Oil Filter, Which and Why? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Roadcone · 03-28-2018, 05:56 PM

Which filter do you use and why?

I know the standard is the Subaru/Toyota OEM Filter but if you use an aftermarket one which is it and why do you use it?

bonus question. Do you believe that the TRD/STi oil filters are worth the money?

FirstWinter · 03-28-2018, 06:06 PM

I use OEM oil filter the short fat black one (Subaru 15208AA130). It's affordable and gets the job done. I think TRD/STI oil filters aren't worth the money personally but if you want it and have the budget then go ahead. If I wanted cool oil filters I would get them from my local shop with their logo laser etched onto the filter.

x808drifter · 03-28-2018, 06:12 PM

FRAM because it's orange and oranges are healthy for you, so orange filters must be healthy for your engine.

Lakitu · 03-28-2018, 06:15 PM

OEM.

NoHaveMSG · 03-28-2018, 06:25 PM

Usually I buy Wix. I have cut apart a lot of filters and they are well made. No cardboard on the filter element. I have some K&N's right now cause I got a good deal on them.

j3rf · 03-28-2018, 07:14 PM

15208AA130 from Subaru because it's quality, easy to get and relatively inexpensive. I'm not opposed to a higher quality filter, I just don't see the benefit of it on a 99% street driven car.

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Leonardo · 03-28-2018, 07:34 PM

Whatever filter comes with my lifetime syntetic oil change package, is what I got.

KMA KiCKz · 03-28-2018, 07:42 PM

I personally use OEM oil filters and oil. I buy in bulk and I know the quality is going to be good. If you like to make your engine bay look a little more "cool", then go ahead with the STi and/or TRD oil filter. As for performance wise, I don't think there is a difference but correct me if I'm wrong.

weederr33 · 03-28-2018, 07:57 PM

I say OEM unless you want a little dress up like the TRD/STI. Otherwise the OEM is cost effective and does a good job from what others have reported.

Mr.ac · 03-28-2018, 08:50 PM

Oem cheap, does the job. I get mine for $7
If I want to spend a few bucks I get mobile 1 or k&n if it's on sale. It's useless to spend more than $15 for oil filters.

Spuds · 03-28-2018, 08:51 PM

Top of the line Mobil 1 or K&N. Really whatever is on sale at the auto parts shop, which happens to be those usually.

humfrz · 03-28-2018, 09:03 PM

I don't think it makes a damn bit of difference ...... as long as it fits and doesn't leak.

I drove vehicles for years before they even had oil filters ....... yep, sure did ...... (spit).

humfrz

GrantedTaken · 03-28-2018, 09:43 PM

No, oil filters are not a "mod"
They are a piece of paper.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subar.../dp/B00ESTFGMQ

Roadcone · 03-28-2018, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrantedTaken

No, oil filters are not a "mod"
They are a piece of paper.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subar.../dp/B00ESTFGMQ

I'm not saying it's a mod. More asking about filtration levels and pressure reliefs

03-28-2018, 05:56 PM	#1
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03-28-2018, 07:14 PM	#6
j3rf Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Cincinnati Posts: 105 Thanks: 97 Thanked 46 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	15208AA130 from Subaru because it's quality, easy to get and relatively inexpensive. I'm not opposed to a higher quality filter, I just don't see the benefit of it on a 99% street driven car. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Lightning Red

03-28-2018, 07:34 PM	#7
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03-28-2018, 07:57 PM	#9
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03-28-2018, 08:50 PM	#10
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oem cheap, does the job. I get mine for $7 If I want to spend a few bucks I get mobile 1 or k&n if it's on sale. It's useless to spend more than $15 for oil filters. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

03-28-2018, 06:06 PM	#2
FirstWinter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: Car Location: Location Posts: 646 Thanks: 374 Thanked 422 Times in 254 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use OEM oil filter the short fat black one (Subaru 15208AA130). It's affordable and gets the job done. I think TRD/STI oil filters aren't worth the money personally but if you want it and have the budget then go ahead. If I wanted cool oil filters I would get them from my local shop with their logo laser etched onto the filter.

03-28-2018, 06:12 PM	#3
x808drifter LMGTFY Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 13 FRS, 91 Miata Location: Lava Town, HI Posts: 2,776 Thanks: 5,561 Thanked 3,650 Times in 1,625 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FRAM because it's orange and oranges are healthy for you, so orange filters must be healthy for your engine.

03-28-2018, 07:42 PM	#8
KMA KiCKz Certified Wumbologist Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S Location: San Jose, California Posts: 286 Thanks: 622 Thanked 386 Times in 164 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally use OEM oil filters and oil. I buy in bulk and I know the quality is going to be good. If you like to make your engine bay look a little more "cool", then go ahead with the STi and/or TRD oil filter. As for performance wise, I don't think there is a difference but correct me if I'm wrong.

03-28-2018, 08:51 PM	#11
Spuds The Dictater Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: '13 Red Scion FRS Location: MD, USA Posts: 9,646 Thanks: 26,684 Thanked 12,705 Times in 6,293 Posts Mentioned: 88 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Top of the line Mobil 1 or K&N. Really whatever is on sale at the auto parts shop, which happens to be those usually.

03-28-2018, 09:03 PM	#12
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I don't think it makes a damn bit of difference ...... as long as it fits and doesn't leak. I drove vehicles for years before they even had oil filters ....... yep, sure did ...... (spit). humfrz

03-28-2018, 09:43 PM	#13
GrantedTaken Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: BRZ Location: The Sun Posts: 426 Thanks: 30 Thanked 230 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No, oil filters are not a "mod" They are a piece of paper. https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Subar.../dp/B00ESTFGMQ

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