Oil filters

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by wheelsup, Nov 26, 2011.

Page 1 of 2
  1. wheelsup

    wheelsup Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2011
    91
    16
    0
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    What brand / where to acquire oil filters? For my Volvo I buy a case of 12 for about $5/pop from a Euro car site, what is a good source for our 2010 Prius? Looking for quality too not the cheapie Fram stuff.
     
    #1 wheelsup, Nov 26, 2011
  2. dustoff003

    dustoff003 Blizzard Brigade #003

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2010
    1,371
    335
    0
    Location:
    Waianae, HI (Oahu)
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    What kind of oil filter Toyota, where to get them at a dealership parts counter or online.
     
    #2 dustoff003, Nov 26, 2011
  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    7,543
    1,558
    0
    Location:
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    You can get OEM Toyota filters for about $3.60 - $4.00 on most sites... just google in Toyota parts.
     
    #3 spiderman, Nov 27, 2011
  4. The Critic

    The Critic Resident Critic

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2005
    3,193
    2,326
    0
    Location:
    CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    trdsparks.com is a good place to get them from. Order a few other items too so the shipping will be worth it. Or check ebay.
     
    #4 The Critic, Nov 27, 2011
  5. wick1ert

    wick1ert Senior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2009
    1,311
    183
    2
    Location:
    Delawhere
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I picked up 3 of them at the dealer for about $8 each when it was time to do my first oil change at 5k miles (before they changed the interval). I'm sure they're cheaper now.

    Other options are WIX filters, which you can find at AMSOIL or other sites, too. I put the WIX in at this last oil change, so we'll see if it seems to make any difference when I get the oil analysis done.

    The other options listed above are also good places.
     
    #5 wick1ert, Nov 27, 2011
  6. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2009
    5,131
    1,342
    0
    Location:
    Wilmington, NC
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I just get an oil filter, drain plug washer and 4 quarts of 0W-20 oil from my dealer when ready to change. Their price is competitive with the auto parts stores.
     
    #6 jdcollins5, Nov 27, 2011
  7. tumbleweed

    tumbleweed Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2005
    4,067
    690
    0
    Location:
    Eastern Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    As previously stated there are a lot of Toyota parts available online. I ordered a case of 10 Toyota filters $45 and 10 drain plug washer $12 from Toyota of Dallas. Filter comes with a new O-ring for the filter cap.

    Some part numbers for filters:

    Toyota 04152-YZZA6
    NAPA 7064
    WIX 57064

    Toyota drain plug washer 90430-12031
     
    #7 tumbleweed, Nov 27, 2011
  8. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2010
    3,326
    1,515
    38
    Location:
    Santa Fe, NM
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    O'Reilleys carries Wix. Carquest Blue and Napa filters are also made by Wix. You can also get Wix by the 12 ct. case online for around $5.50 each shipped. That said, Toyota OEM filters are better than average and it's hard to go wrong on both quality and price. Fram used to make good filters but now they are crap.

    This is a pretty good deal on ebay, a 10 filter case with drain plug gaskets for $43:

    Genuine 04152-YZZA6 with Drain Plug Gaskets (Qty 10) | eBay
     
    #8 seilerts, Nov 27, 2011
    1 person likes this.
  9. dustoff003

    dustoff003 Blizzard Brigade #003

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2010
    1,371
    335
    0
    Location:
    Waianae, HI (Oahu)
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    Do the non Toyota filters come with the o-ring for the filter housing?
     
    #9 dustoff003, Nov 27, 2011
  10. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    7,543
    1,558
    0
    Location:
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    I know the Fram do, I suspect the others should as well or there would be a serious problem. ;)
     
    #10 spiderman, Nov 27, 2011
    1 person likes this.
  11. wheelsup

    wheelsup Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2011
    91
    16
    0
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Thanks guys I might just get them from Toyota. I know for my Volvo the blue boxed branded stuff is made by Mann which is 3x as expensive as if you buy it from Mann online. Looks like Toyota I guess has their own filters made to spec for their private brand? Anyone know if there is an OEM for them?
     
    #11 wheelsup, Nov 27, 2011
    Skibob likes this.
  12. wick1ert

    wick1ert Senior Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2009
    1,311
    183
    2
    Location:
    Delawhere
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    WIX does as well. I would imagine, though, that the O-Rings would last for 2 oil changes if someone was stuck having to re-use it.
     
    #12 wick1ert, Nov 27, 2011
  13. The Critic

    The Critic Resident Critic

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2005
    3,193
    2,326
    0
    Location:
    CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Not sure, but the genuine filters are so cheap that it is unlikely for the supplier's aftermarket version to be cheaper.

    The supplier to the OEM may sell the part under their brand but the part is not always the same.
     
    #13 The Critic, Nov 28, 2011
  14. cyclopathic

    cyclopathic Senior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2011
    3,292
    547
    0
    Location:
    2014 Prius c
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    yes
     
    #14 cyclopathic, Nov 28, 2011
  15. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2010
    58,468
    40,265
    80
    Location:
    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    What I do, everytime I need an oil change, fwiw:

    Go to dealership, buy 4 liters of Toyota 0W20 motor oil, the drain plug washer and a single Toyota oil filter.
     
    #15 Mendel Leisk, Nov 28, 2011
  16. pjksr02

    pjksr02 Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    532
    226
    2
    Location:
    Connecticut
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    #16 pjksr02, Nov 28, 2011
  17. wheelsup

    wheelsup Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2011
    91
    16
    0
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Just called my local dealer. They sell 3 oil filters for $13.xx. It's around 4.50 per filter vs. $5.40 normal price. That's about as cheap as they come. Volvo blue box is around $15 vs. $5 for the Mann, which is why I was asking. So Toyota OEM it is. The crush washers are around $1 so I will take one to Home Depot and get an aluminum or brass one of the correct size for around $0.20.
     
    #17 wheelsup, Dec 1, 2011
  18. The Critic

    The Critic Resident Critic

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2005
    3,193
    2,326
    0
    Location:
    CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Just saw this listing on ebay:

    100PC Toyota Oil Drain Plug Crush Washer Gaskets 90430-12031 | eBay
     
    #18 The Critic, Dec 1, 2011
  19. xs650

    xs650 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2010
    4,539
    1,436
    9
    Location:
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    There is nothing special about aluminum crush washers. Find a generic one the right diameter and close to the right thickness and you are good to go at for below dealer prices. A good auto parts store will carry them
     
    #19 xs650, Dec 2, 2011
  20. wheelsup

    wheelsup Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2011
    91
    16
    0
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    #20 wheelsup, Dec 2, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2