what are all of you guys using ?
what brand?

most people here use the Toyota OEM filters. Sorry I don't know the part number

OEM Toyota

I used to use the AMSOIL high flow filters but they changed the design and now they cost $12 each.

I got a 10 pack of Toyota filters for $35.

Toyota Part number 90915-YZZF1 on my xB.

SEARCH. Tons of info.

OEM is the way to go! I recently bought a case of 10 oem filters for $34... :lalala:

Cheap yet effective ... Can be found at the local pep boys

Purolator Premium Plus - L14477 3.99

or the clone - ProLine PLL-14477 2.99

i use wix oil filters

toyota oem

Cheap yet effective ... Can be found at the local pep boys

Purolator Premium Plus - L14477 3.99

or the clone - ProLine PLL-14477 2.99

which one is preferred?

and the premium plus cost more, but is it actually "better" or worth the extra dollar???

K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.

Bosch filters are nice, I would say equal to oem and you can get them at any Autozone.

I use Mobil 1 filters with Mobil 1 oil. They are durable and last 5k. I also use K&N sometimes. Both are great!

K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.

where can i buy these, and at wat price?
is there a certain size, or one fits all?

also, is there more than 1 K&N oil filter. u kno, like a "plus"

K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.

where can i buy these, and at wat price?
is there a certain size, or one fits all?

also, is there more than 1 K&N oil filter. u kno, like a "plus"

K&N runs you ~12$ at Autozone
Part number I'm not sure, it's on the back side of my filter the way it's screwed on. (ask the counter and they'll tell you)

No plus model for the K&N. It's a race filter already.

I get mine at Autozone. Most auto stores should carry them. I think they are around $11. Just ask the person at the counter they will look it up for you on the computer. I haven't seen any other type of K&N oil filter.

Beat me to it!

thanx guys :D

and girl :P :)

:wink:

spECIal- I have 3 Proline filters here in my garage.. I would pick them since they're a dollar cheaper and they're just the same as the purolator ...

www.bobistheoilguy.com

Do some reading and you will all be buying Toyota.

K&N for me. Holds better filtration and higher pressures and temperatures. Plenty of race proven customers I used to help came in and wouldn't use anything else so, for a lot of highway and fast city driving, that's what I go with.

Wix is a great brand too. I think NAPA carries them.

napa brand is made by WIX well the new filters are just restickered as napa brand even has the same part number but wix has a number 5 in front of the oil filter part number

napa # 1394

wix # 51394

Toyota filters here. Love how you can get them in a 10 pack. Surprised no one is using Fram. LOL

Surprised no one is using Fram. LOL

i wonder why :ponder: :silly:

It blows my mind that some of these folks are paying $12 for an oil filter when the OEM filter (which performs as well as will ever be needed) is about $3 :rofl: :rofl: :doh:

First, it's personal and just good enough might not be good enough for others. Like me. I like to have something that is rated better than just what's necessary, even if it's a bit more. It's the added sense of security. But no, more money doesn't necessarily mean it's better but performance specs from other companies and others who own race cars work for me. Only heard great things from filtration specs from K&N oil filters from plenty of muscle car owners and drag racers. Yes, I realize that drag cars and muscle cars are different from our tCs but again, it's peace of mind.

I also put Amsoil in my car with that K&N filter. Again, personal choice and peace of mind. Even though the cheaper ones, like Toyota brand filters, might do what's needed, I'll still take those that do more.

Again, this is all MY OPINION.

What have you heard about the OEM filter? Is it lacking in some capacity? Knowledge is security. The OEM filter, changed at least as often as the manufacturer recommends, is all your car will ever need. Period. Anything more expensive is not neccessary and is false economy. The assumption that a K&N oil filter is somehow superior to the OEM unit is a stretch at best. I have more than a little expeience with these engines and their everyday care and feeding as a Toyota certified MDT and in my OPINION, OEM is all you will ever need and is what I would recommend. Save the extra money for some mods or something...............

P.S. take a look at the OIL FILTER BASICS thread that is stickied at the top of this forum........................

