Sourcing for filter? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tiger1964 · 07-30-2023, 12:50 PM

Well, in another topic I see someone posted "Subaru 15208AA170" as a 2nd-gen oil filter. Hopefully that holds true and I figure on doing the 1000-mile oil change in a few weeks.

I see Amazon has that part # at $12.99 but I thought to ask is (a) there's a dealer or OEM parts seller that supports the forum and we should support them, or (b) someone with a killer price. (I have no objection to buying several filters at one time, like in a bulk pack within reason).

soundman98 · 07-30-2023, 03:48 PM

i don't know of any forum affiliates at this time.

my last filter order, i did through ebay. that allowed me to do a 3 pack for a slight discount.

EndlessAzure · 07-30-2023, 06:27 PM

I usually just go to the local dealer parts counter.

Amazon is usually marked up for commodities like that (convenience and shipping factor)

villainous_frx · 07-30-2023, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger1964

I have no objection to buying several filters at one time, like in a bulk pack within reason.

Dealers will usually offer a buy x get x 'free' deal. Last time I went to my local dealer I got a case of them for relatively cheap.

tiger1964 · 07-31-2023, 09:55 AM

OK, I'll just hit the dealer, then. Thus I'll have via them a firm handle on the correct part number. I went and looked under the hood yesterday, the filter is installed in a such a way that I cannot see the part number on the case but, interestingly, the filter has a brand name on it other than Subaru.

dragoontwo · 07-31-2023, 10:55 AM

The part number you have is correct for the second gen. It's made by Tokyo Roki.

WNDSRFR · 07-31-2023, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger1964

OK, I'll just hit the dealer, then. Thus I'll have via them a firm handle on the correct part number. I went and looked under the hood yesterday, the filter is installed in a such a way that I cannot see the part number on the case but, interestingly, the filter has a brand name on it other than Subaru.

Subaru doesn't make oil filters.

You got a Walmart around there?

tiger1964 · 07-31-2023, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dragoontwo

The part number you have is correct for the second gen. It's made by Tokyo Roki.

That's certainly the name on the filter.

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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

You got a Walmart around there?

Yes, but I'd have to be well paid to go in there.

Muskoka800 · 08-04-2023, 06:08 PM

Here in Canada, parts for my 2016 FRS are 50% more expensive for the same part from Subaru than at a local Toyota dealer.
Your only shopping challenge may be that the Toyota parts counter will first ask for your VIN to search. Your BRZ VIN won’t work for them. A visit or online Toyota vendor may be advantageous. Go to sparksparts.com to search your corresponding 86 part number and order with confidence. Don’t forget the crush washers.
Cheers!

tiger1964 · 08-12-2023, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Muskoka800

Here in Canada, parts for my 2016 FRS are 50% more expensive for the same part from Subaru than at a local Toyota dealer.
Your only shopping challenge may be that the Toyota parts counter will first ask for your VIN to search. Your BRZ VIN won’t work for them. A visit or online Toyota vendor may be advantageous. Go to sparksparts.com to search your corresponding 86 part number and order with confidence. Don’t forget the crush washers.
Cheers!

Thanks for the reminder about crush washers.

soundman98 · 08-12-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger1964

Thanks for the reminder about crush washers.

or you can get a fumoto valve, and never need to deal with the crush washer again!

finch1750 · 08-13-2023, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muskoka800

Here in Canada, parts for my 2016 FRS are 50% more expensive for the same part from Subaru than at a local Toyota dealer.
Your only shopping challenge may be that the Toyota parts counter will first ask for your VIN to search. Your BRZ VIN won’t work for them. A visit or online Toyota vendor may be advantageous. Go to sparksparts.com to search your corresponding 86 part number and order with confidence. Don’t forget the crush washers.
Cheers!

It varies dealer to dealer. Some Toyota dealers mark up, some Subaru dealers do.

But in the end Toyota filters aren't by Tokyo Roki so I just find the cheapest Subaru one I can online and do that

Teseo · 08-13-2023, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

or you can get a fumoto valve, and never need to deal with the crush washer again!

Wonder if it drains completely

soundman98 · 08-13-2023, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Wonder if it drains completely

no motor ever drains completely.

that's why it's important to warm up the motor, and get the particulates to be held in suspension so they come out as soon as possible.

07-30-2023, 12:50 PM	#1
tiger1964 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Drives: 2023 BRZ Location: Maryland Posts: 136 Thanks: 14 Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sourcing for filter? Well, in another topic I see someone posted "Subaru 15208AA170" as a 2nd-gen oil filter. Hopefully that holds true and I figure on doing the 1000-mile oil change in a few weeks. I see Amazon has that part # at $12.99 but I thought to ask is (a) there's a dealer or OEM parts seller that supports the forum and we should support them, or (b) someone with a killer price. (I have no objection to buying several filters at one time, like in a bulk pack within reason). __________________ 1964 Sunbeam Tiger, 2015 Porsche Boxster, 2023 Subaru BRZ

07-30-2023, 03:48 PM	#2
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07-31-2023, 09:55 AM	#5
tiger1964 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Drives: 2023 BRZ Location: Maryland Posts: 136 Thanks: 14 Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OK, I'll just hit the dealer, then. Thus I'll have via them a firm handle on the correct part number. I went and looked under the hood yesterday, the filter is installed in a such a way that I cannot see the part number on the case but, interestingly, the filter has a brand name on it other than Subaru. __________________ 1964 Sunbeam Tiger, 2015 Porsche Boxster, 2023 Subaru BRZ

07-31-2023, 10:55 AM	#6
dragoontwo Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Drives: 22 BRZ limited Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 1,183 Thanks: 217 Thanked 990 Times in 521 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The part number you have is correct for the second gen. It's made by Tokyo Roki. __________________ 22 Service manuals 22 New car information

08-04-2023, 06:08 PM	#9
Muskoka800 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Release Series 2#439 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 680 Thanks: 3 Thanked 150 Times in 123 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here in Canada, parts for my 2016 FRS are 50% more expensive for the same part from Subaru than at a local Toyota dealer. Your only shopping challenge may be that the Toyota parts counter will first ask for your VIN to search. Your BRZ VIN won’t work for them. A visit or online Toyota vendor may be advantageous. Go to sparksparts.com to search your corresponding 86 part number and order with confidence. Don’t forget the crush washers. Cheers! __________________ Edelbrock S/C with CSG 94 & 91 maps TRD Short Shifter, CTS/EvoX Brakes Ohlin’s R&T Dampers, Hotchkis F/R Bars, Blox LCA & Toe Arms 235F/245R Conti ECS on TRD/Enkei wheels (street), 245/40 sq. A052 on 17x8 720Form GTF2 wheels (track)

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