cuball Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I've found that an oil filter from my Lexus dealer is far more expensive than any filter sold at the Toyota dealer. Like 50% higher! I bought a filter from the Toyota dealership that belongs to the V6 Highlander. Which I believe is the same as the RX300. Does anyone know if this is correct? Or what Toyota filter crossreferances with the Lexus RX300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Well, does the Toyota filter look the same and does it fit your ES? Lexus and Toyota V6's have been almost identical for many years. I've been buying filters for our LS400's from a Toyota dealer (last time they were $4 each in a 10-pack) ever since I found out that the same filter is used on the V8 Toyota Landcruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I think you can cross reference online, or just get the Toyota part number from your manual. It's the same filter as the Lexus one. I got the cabin air filter from Toyota and I use Toyota oil filters in my IS300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 The 2001 RX300 shares the same Toyota 1MZ-FE engine with several other Toyota models. All 1993-2005 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines use the same Toyota oil filters. Toyota dealers price them lower than Lexus dealers do. There are 3 Toyota oil filters that are Toyota approved for use with the 1993-2005 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines. 1. Toyota 90915-20003 filter. This is the filter brand new 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines come with. It's designed by Nippondenso and made in Japan. Very few dealers carry it, but they can sometimes special order them and it's the most expensive filter. 2. Toyota 90915-08922 filter. It's made by Purolator here in the USA to Toyota's specifications. It's the least expensive filter ($3.87 each at 1sttoyotaparts.com) All dealers carry it. 3. Toyota 90915-YZZD1 filter. It's designed by Nippondenso and made in Thailand. All dealers carry it. Priced midway between the 90915-20003 and the 90915-08922 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 like monarch says their are only a few toyota filters that also work on all 90 and up toyota engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunedRX300 Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 I've found that an oil filter from my Lexus dealer is far more expensive than any filter sold at the Toyota dealer. Like 50% higher! I bought a filter from the Toyota dealership that belongs to the V6 Highlander. Which I believe is the same as the RX300. Does anyone know if this is correct? Or what Toyota filter crossreferances with the Lexus RX300? ← BTW, you don't have to buy OEM oil filters. Lexus can't void your warranty because you use an aftermarket oil filter (forgot the name of the law that covers this). I used K&N performance oil filter and Fram Tough Guard, both have a silicone valve that holds engine oil when you turn off the engine. I like the K&N because it is easy to put on and off with that 1" wrench nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 BTW, you don't have to buy OEM oil filters. Lexus can't void your warranty because you use an aftermarket oil filter ← But using an aftermarket filter still risks engine damage in subtle ways like this: http://www.saber.net/~monarch/fram.jpg The Toyota oil filter on the RX300 & ES300 can be reached from above (after the engine has cooled off) by using a cap wrench like this http://www.saber.net/~monarch/oilfil20211.jpg connected to a regular 3/8" drive ratchet handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunedRX300 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 BTW, you don't have to buy OEM oil filters. Lexus can't void your warranty because you use an aftermarket oil filter ← But using an aftermarket filter still risks engine damage in subtle ways like this: http://www.saber.net/~monarch/fram.jpg The Toyota oil filter on the RX300 & ES300 can be reached from above (after the engine has cooled off) by using a cap wrench like this http://www.saber.net/~monarch/oilfil20211.jpg connected to a regular 3/8" drive ratchet handle. ← Looking to the picture in the link, it is a little misleading to compare a brand new air filter (OEM) to a used one (FRAM). I like most OEM parts. But just because a part is OEM does not mean it is better. For example, the 00 RX300s have Bridgestone Dueler tires but they can't handle snow well and wear out < 40000 miles even with proper inflation and rotation. 10w30 OEM engine oil can not match the higher burn and lower pour temperatures of 10w30 Mobile One synthetic. I like the anti-drain valves because most of the engine oil drains to the oil pan after engine is shut off, an anti-drain valve will help the engine to cut dry-start time. Correct me if I am wrong but the OEM oil filters do not have this feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 all filters have a valve some are glued others are welded oem is usually welded not glued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuball Posted November 16, 2004 Author Share Posted November 16, 2004 The 2001 RX300 shares the same Toyota 1MZ-FE engine with several other Toyota models. All 1993-2005 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines use the same Toyota oil filters. Toyota dealers price them lower than Lexus dealers do. There are 3 Toyota oil filters that are Toyota approved for use with the 1993-2005 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines.1. Toyota 90915-20003 filter. This is the filter brand new 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE engines come with. It's designed by Nippondenso and made in Japan. Very few dealers carry it, but they can sometimes special order them and it's the most expensive filter. 2. Toyota 90915-08922 filter. It's made by Purolator here in the USA to Toyota's specifications. It's the least expensive filter ($3.87 each at 1sttoyotaparts.com) All dealers carry it. 3. Toyota 90915-YZZD1 filter. It's designed by Nippondenso and made in Thailand. All dealers carry it. Priced midway between the 90915-20003 and the 90915-08922 ← Thanks monarch, this is the info I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 The oil filter issue has been the topic of many debates on this & other forums in LOC & CL. I personally use either Mobil 1 or K & N oil filters & have never had a problem. There are several sites that actually 'disect' & open the filters up to see what is inside such as the filter media & such.........the Mobil 1 & K & N filters did very well overall compared to other popular filters OEM & aftermarket. Fram (several different models) did very poorly & I will never again buy them. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgr7 Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Here is a site that did some testing on filters. http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html have a look Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinist Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I've found that an oil filter from my Lexus dealer is far more expensive than any filter sold at the Toyota dealer. Like 50% higher! I bought a filter from the Toyota dealership that belongs to the V6 Highlander. Which I believe is the same as the RX300. Does anyone know if this is correct? Or what Toyota filter crossreferances with the Lexus RX300? ← lexus parts dept = toyota parts dept + 2 table spoon of rip off no difference in parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAguitar Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I just replaced my cabin air filter. Got a replacment at Auto Zone for $13.50. What do you pay from Toyota? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBrad Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 eahh - its like $21 at Lexus. Somebody spank me so I don't make that mistake again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 How about a chairshot Brad? :chairshot: ;) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgriffith Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Back to the oil filter - I usually purchase our oil & oil filter at Orielly auto parts. They have their own brand (can't remember the name) of oil filter that is made by purolator. It is about the same price as the cheap oil filter sold by Toyota - around $3.20. I use this same filter for my truck as well....and have been pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunedRX300 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Here is a site that did some testing on filters.http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html have a look Jeff ← Thanks for the link. Here is another interesting study I found on Acura TL forum http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Filters.html I will be using Purolator PureOne since it has synthetic fiber to filter finer particles down to 20 micro size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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