Looking for...oil filters! Vendors help!
 

I am in search of the project mu HOMF02 oil filter
I am also in search of the sard XA3191

I was told these should fit the fa20 subaru motor. Now finding them is the hard part lol. Please is anyone has one in stock let me know? I want to try it out on the next oil change.

You should probably stick to the Subaru OEM 15208AA130 oil filter since it's the only one that has been confirmed to have the correct bypass valve spring value.

But, best of luck in your search.

so we shouldnt use another type of filter?

I mean you can use whatever you want, but I think technically the Subaru OEM filter is the only "correct" choice.

I'm going to use it just for the added peace of mind.

project mu and SARD are probably just re branded filters of another JDM brand. I've done a ton of reading the last few days on oil filters (first oil change is coming up) and the BLACK OEM filter 15208AA130 is the way to go.

Else you can buy Hamp, HKS, SARD, or project mu if you just want that JDM bling factor.

ps: I though Project Mu makes brakes mainly I wouldn't want to use a oil filter from them..

and yes what he said^

http://www.sard.co.jp/after_eng/prod..._subparts.html

http://www.project-mu.co.jp/usa/prod...oilfilter.html

I had this filter passed on to me a few days ago. Seems like the only viable alternative so far close to stock bypass specs and flow rate.

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/Par...spx?Part=57830

Other than that, stay OE Subie oil filter.

This +1

There's a JDM TRD sport oil filter for the GT 86, should match the BRZ as well IMHO.
TRD parts # is MS500-18001

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUBARU-FORES...d89f67&vxp=mtr

6 OEM filters for 36 dollars
Part # is 15208AA130 so these should be the correct ones

and if you're a bit paranoid about the above link just because it says forester and not BRZ/FRS, here's another link from the same seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUBARU-BRZ-O...item3f2163b641

whats the best price for the OEM oil filter?

Hastings filters are made in the USA. I just installed their filter this weekend because I ran out of the 15208AA130 OE ones. Seemed to fit right and was a bit smaller than the OE Tokyo Roki ones.

Hastings # LF671
Descriptions: Lube Spin-on Contains: Anti-Drainback Valve
20 PSID By-Pass Valve Fits: 2013 Subaru BRZ, 2010-12 Forester; Fiat-Hitachi, Hitachi, John Deere Excavators Replaces: Hitachi 4373419, 4454526; John Deere 4454526, AT192163, AT256024; Subaru 15208AA130; Baldwin B7407 Thread: M20 x 1.5 O.D.: 3 1/32 (77.0) Length: 2 25/32 (70.6) I. Gskt.: [1] Included

Check you local Subaru dealer. Also, if there are any local Subaru clubs or forums, they may have worked a deal with the dealership for filters and other parts.

Failing that, also check out SubaruGenuineParts.com they have a package of 6 I think for a reasonable price.

Don't go to Toyota. Reports from others on this forums make it appear that Toyota dealerships are buying Subaru filters at list price and marking them, making for some stupid pricing.

thanks, whats the ballpark price you guys are getting for 1 ?

Just an FYI, if you hit up your local dealer they should have the filter and crush washer for under $10. I've done this at both a Subaru dealer and Toyota dealer, I think I'll nab the pack of 6 though since it should save me about $2.

Call before you show up, ask for the filter and crush washer and the price. If you're in a pinch nothing beats local (unless they really suck), dealership parts departments seemed to have learned their lesson on markups now that the internet has happened. I had one dealership undercut the chinese knockoff at OReilly's by about $10 for a rubber boot, and it was OEM.

I think I paid 6.85 for mine. The local Subaru forum has an account for its members at the dealership for stuff like that.

i was quoted $13 at my toyota dealer!

Anything wrong with just getting an oil filter and air filter from napa?
It was a stubby white filter, internals looked solid, had the metal mesh. at work so don't have parts numbers. Didn't even bother opening the air filter.. I would assume it doesn't matter but after reading a few threads you guys seem real picky lol

Paid $30 for air and oil filter.
Stopped by the dealership and they gave me a free crush washers :)

Bought the xxxxxxx160 one this time for my 2nd oil change (tall black) for $7. I should stick with the xxxxxxx130 though.... until next time.

A question for you guys, should I be changing oil filter every time I change the oil? My dad told me I can use it twice and not bother switching to new one, I switched it anyways though. Car is mainly for DD btw.

It depends on how much you drive with new oil. It's always a good practice to replace oil filter when doing oil change. Why not spend 6~8 bucks extra every 5000 miles to provide better filtration?

Gotcha, thanks you're right it's only $7 too, I'd rather not introduce old oil back into the system after putting in new oil.

ALWAYS fit a new filter. Oils are much better now than in your a Dad's day (which is my day also BTW).

The limit on oil life now is the filter, not the oil.

ALWAYS fit a new filter and ALWAYS fit a new crush washer on the drain plug.

Oh yes, ALWAYS check the oil level with the dipstick after changing the oil,and BEFORE trying to start the engine.

ALWAYS.

I love the Purolators.. Good stuff. PL14460
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Amazon prime FTW. Order like 12 of them.

Still nobody has answered my question?:threadjacked:

Did you even try looking at a PMU dealer?

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...PMU-OIL-FILTER


For $38 I'd rather buy 6x OEM filters, and change them every 1000 miles. Cheaper that way.

-alex

I called a lot of places and all of them said they were unsure if they could get the product and regardless of cost this was something I wanted for my car that's why I started this thread. I appreciate all of the opinions but I just needed help locating this item in stock stateside.

Fyi I have accounts open with a lot of vendors and have contacted a lot of them regarding this item when I originally posted this thread. I have been using stock oem subaru black oil filters the life of the car and for the majority will continue to do so but I would like to have some killer jdm filters in stock for show.