Eh, I'll stick with my K&N setup. Worked great for my past 2 vehicles so I trust it.

Can't argue with such well thought out logic like that, now can we? :lalala:

No we can't b/c it's personal choice. :eyebrow: Thought we already stated that earlier.

I am using Toyota but what is wrong with FRAM? I haven't heard anything bad about them, please explain or point me in the right direction

I've heard that FRAM has something with their filter element. It's a paper element that deteriorates faster than what they claim. Not sure though, but it's worked on my mom's car for over 50K miles so I'm keeping it on there. No major problems due to the oil ever since the beginning so, I guess they are ok.

Toyota filter.

K&N here

Do not use FRAM.
They used to be good, but alas, no longer.
Use the OEM Toyota filter - the latest iteration is the YZZF1 for the tC.
One of the best filters out there.
Spending more is not getting you a better filter, and is quite possibly the opposite.

Scott

Just switched the air filter and oil filter to K and N on my Tacoma. Will be doing the same thing for the tC.

If you are not using K and N, some autoparts stores have a K and n air filter demo set up to show you how much better the air flow is than other filters. My point bieng if their air filters are that much better I trust their oil filters are too. Sure they are 12 bones a pop, but when its the thing that keeps crud out of your 15-20k ride I'll pay 12 bucks all day. Just my 2 cents.

Andrew: That (sorry) is the dumbest conclusion I've read in a long time.
Try research. It pays off.

Scott

Andrew: That (sorry) is the dumbest conclusion I've read in a long time.
Try research. It pays off.

Scott

Pretty brash there don't you think. I think it would be a rather odd assumtion that a $3 oil filter would be equal to a $12 K and N filter. Or maybe I am just paying too much and K and N is just repackaging a standard oil filter and all of us that are buying them are the suckers. :doh:

Yup. Me thinks you now get it.
You need to understand basic economics of production.
Someone makes 10 million filters, they cost less than someone making 1 million.
Not exact stat's on Toyota vs K&N, but you should get the basic idea...
I've spent - as have others here - tons of time researching filters, and comparing based on name and/or price is (again, sorry) naive.

Scott

Yup. Me thinks you now get it.
You need to understand basic economics of production.
Someone makes 10 million filters, they cost less than someone making 1 million.
Not exact stat's on Toyota vs K&N, but you should get the basic idea...

Scott

Scott, I have to say you are a bit rude. This is just an area for people to discuss their thoughts of what oil filter they prefer. Not to belittle someone ecause of what they choose. Are you always this way when someone has a different opinion than you? If so good luck with that. I hope other people here are alittle more polite and respectful than you Scott.

Andrew. People come here to learn. Your posts are misleading to those trying to get an answer to the question.
I'm not trying to be rude, but your assumptions are just plain incorrect, and you seem to not want to budge from that.
Look, if you want to spend more money on arguably less quality, go for it.

Scott, Iwas simply stating why I felt the way I did. If there is research showing otherwise then ok. I was not staing my comments as fact simply an observation and opinion. But Scott, while this is a place to learn there is a polite way to educate or redirect someone to more information instead of telling someone they are naive or blast their conclusions. I too am here to learn but jeez man.

Sorry Andrew, wasn't trying to bum you out.

Scott

Scott, it's all cool. Maybe I am wrong and will do more research. Like you said we are all here to learn. I was always under the impression that aftermarket type things, filters etc were usually better than factory stuff. Oil and Air filters are very important to us all but I am in the central valley and the dust here is unreal. What do you think besides the toyota filter would I be best using for air. The K and N or stock or what?
Thanks.

