I used the smaller one, but I always wondered what the harm would be in using a taller filter (other than needed just a little more oil). I'm assuming that there isn't alot of variability in filter width and thread pattern, right?
I dont know that you get much more from it other than volume....I would rather use the recommended one with 5w30 and only having to change oil once or twice a year at most.....dont think it is worth risking just in case.
Change the oil once or twice a year??? Whoa! I just can't do it, no matter what the manual says. I'm a 4,000 mile oil changer. Part habit, part overkill, part I want my FJ to last forever!
Same here. Plus, I always go with a larger filter when using synthetic. If I'm going to go longer between oil changes, I want a larger filter for better (and more) filtration).
Just remember though that you may need to add a tad more oil to compensate for the larger filter...
I have been able to do that on my last three vehicles...one to 200,000 (Jeep Cherokee).... I got the oil samples tested for first couple years but stopped after it kept showing that I had more time I could have gone without worrying about a change.
I do once a year on motorcycle...usually put about 8k on my bike a year. Twice a year on my 4x4 if running it alot offroad or slow speed and high temps......and once a year pretty much on rest or 15,000 miles.
In the end you go with what you are comfortable with....some that is 3-4k and others is 8-10k and others is 15-18k....depends on oil, filters, and recommended intervals for your engine. If they recommend it they will stand behind it....
Been using the Amsoil EAO15 for about 3 years now on my 2005 Tundra 4.7L.
Lots more capacity, no problems at all and I drive her pretty hard. It's usually a part # for an F150 V8.
Learned the trick from a toyota tech years ago.
This is an old thread but I wanted to check in and see how these are working out. Is this the filter for the 2007 - 2009 (filter on top of the engine)? Or, for 2010 on?
This is for the 2007-2009 with the filter on top. I use the EAO34 which is in between the EAO57 (stock size) and EAO15 (large one shown in pics). It's the equivalent of the M1-209 I believe. Never had any issues.
I've been using the Eao15 for 100,000 miles now. I like being able to run longer with synthetic oil since I do oil analysis to get pretty long change intervals. No issues at all running this filter, I also put a magnet on it to get sup-micro metal shavings.
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