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From: <theeagle@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 10:31 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] re: Toyota oil filter
Dick,
Are you thawed out in Wisconsin yet? It sounds like your getting your
Toyota ready for some traveling. Using the cardboard under the unit is a
good idea in locating your drip. Regarding oil filters, no one in my family
of five Toyota camper owners have used a Toyota oil filter and we have never
had any engine problems related to oil and all of our units have around
100,000 miles or more. We all use the cheap Fram or whichever brand is on
sale. I am sure, like Jack says, the Toyota filter has a check valve, which
keeps oil from staying in the filter when the engine is off. It is also true
that campers usually go longer between starts than cars, so this could help.
I use oil additives like (Dura-Lube, Skick 50, Prolong, or Motor-Up) every
30-50k miles. They are designed to protect against cold starts. Have been
very satisfied with these products. I am not an expert, these are just my
opinions.
That is what is great about this site, you can get different thoughts and
advice, and decide what works best for you. If you feel more comfortable
having a Toyota oil filter then it is worth the extra $3. I just want to let
you know that some of us get by with out them.
Happy Trails,
Nate
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