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Lotus Elise Oil Filter Options

Monday, November 3, 2008

I like the K&N HP-2009.

Toyota OE #90915-YZZA1
Less than optimal filter, black gasket, black housing.
~$8 at any Toyota Parts Desk ($4 online)

Toyota OE #90915-10004
Optimal, red gasket, black housing, used by most Lotus Dealers.
~$12 at some local Toyota Parts Desk. Some dealers won’t order it, some will. Keep dialing. ($8 online)

Toyota OE #90915-YZZD1
Still less optimal, but slightly bigger than the YZZA1 filter, but of the same (sub par) “grade” of construction as the YZZA1. OE for Lexus IS300 motor,
~$8 at any Toyota Parts Desk ($4 online)

Toyota Racing Development #00602-90915-006
USA made YZZA1 and 10004 replacement, not known to be used on an Elise yet. ~$13 online

Toyota Racing Development #00642-90915-003
Japanese made YZZA1 and 10004 replacement, not known to be used on an Elise yet. ~$22 online

Toyota Racing Development #90915-001
Japanese made (red housing) replacement, seems to be preferred by many eTalkers, but I cannot find much information on this filter. ~$24 online.

K&N HP-2009
Optimal filter, used by many eTalkers (endorsed by Stan!), good filtration (better than the OE stuff) and good flow. ~$12 at most auto parts stores.

Known filters that DO NOT work:
TRD #90915-07

Good Walk Through of Oil Change From Sands

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My Bad…

Friday, January 18, 2008

I have been changing the oil in my cars myself for years.  In fact, I don’t think I have ever had a dealer or repair shop change my oil.  Why do I do this?

1) I like to use full synthetic oil (Mobil 1) and a quality oil filter (K&N or Mobil 1)
2) I don’t trust a shop to use the oil and filter I provide
3) Gives me a chance to do a look over the whole vehicle (other fluid levels, brake pad left, etc)
4) I know the job will be done right!

So, a couple weeks ago, I change the oil in my Lotus as usual.  All appeared fine for several days, but this past weekend I noticed a small puddle of oil under the Lotus in the garage.  After pulling the under-tray, it was clear that I was getting a steady drop from the drain plug.  Apparantly the oil plug gasket had a slight leak.   I normally do not replace these washers on a regular basis, but I will be from now on.  Although this is the first time I have ever had one leak, it certainly seems like cheap insurance.  Think about it….

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