On Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at 11:47 AM, thejimrose wrote: > my gf's 05 4runner has the filter mounted messy-side-DOWN in a big > metal > "funnell" staring you in the face when you open the hood. Fing > BRILLIANT. I'd think messy side up would be better for getting up oil pressure when you've just changed the oil and filter.