Scary oil filter test

[#84]

This one popped up in my youtube flow: https://youtu.be/RLcfBG9yUmg?si=h0VezoZgLuV9ToCF

Since the conclusion is that the OE Toyota oil filter is crap I got quite concerned. I only buy the OE Toyota filter for the 2GR-FE engine and hence asked myself if that is a stupid move.

Anyone who have tested other brands, or have knowledge or experience about our OE filter being hit or shit?

[EGTE]

Toyota are the biggest, most reliable car brand on the planet.   Their engines are possibly the most dependable of all makes.  

As long as you buy genuine Toyota parts (which the YTer may not have done......), all will be fine.

 

[#84]

That was how I have reasoned with myself as well. Thanks for your input!

I have spent quite some time with development of oil systems, oil selections and filtration levels, still there are unexpected questions that leaves oneself completely puzzled 🙂

[EGTE]

Reading the comments, there are a lot of people questioning this guy's methods.

The only engine problem I know of with regards to the 2GR-FE is the use of rubber oil lines in the earlier engines, which can be replaced by a better metal one.

[Bibs]

With the result so different to expectations, it would have been worth testing another or two to be sure. 

[Phaeton91]

I agree with you @Bibs.  Something looked very wrong there.

Fortunately, I don’t have a habit of pouring sand in my engine, and I don’t drive in the Sahara with the oil cap off so I should be safe with an OE filter.

[EuropaSman]

I'm not reading anything into this YouTube video. There are too many variables here. For a start the YouTuber hasn't set or claimed a baseline, e.g. a specific engine that uses a specific grade of motor oil. I think this is an "apples & pears" comparison.

I wouldn't have anything other that an OEM oil filter from a reputable source (not Amazon for a start!) on my Evora, or indeed my 2ZZ powered Elise.

[#84]

I actually watched the video once more and read 50 something comments. There are off course a few details that are left out about how the test is performed, but the setup of the rig, the reasoning about oil seclections and the use of standard dirt is just by the book (as I see it). I have hired national test labs for oil related tests that have had a much sloppier or less systematic approach. Unfortunately. However filtering of dirt is nothing I have personal experience of. Anyway, among comments high and low (quite a few low .. 🙉) I must say that this one was very well balanced and put the finger on the fact that there is nothing right, or wrong here, just different - and for a reason:

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