Which OEM oil filter? Subaru or Toyota? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ndsleep612 · 01-17-2015, 10:53 PM

I know that Subaru and Toyota have been doing the bait n switch of the Japan made oil filters (15208AA130) for the BRZ/FRS with "inferior" alternatives. My question is, do the dealerships still carry the black "made in Japan" Subaru oil filter or has both brands strayed to using an "inferior" version?

BRZnut · 01-18-2015, 09:47 AM

I recently bought three of the black original ones at my local Subaru dealer, so I think you can still get them.

Kuri · 01-20-2015, 10:38 AM

Yep. Suby dealer has them. Just pay attention to it.

I've ordered mine from Subaru Genuine parts

Muaddib · 02-03-2015, 12:53 AM

I am glad i picked up 5 when they were phasing out the Subaru filter.

Dezoris · 02-03-2015, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndsleep612

I know that Subaru and Toyota have been doing the bait n switch of the Japan made oil filters (15208AA130) for the BRZ/FRS with "inferior" alternatives. My question is, do the dealerships still carry the black "made in Japan" Subaru oil filter or has both brands strayed to using an "inferior" version?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZnut

I recently bought three of the black original ones at my local Subaru dealer, so I think you can still get them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muaddib

I am glad i picked up 5 when they were phasing out the Subaru filter.

Here guys do yourself a favor and stock up. I bought the 12 pack but of course sold the car and wound up giving them all away. This is as cheap as a deal you will get on the Tokyo Roki (Japanese Made Filter)

http://subaruonlineparts.com/subaru-...se-p-2239.html

JB86'd · 02-03-2015, 01:17 AM

A few months ago, I went into Toyota and asked what filter they had for the FRS. They busted out a black filter, identical to the Subaru toyo roki OEM filter..but with Toyota branding. I was super skeptical, but I've used it for the past 4000 miles no problem.
When I went to Subaru of Irvine I picked up 3 OEM Subaru filters anyways just because I have trust issues.

Guillaume · 02-03-2015, 02:33 AM

Are they just phasing them out in Noth America or is the Japanese supplier not making them anymore?

aegisdrgn · 02-03-2015, 03:11 AM

Thanks for the tip @Dezoris, picked up a case for when I start changing my own oil.

mhughett · 02-03-2015, 08:47 AM

For those that don't want to buy a whole case, I just ordered 3 of the Toyota part number 90915YZZS1 filters for 16.80 with free shipping. You get 2 filters at $6 each and get the third for 20% off. That ends up being only $5.60 each shipped. It was on Ebay from a Toyota dealer (see link below). The pictures I've seen of this filter is that they are the same black filter with Subaru markings that everyone is looking for. We shall see. My local Subaru dealer no longer carries the original black ones and is pushing off the cheap Fram blue ones. They even look stupid in the oil filter housing being that much skinnier than the black ones.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261690262610...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

mhughett · 02-06-2015, 11:22 AM

Ok, so the filters were delivered yesterday (much quicker than I expected coming from the east coast). These are definitely Toyota filters, not the OEM Subaru filters that I was hoping for. So it looks like both Subaru and Toyota are abandoning the original 15208aa130 filter that our cars came with. Subaru dealers are now replacing this with their skinny blue Fram-made filter (15208aa12a I think) while Toyota has their own filter too. This one is black and is the same diameter as the original but it is slightly shorter. It looks good from a quality perspective--very similar to the original. I'm sure it will work just fine but I wanted to let everyone know how this turned out. I'm guessing that the 15208aa130 filters will slowly fade away once inventory has been depleted as both Subaru and Toyota are going their separate ways when it comes to their replacement filter.

Muaddib · 02-06-2015, 05:12 PM

Once they are gone. I would just go with Wix/Napa gold filters.

Ridgerunr · 02-08-2015, 09:24 AM

Wix for me, they make a great filter..

menikmati · 02-09-2015, 12:51 PM

I didn't know the 15208AA130 was being phased out, might as well stock up now.

nunonuna · 02-13-2015, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Here guys do yourself a favor and stock up. I bought the 12 pack but of course sold the car and wound up giving them all away. This is as cheap as a deal you will get on the Tokyo Roki (Japanese Made Filter)

http://subaruonlineparts.com/subaru-...se-p-2239.html

Thanks,
I just placed order for 12pack bundle plus 4 more added so I got free shipping. 16 filters + 16 gaskets for $99.32 LOL
I hope they ship me correct one. Last time I ordered through local dealer using original part number, but they end up giving me new denso filter.

