 Dented Toyota Oil Filter |
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 Apr 2, 2009 - 9:27 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
I just received a bunch of parts from 1sttoyotaparts.com and one of them was a Toyota oil filter. After some research online, it turns out that these are actually quite well made so I thought I would give it a try. When it arrived, I noticed that it had a dent in the top.
Here are a couple links to pictures of the filter:    Now from what I have read online, it seems that people are 50/50 on whether it is safe to use a dented filter. What do you guys think? Will that dent cause any performance issues with the filter? From what I know, the bypass valve is on that end of the filter, but is that dent in a place where it would affect the function of the valve? --------------------  |
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Apr 2, 2009 - 10:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
meh, it seems pretty minor. As long as there's no puncture in it, I would still use it on my car if it were me.
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Apr 2, 2009 - 10:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '08 From CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah only if its a deep dent that would restrict flow then I'd be a little worried but thats minor, doubt it'll have any real effect, I say its good to go
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Apr 2, 2009 - 11:26 PM
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so what else did you get?
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Apr 3, 2009 - 1:59 AM
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100% fine. go for it.
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Apr 3, 2009 - 2:57 AM
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shouldn't be much of a problem. i guess you can contact them and see what they can do.
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Apr 3, 2009 - 5:55 AM
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minor
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Apr 3, 2009 - 9:14 AM
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seems as deep as the plastic itself
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Apr 3, 2009 - 10:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Thanks for the opinions guys. I guess it should be safe to use!
What else did I get? Lets see: Valve cover gasket. I think mine may have a leak out the backside, but I can't tell for sure so I figure I'll take it off, clean it up and see how things are doing inside.  Valve cover goo. (FIPG)  EGR Modulator. I was still getting an EGR code being thrown so I figured I'd replace a few more related parts.  Hose from Modulator to EGR. The original hose fit a lot looser than the new one.  Engine Name plate. Mine is all scratched up from those plastic clips that hold the spark plug wires in place.  PCV Valve.  ...because this  is just gross. PS: Pictures are a lot more fun than just writing down what I got.  Also, I got all of this for about $70 less than the local Toyota dealer wanted for JUST the modulator.
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Apr 3, 2009 - 3:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
If that EGR code doesn't go away, try removing the valve itself and the tube going to it, then using some q-tips or something, clean out the passage-way where the valve connects to the manifold, and where the tube connects to the head. I had an EGR code too about 2 weeks before I needed to smog it and I replaced almost every component and nothing worked. then I tried this and it took care of it
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