Works perfectly fine and for cheap! Filter for £3.80 on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Its threads like this one that I think of when someone asks about MPG and gets told "if you are worried about fuel economy then you can't afford a Supra". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 same here i had one off ebay for about a fiver, it came and was exact the same as the one that was on the car, japanese writing all over it, same size, colour etc etc, didnt leak oil, sealed nice, tbh i didnt really think there was much that could go wrong with it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Just been and fetched it. Case closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Is the best way to get to the filter from underneath? My hands are way too big to fit past all the stuff from above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Is the best way to get to the filter from underneath? My hands are way too big to fit past all the stuff from above. yes i did mine underneath, not that difficult tbh. as long as some moron hasnt done it too tight lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'd say underneath mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Cheers chaps. And on behalf of my knuckles, here goes nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I got a carrier bag, pushed it down underneath the filter, unightened the filter steadily with a spanner ten let it fall into the carrier bag, then retrieve the bag from underneath =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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