Not to be rude ,but to help you learn, that last statement was pretty poor logic also. The simple fact of the matter at hand is the OEM filters are extremely hard to beat for your car,--so why bother?????If they work perfectly, are priced very competitively, and leave nothing to be desired, why are you so actively looking for an alternative???????K&N filters are OK quality, but do nothing more than stock, so at $12 a pop, just don't make sense. K&N air filters, when put to the flow bench, flow slightly more air than an OEM filter. Do you think the air filter is the biggest restriction in your engine? It's not. Real world dyno tests have proven otherwise. Also, to achieve higher flow, actual filtration is reduced. Add to that the fact that oiled air filters are not the ideal setup for longevity of a heated-wire MAF, and the only reasonable conclusion I can come to is; Why pay more for less? Find real problems to fix, don't imagine up non-existant ones. Another handy tip: In all actuality, hardly any aftermarket parts perform as well as stock parts for your car. If they did, chances are that they would BE stock parts very quickly. Think of it this way: aggressive marketing can convince you Ashlee Simpson is a singer and Paris Hilton is important. Don't believe the hype....................

Planning to stick with toyota filters once my car is due for its first oil change. Any significant difference between the oem and the trd tc filters?

I don't think so, Tranman. I believe (and I could be recalling incorrectly) that the TRD only has higher flow - not needed in your car unless it's built and racing, IMHO. When I researched those, I opted to stick with the YZZF1.

Scott

can you buy them in packs of 10 at the dealership?

can you buy them in packs of 10 at the dealership?

yeah I'm sure you can but they wont be as cheap in price as buying them online somewhere.

can you buy them in packs of 10 at the dealership?Yep. get them from Sparks for like 35 shipped

nice!!! i like trdsparks too.. great SERVICE!! thanks for the help!
:)
can you buy them in packs of 10 at the dealership?Yep. get them from Sparks for like 35 shipped

Toyota Part number 90915-YZZF1 on my xB.

same here... don't need to spend too much for an oil filter, to me its not worth it...

From my (limited) research, the OEM filter seems like the way to go. However, would they still be a good choice if I wanted to run extended OCIs with synthetic? Or would I be better off with a filter designed to go a little longer? I'd probably be going about 7,500 miles or so.

Stick with the Toyota OEM - it can handle 7500 OCI on synth just fine.

So, to cut the cost of the oil change, since I already spend 8.49/qt., what's the OEM tC filter number from the factory? I might as well just go to them if it's good to use with Synthetic oil.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/icdedppl/faq.html#f4


4. what is the scion tC oil filter part number?
the oem part number for the standard oil filter is 90915-10004. the trd performance oil filter for the tC is 00602-90915-006. also, the camry filter *will* fit, however, it is much smaller and will not be able to filter as much oil as the the correct tC part.

And your the one that posted the link :rofl: just messin with ya...
But what the hell kinda oil are you buying for 8.xx a quart, thats nuts. Mine is 22 bucks for 5 quarts and i thought that was outrageous. Mobile 1 full synthetic

Get the newest: p/n 90915-YZZF1
Get them in 10-paks from TRDSparks.com HERE! (http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=474&Part_cat=1&parts_id=970)

Scott

Amsoil Series 2000 0W/30 Full Synthetic.............Mobil 1 made my engine noisey compared to the Amsoil. This stuff made it smooth.

Get the newest: p/n 90915-YZZF1
Get them in 10-paks from TRDSparks.com HERE! (http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=474&Part_cat=1&parts_id=970)

Scott


Awsome thanks. Just ordered them :)

wow this amsoil stuff looks good... is it true that you only have to change it every 25000 miles, if so do you still have to change the filter every 3k or do they give you a special filter or what. Looks pretty good, but almost 9 bucks a quart is pretty expensive when you change your oil once a month like me, 3k miles a month

I don't care what oil companies say about intervals and whatnot. I change mine at 4000-4500. I would never let any oil last up to 25000 EVER! I am getting the stock filter but have been using K&N. "Long life" filters usually filter less than stock, which allows them to last longer. Larger holes in the filtering material allows oil to travel faster, but get filtered a little less.

If you're going to change it every 3K, just stick with Mobil. I'm usually good around 4K but will probobly let it stretch to 5K, or even 6K soon. I just want the extra reassurance of the Amsoil.

If you do some research, you'll see that UOA's on Amsoil are not proving it any better than M1.
M1 has been proven to be excellent in Toyota's UAOs.

