OEM Toyota Oil Filters

Motor oil lubricates the many parts of the engine in your Toyota or Scion. However, the oil itself contains impurities from the production process. Worse yet, it accumulates more contaminants as it greases.

If these infiltrates get into the engine, they'll start to wear out the oil pump and its bearings. Luckily, your vehicle has an oil filter to help keep that from happening. If you're looking to learn more about it, our auto parts store has the info you need to make a more informed buying decision.

Toyota & Scion Oil Filters FAQ

What Do They Do?

Put simply, they capture all that pollution, before it can cause engine problems. (In that sense, they're a lot like air filters.) Unfortunately, they aren't permanent. Sooner or later, they degrade with age, that is, if they don't clog. When that happens, breakdown follows, and those engine troubles result. The best way to avoid them is to replace your oil filter regularly.

When Do You Change Them?

During every oil change. You can also do it during every other flush and replacement. Either way, that's every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, or every 3 months, whichever comes first. That is, unless you have an extended-life oil filter. These can last as many as 10,000 miles.

How Can You Tell it's Replacement Time?

There are telltale signs to look for. They include:

• Dirty exhaust smoke
• Worsening oil pressure
• Oil leaks
• Sputtering and/or metallic sounds coming from the engine

Which Ones Fit Your Vehicle?

That depends on what thread and gasket sizes it requires. Installing a filter that fits your vehicle properly is critical, as the wrong size almost always causes oil leaks, or worse, detachment -- a result that invariably leads to severe and expensive engine damage. The answer, though: one from your brand.

Why is a Genuine OEM Oil Filter the Best Choice for Your Toyota or Scion?

Your brand designs them to spec for its models. That's a fitment guarantee. See how well they work for yourself -- you can order one online at our auto parts store.

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