(Part 2) Best automotive oil filters & accessories according to redditors

I like these filters. Meets all OEM specs, fits for a forester, and has a check valve.

Plus a super tiny secondary filter to ensure that the oil is clean.

Filter

If you don't have record of the last time the coolant was changed, change it. To play it safe I'd use Subaru Super Coolant (blue) with Subaru Cooling System Conditioner (Holts Radweld).

In the event you need to do the head gasket, Speed Academy has an amazing video I used to do mine.

• Subarus tend to be easy to fix when they break. I have an '09 2.5i SE 5MT and I didn't even have to remove the hood to remove my engine.
  
• Make sure whatever brand you use the new gaskets are MLS (multi-layer steel). As they are regarded in the community I used Six-Star Bernie.
  
• If I had to do it again I would have used ARP studs to fasten my heads to the block.
  
• Machine shop labor is cheap. Take your heads to one to have them professionally-decked.
  
• When torquing the head studs into the block, find the Subaru directions (i.e., Mitchell1) and *follow them to the letter*. You're going to be turning them, backing them off, turning them again and whatnot. Just go with it.
  
• "As long as ya got it outta there" you can change these things as well:
  
  • Timing belt & pulleys, thermostat, water pump (Aisin / "eye-shin" sells a reasonably-priced kit)
    
  • Coolant hoses
    
  • Spark plugs
    
  • Engine oil and filter
    
  • Oil pump
    
  • STi engine mounts (left, right)
    
  • *RECOMMENDED* oil pickup (the OEM one tends to crack, starving your engine of oil)
    
  • *RECOMMENDED* timing belt guide (as the stamped OEM one failed when my engine blew, I replaced it with a Tomei milled one)
    
    Call me crazy, but when I blew my engine I elected to keep the car. Subaru has engineered a family sedan way better than it has to be for the market and it shows.
    
    I need to do some digging to find the invoices of parts I purchased; I'll update this reply as I find them.

[Here is the OEM filter.](http://www.Genuine.com/ Subaru 15208AA130 Oil Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESTFGMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aer3BbWC8D15V) I just used this exact filter on my 2015 Scion FRS.

Go ahead a buy yourself one of these adaptors



Then you can use a much wider range of (better) filters like this more expensive one or this (still good) but less expensive one

My 01 did this to me but was also misfiring too. I ended up replacing oil control filter valve and the variable valve timing solenoid.

It's a super easy diy job and parts were ~$80.

Essentially, my variable valve timing was off because either the filter was blocked or the solenoid failed. This cause the misfires and the engine and traction light.

These are the parts I bought (you'd have to verify they fit your 02)

Dorman OE Solutions 917-288 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CGSJYH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3ZPYAbAXQG9GV

Toyota 15678-46020 Oil Control Valve Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNNQHRU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_10PYAbK1FZ4AW

That's just ripoff dealer pricing. The cost is the price of the oil plus the price of the filter plus labor. Here's the manufacturer-recommended aftermarket oil for a 2016 BMW 328i, a model I picked at random. Here's a top-quality filter. Neither of these are particularly good prices and I didn't shop around. Tack on whatever you like for labor, or do it yourself in 20 minutes in the driveway. Either way, 500% over the price of the parts is egregious.

Thanks, and I’m using a Mishimoto catch can. I had to drill 2 small holes to mount it, it was pretty easy to install.

I've run a Perf-Form HD1 drop in since the '90s and is basically the gold standard for 4 speed owners. Never seen a problem that could be contributed to under filtration of the oil.

The Perf-Form HD1 is on this page as are some of their spin-on options


Another drop-in option from PC Racing


Other relocation options.

• Low Brow
  
• JP Cycles regulator mount
  
• JP Cycles early Evo replica foot control mount. Also fits on a shovel
  
• V-Twin transmission mount
  
• The old common one made/branded by many
  
• oil pump mounted
  
  
  All any of these are is just a spin-on adapters/mounts some with premade brackets for specific locations.
  
  Lots of adapters out there for the automotive custom and race side. Just make your own bracket. It's literally how this was done in the past and why there are "kits" available today.
  
  Empi 00-9245-0 Oil Filter Adapter w/Nipple, Ports Right https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DSSYHY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g0xTDb5VG1F2Q
  
  
  Derale 25044 Side Port Oil Filter Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GN6XA4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x2xTDbB8QK8GY
  
  
  Punch "oil filter mount" into google or Amazon and you'll find many many different options.

On amazon a Wix filter for my truck is $10.25.

On Rock Auto the same filter is $6.63.

But yes, if you're ordering just one filter at a time from RockAuto you're better off going Amazon because of Prime. I just order 5 at a time from RA and it comes out a little cheaper.

If you have the V6, pack of 5 OEM filters is about $24. No reason to not get OEM at that price.

Toyota Genuine Parts 90915-YZZD1 Oil Filter 1/2 Case (QTY 5) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1XDD7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VuQUCbF13J2Z0

I see two wix filters

$15 https://www.amazon.com/WIX-Filters-57047XP-Cartridge-Filter/dp/B00HFLCGP4/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=wix+xp+oil+filter+2017+camry&qid=1556081836&replacementKeywords=wix+xp+oil+filter&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull&vehicle=2017-76-1011------------&vehicleName=2017+Toyota+Camry

$10 https://www.amazon.com/WIX-Filters-57047-Cartridge-Metal/dp/B000RDLBFS/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=wix+oil+filter+2017+camry&qid=1556081992&replacementKeywords=wix+oil+filter&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull&vehicle=2017-76-1011------------&vehicleName=2017+Toyota+Camry

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that $15 looks pretty similar in construction the $11 fram from walmart

the $10 one looks like the k&n and the toyota oem both at $5..

>90915-YZZF2

Indeed, I was asking that, if I could find the manufacturer for that filter, so I don't have to spend extra for the toyota logo, I found:

for mahle filters and its price

for fram filters and its price (it says high mileage)

and ofc the one suggested by another redditor bosch 3311

Now I have to ask, which brand is better, thanks in advance

Ah, belt drive 2.0. Paper insert, bottom side service. I don't buy those filters but I'm sure you can find them by searching on Amazon. MANN is an OEM quality filter. I can get the actual ETKA part number for you tomorrow.

Edit: looks correct, #7
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Amazon option

You can get them for < $8 at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-FL2062-Oil-Filter/dp/B010QU0SPU/

And those are the Ford brand Motorcraft ones. Shouldn't be voiding any warranties with those.

Could do something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Mazda-Housing-Adaptor-Assembly-L311-14-311A/dp/B0118XZC1E

Some people recommend against it, so your call.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011AQGJ0M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466702704&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Genuine+OEM+Hyundai+Oil+Filter+w%2FDrain+Plug+Washer+%28pack+of+6%29...

Hopefully, that works.

Yeah but Toyota uses the non-spin on filters. You purchase just the media and the drainback valve is part of the Toyota Filter Cartrige that does not require replacing.
I bought the FRAM ToughGuard filter and it appears to have plastic end caps. Should I just change it?
http://www.amazon.com/FRAM-TG10358-Tough-Guard-Filter/dp/B007RW333A/ref=sr_1_12?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1410556116&vehicle=2009-76-1013------------001-0&sr=1-12&ymm=2009%3Atoyota%3Acorolla
And can I change my filter without the oil draining out?

Amazon Smile link to a single filter (which is surprisingly cheaper than the YZZD1)

Pack of 5 for $26.90

Don't buy it from the dealer, get it from Amazon, they will rip you off. This is for the 3.5 V6.

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