Scott

I just noticed excess engine noise when using the Mobil 1..........I used it for about 5K miles and then switched to Amsoil............it runs nice and quiet and idles very smooth as compared to Mobil 1. That's just in my setup so I'm not sure how it is for others.

There was a lonnnng thread on BITOG with this topic, but in the end, we all pretty much came up with no proof of that.
You're not the only the that thought that, but it doesn't appear to be real.

Scott

Yeah, I guess it depends on the person and what exactly they are listening to as "noise." I'm just anal about stupid little noises so I go overboard. I know :P

I'm the same way.
If I really thought Amsoil or Royal Purple were better, I'd use them. :)

Toyota Part number 90915-YZZF1 on my xB.
My TOy dealer sold me an oil filter with P/N 90915-YZZF2. This does not look like the OEM filter every here is talking about. Looks cheap like a FRAM and is stamped Denso but made in Thailand.
By the way since switching over to synth, I noticed it is a lot blacker than when I first had the car for 3000 miles. This is my third oil change at 10000 and the oil is really dark. Could it be the YDR/KN air filter? Maybe it is sucking in dirty air. :pray: I don't see anything wrong with my install and the car idles fine.

Toyota Part number 90915-YZZF1 on my xB.
My TOy dealer sold me an oil filter with P/N 90915-YZZF2. This does not look like the OEM filter every here is talking about. Looks cheap like a FRAM and is stamped Denso but made in Thailand.
By the way since switching over to synth, I noticed it is a lot blacker than when I first had the car for 3000 miles. This is my third oil change at 10000 and the oil is really dark. Could it be the YDR/KN air filter? Maybe it is sucking in dirty air. :pray: I don't see anything wrong with my install and the car idles fine.What oil are you using? You are still changing it at 3K? My Mobil 1 is just starting to get dark at 5K.

Toyota Part number 90915-YZZF1 on my xB.
My TOy dealer sold me an oil filter with P/N 90915-YZZF2. This does not look like the OEM filter every here is talking about. Looks cheap like a FRAM and is stamped Denso but made in Thailand.
By the way since switching over to synth, I noticed it is a lot blacker than when I first had the car for 3000 miles. This is my third oil change at 10000 and the oil is really dark. Could it be the YDR/KN air filter? Maybe it is sucking in dirty air. :pray: I don't see anything wrong with my install and the car idles fine.What oil are you using? You are still changing it at 3K? My Mobil 1 is just starting to get dark at 5K.

I am using Supertech synthetic from Walmart.

Eeeek, That may be why it's turning dark.

So that stuPh sucks huh?

I'd just spend the extra coin on Mobil 1 and forget about it.

For those fellow owners who are using Mobil 1 5w-20...
Have you found the big containers of it? Where??
I haven't been able to, and I'm stuck paying per quart :(

I don't use Mobil 1 (Amsoil for me), but Walmart should carry the 5 quart containers so that you can have 1 qt. left for the next oil change.

I don't use Mobil 1 (Amsoil for me), but Walmart should carry the 5 quart containers so that you can have 1 qt. left for the next oil change.

Ya, that's what I thought too.. But I've been to 4 walmart's in my area, and all they have is Mobil 1 5w-30, not 5w-20...In the 5qt containers.

The auto parts places around here only carry 5w-30 too..

I guess I could use the 5w-30, but ever since I read that the spec. oil for 06' TC's has changed to 5w-20, I'd like to keep using that..

grrr.

Yeah, i'd just keep buying the 5w-20..............maybe you can get the manager of the auto store to order you in a case................if you go to AutoZone, they usually do that. I used to work at one and did it all the time.

^
Good idea, I will do that.

Thanks.

I use the 5W30 year round. 5W20 is way too thin for my liking. Plus with the 5 quart jug you get a free oil change every 5th time. I'm thinking the 5W20 isn't available in the big jugs cause it isn't used as much. :tap:

mobil1 5w-30 with a mobil1 m-103 oil filter