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01-02-2009, 04:49 AM | #1 |
Joey
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2 maintenance issues
So I'm due for my 2nd maintenance service now at 9400 miles. This includes an oil change and "cabin air filter change". I want to save a buck this time and just do it all myself. With that said, I got a couple questions:
1. Is there a better oil out there than whatever the dealer uses? I wanna try something different this time. Please list the pros and cons (if any) of your choice(s) of oil. 2. Mine doesn't have a cabin air filter, I checked today. I did my research and found mixed feelings about it not being installed in the first place. Some say it keeps the fan motor from overheating. Others say it was a manufacturers mistake and it should be there to keep pollen and dust out of the cabin. So what's the right answer? Do I or don't I need a filter? Thanks
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01-02-2009, 05:47 AM | #2 |
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your going to get a lot of different answers on these questions. my opinion is if your going to change oils, go with a 5w30 synthetic oil and good grade filter. as far as the cabin filter...get one, cant hurt :)
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01-02-2009, 06:23 AM | #3 |
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Fair enough. Any good brands you recommend (for both the oil w/filter and cabin filter)?
And I guess I can just get the cabin filter and see what happens. But if I smell smoke, I'm blaming you LOL
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01-02-2009, 09:22 AM | #4 |
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Not sure what the dealers in 91732 use but here in Montreal its Castrol GTX or Mobile1 if requested.Just had my cabin filter replaced after 24000kms and it was very dirty,i'd recommend a trip to 91732's local auto parts store to acquire one.
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01-02-2009, 09:45 AM | #5 |
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all i can say don't go for regular oil go with synthetic i use to run with Royal Purple and due to short on money cause of school i got regular it doesn't run the same at all. any synthetic oil should do oil filter Bosch does good but its $10 but got to filter out those particles. cabin filter i don't know nothing....
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01-02-2009, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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personally i use and suggest royal purple oil and a trd filter (made by k&n but $3 cheaper through my work than a k&n). the cabin filter is genuine toyota.
you can also go with castrol synthetic and the oem filer (local dealer here sells them for $4 for non trd filters, or a decent filter such as fram or equivalent. as far as cabin filters, any one should do. i found toyotas to be the cheapest. |
01-02-2009, 12:40 PM | #7 |
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I got the filter from O'Reilly's Auto Parts for $8.99. Not for sure if you have that chain in your area or not.
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01-02-2009, 01:08 PM | #8 |
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If it money that you want to save, DYI is the way to go. I use Castrol GTS that I bought on sale at Checker for $0.99/ quart and filter bought on sale at Toyota for $3.95. Each oil change costs me $8. Using a non-synthetic oil, I'll still get 200,000 miles. Check your engine air filter and tire presure while you are at it.
There is a great thread on making your own cabin air filter. This will cost you less than a dollar each.
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01-02-2009, 04:11 PM | #9 |
I use Mobil 5W30 synthetic with a Mobil oil filter. I change every 5000 miles. I put a toyota cabin air filter in to catch anything before it gets to the fan.
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If you live in a dusty climate, as we do here in southcentral Texas, the cabin filter is an excellent addition if you don't have one. We not only have a lot of dust but allergians (mostly mountain cedar) which a filter will capture. I grabbed a Purolator and it went in with a little manipulation. It wasn't that hard. I have only had the car for a few months, so I don't know how much it has captured so far; but I plan to replace it at the six-month point and I am sure it will show signs of keeping unwanted particles, dust and other elements out of the car. For such an inexpensive solution, I don't know why anyone wouldn't do it. Cheers! M2 |
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01-03-2009, 04:08 AM | #13 |
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Funny, I had no trouble fitting the cabin air filter in. Got mine right at PepBoys (Purolator). I don't see how Toyota would think it does'nt fit with the "frame" or whatever.
I think it was just a cost saving measure and that most owners would never think to even check for this filter, instead just get it "changed" at the dealer during service for about $59. As for oil filters, go on Ebay and pick up a case of 10 Genuine Toyota oil filters for about $40. Buy any synthetic, they are all fine, IMHO. Remember, the car's body will probably rust out before the engine goes either way.......
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01-03-2009, 05:14 AM | #14 |
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It's done. Changed the oil using Mobil 1 synthetic with filter, then went to dealer to pick up a cabin filter. Local parts stores didn't have it in stock, and they would've had to order it from the dealer anyway. Installing it was way easier than first thought, since it was so floppy and bendable.
Next up is rotating the tires and seeing if I can re-tighten the e-brake without breaking anything Thanks for all the tips guys
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01-03-2009, 02:37 PM | #15 |
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If you want to save even more money, make your own cabin filters for a fraction of the cost. Bailout has a great DIY on this.
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