beartrap

about to replace the fuel filter, any recommendations on whether I should drop more $ on a toyota or are other brands just as good?

thanks for the advice

sb5walker

I've never seen any analysis or test results of fuel filters for our trucks, so it's going to be a case of what you trust and how badly you want to save $$. For my money, the filter from the dealer is probably going to be excellent; something you can trust. 1sttoyotaparts.com sells them for $26 plus shipping.

autohausaz.com typically does not stock any substandard parts; so if they sell it, it's probably pretty good. They sell an NPN which may be the OEM for $36. They also offer Bosch for $23 and Interfil for $22. They offer free ship on orders over $50.

Rockauto sells a Beck/Arnley for $14 (and one left on clearance for $7.46). Beck/Arnley doesn't make parts; they source them from all over. I have a B/A on my truck at the moment and the exterior of it at least seemed good quality. rockauto also sells a Mann filter for $9 which is a German brand (Amsoil recommends Mann oil filters). It is probably a paper filter that doesn't have a real fine mesh but which is probably a good quality filter. Same comment applies to the Wix, which rockauto sells for $12.49. NAPA sells the Wix rebranded as the NAPA Gold filter for $19. I would avoid the Fram; their oil filters have repeatedly been shown to be complete garbage; I wouldn't trust their fuel filters either.

Note that filters are sold either with or without the mounting bracket. I find it's easier to buy one with, but you can reuse the old one with a bit more trouble.

Since it's a lot of trouble to change the fuel filter, and since it's important to have a good one to prevent clogging a fuel injector, the Toyota filter is probably the safest bet.

beartrap

thanks sb5, just the info i was looking for - i think you're right i might as well go with the trusted toyota one, probably cheaper and easier in the long run