Where are the ones that we buy from the dealership made?Ordered OEM Toyota filters (90915-10009) that are Made in Japan, not Thailand or China for my upcoming oil change...
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Where are the ones that we buy from the dealership made?Ordered OEM Toyota filters (90915-10009) that are Made in Japan, not Thailand or China for my upcoming oil change...
Under both front wheels? Or both on one side?I use two ramps. They sure make it easier for my old body to get under there, which also makes it easier to look around at the undercarriage.
I think Toyota has a couple of countries that make their filters, the country of manufacture is always printed on the box, if I remember correctly the case I purchased from the parts counter state "Thailand". The carCareNut guy did a video on knock off filters. He said many knock offs state they were made in "Japan", the color on the box was slightly off and the print was slightly off.Where are the ones that we buy from the dealership made?
Where?
I would use one ramp under each wheel the first time you do it, so it will be easier maneuvering for you. Horrible Freight has steel ones. I have those in Florida. I bought some plastic ones in NC at AutoZone. Both work very well. The steel ones might be a skosh taller. Either will do.Under both front wheels? Or both on one side?
I see ramps available with about a 2.5โ rise, and others with about 6โ rise. Not sure the 2.5โ would do much, but I guess they would minimize retained oil caused by the tilt.
I like these too. I have run the gold plug and dimple plugs in all my cars without any issues. In the oil pan, transmission case etc.If anyone is interested in a magnetic drain plug that is good quality and a direct replacement. It uses the stock crush washer. Also filter mag makes a oil filter magnet that fits the small oil filter. Many of the Amazon or online drain plugs are aluminum and not very durable.
This is information only, not intended to start a debate on magnetic drain plugs and filter magnets. Some people use the oil drain valve, some people use the stock drain plug, some people use a magnetic drain plug. This is personal preference. There is a lot of cheap China replicas out there and makes it difficult to find quality aftermarket parts.
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Iโm sorry. BOTH front wheels. At least for the first time you do it, as you will have more room to work. Once you see the oil pan drain plug, you can decide if you are going to get OCD about an extra ounce of oil in the pan, that might come out if you are only up on one ramp under your front drivers side wheel.Thanks, @ultane for that info. But from what you said, I can't tell if you're suggesting to use ramps for both front wheels, or both left wheels.
Mobil makes "Toyota" branded oil. But I have found Toyota oil from the parts counter is just as cheap as box stores.What is the preferred oil to use? I saw a Mobil Sybthetic 0W-20 but not sure if that is the best.
What is the preferred oil to use? I saw a Mobil Sybthetic 0W-20 but not sure if that is the best.
Thanks. I just bought the oil from the dealership when I was getting the filter.As long as the oil meets the Toyotaโs requirements for the engine, you are safe. There are several very good oils out there. As EOD Guy stated, Toyota branded oil is most likely made by EXXON. The dealer that I purchased Miss Daisy from doesnโt even stock the one quart bottles of the 0W-20 Toyota Synthetic oil. They only stock Mobile 1 motor oil.
EXXON Mobil 1 also makes a synthetic 0W-20 that is specifically formulated for Hybrid vehicles. I will use this new oil after the already purchased six pack of 0W-20 from Costco is used up.
I think I read somewhere that Mobil 1 Hybrid oil has additives meant to address whatever issues are created with frequent engine starts and stops while driving.Which Mobil 1 to use? Hybrid, Truck & SUV, Extended Performance?
Well it's a Hybrid so there's that............Which Mobil 1 to use? Hybrid, Truck & SUV, Extended Performance?
It will be ok. You will get fractions of mpg difference to the negative. You may not even notice. Fwiw I use 5w-30 in mine.I made the first oil change at dealer. They use toyota 5w30. How do you think if it's okay or I better get 0w20 for the next oil change?
Why 5W-30?Fwiw I use 5w-30 in mine.
There are certain euro specs I prefer in my oil. Most of the ones I like specify a hths of 3.5 and no 0w20 will meet that ever. Just what I prefer, the toyota oil spec is fine .Why 5W-30?