01-17-2015, 10:53 PM	#1
ndsleep612 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Thee Argento Cricket Location: Somewhere far away Posts: 165 Thanks: 101 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which OEM oil filter? Subaru or Toyota? I know that Subaru and Toyota have been doing the bait n switch of the Japan made oil filters (15208AA130) for the BRZ/FRS with "inferior" alternatives. My question is, do the dealerships still carry the black "made in Japan" Subaru oil filter or has both brands strayed to using an "inferior" version?

02-03-2015, 01:17 AM	#6
JB86'd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: JAWS Location: socal Posts: 703 Thanks: 753 Thanked 437 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	A few months ago, I went into Toyota and asked what filter they had for the FRS. They busted out a black filter, identical to the Subaru toyo roki OEM filter..but with Toyota branding. I was super skeptical, but I've used it for the past 4000 miles no problem. When I went to Subaru of Irvine I picked up 3 OEM Subaru filters anyways just because I have trust issues. __________________

02-03-2015, 02:33 AM	#7
Guillaume Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Exige S 240 Location: Belgium Posts: 732 Thanks: 319 Thanked 602 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are they just phasing them out in Noth America or is the Japanese supplier not making them anymore? __________________ My car

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01-18-2015, 09:47 AM	#2
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I recently bought three of the black original ones at my local Subaru dealer, so I think you can still get them.

02-03-2015, 12:53 AM	#4
Muaddib Mentat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 542 Thanks: 666 Thanked 358 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am glad i picked up 5 when they were phasing out the Subaru filter.

02-03-2015, 03:11 AM	#8
aegisdrgn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S 10 Series #2263 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 471 Thanks: 208 Thanked 277 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Thanks for the tip @Dezoris, picked up a case for when I start changing my own oil.

02-03-2015, 08:47 AM	#9
mhughett Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 Crystal White BRZ Limited Location: Tulsa Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For those that don't want to buy a whole case, I just ordered 3 of the Toyota part number 90915YZZS1 filters for 16.80 with free shipping. You get 2 filters at $6 each and get the third for 20% off. That ends up being only $5.60 each shipped. It was on Ebay from a Toyota dealer (see link below). The pictures I've seen of this filter is that they are the same black filter with Subaru markings that everyone is looking for. We shall see. My local Subaru dealer no longer carries the original black ones and is pushing off the cheap Fram blue ones. They even look stupid in the oil filter housing being that much skinnier than the black ones. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261690262610...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

02-06-2015, 11:22 AM	#10
mhughett Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 Crystal White BRZ Limited Location: Tulsa Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok, so the filters were delivered yesterday (much quicker than I expected coming from the east coast). These are definitely Toyota filters, not the OEM Subaru filters that I was hoping for. So it looks like both Subaru and Toyota are abandoning the original 15208aa130 filter that our cars came with. Subaru dealers are now replacing this with their skinny blue Fram-made filter (15208aa12a I think) while Toyota has their own filter too. This one is black and is the same diameter as the original but it is slightly shorter. It looks good from a quality perspective--very similar to the original. I'm sure it will work just fine but I wanted to let everyone know how this turned out. I'm guessing that the 15208aa130 filters will slowly fade away once inventory has been depleted as both Subaru and Toyota are going their separate ways when it comes to their replacement filter.

02-06-2015, 05:12 PM	#11
Muaddib Mentat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 542 Thanks: 666 Thanked 358 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Once they are gone. I would just go with Wix/Napa gold filters.

02-08-2015, 09:24 AM	#12
Ridgerunr Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 Series Blue Location: Wi. Posts: 89 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wix for me, they make a great filter..

02-09-2015, 12:51 PM	#13
menikmati Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2015 BRZ, 2005 STI Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335 Thanks: 228 Thanked 225 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I didn't know the 15208AA130 was being phased out, might as well stock up now.

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