Symptoms of collapsed oil filter

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Oscar MN, Jun 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM.

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    Oscar MN New Member

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    What does that look like ? Thanks
     
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    probably no symptoms, unless it completely blocked circulation. then you should get over heating and a blown engine
     
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    Most spin-on filters has a bypass valve, so if it plugs up or collapses - your oil won't get filtered.
     
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    None as far as I know, changed oem media filters at Prius meet ups and I came away with 2 different Prius with collapses filter. Both owners said no issue with car when I asked and showed them the collapsed filters.
     
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    It will either have the words China stamped on the side or will be an imposter from Amazon that says Toyota but is actually from China lol
     
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    Mine has a cartridge filter
     
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    If you purchase the filter from Toyota, you likely won't have to worry about it.
    If you get them from ebay or amazon, very likely they are the cheap chinese copies....

     
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    what symptoms are you seeing