Since I got my WRX last fall I wanted to find appropriate oil filters other than the OEM filter. But with the filter being mounted upside down, I wanted to find options that were actually designed for this application.
The OEM filter does a great job I’m sure of it. But with Subaru going thru oil filter shortages on their other filters, I want to make sure I have options if that comes to my filter. Also, the OEM filter has cost me around $14 each, the WIX is less than $10.
So, this is what I have so far. I haven’t decided if I want to cut and opens on the unused filters yet or not. I really would like to see how these are constructed.
I will be cutting them open after they are used.
SO here we have the:
Subaru 15208AA170
Toyota 90915-YZZS1
Wix WL10078
Subaru filter doesn’t need much explaining. It is the OEM filter, made by Tokyo Roki in Japan
Toyota filter is the OEM filter for the GR 86. The GR 86 has a 2.4-liter engine VS the 2.0 in my WRX. The New WRX has the same 2.4 liter engine, plus an added turbo!
The Wix filter, is interesting. It is designed for the WRX, or the Subaru FA20 or FA24. Its interesting because no other filters cross reference to this filter, and if you look at the list of applications it is only the Subarus. So, it is safe to say this filter is designed with my engine in mind.
Just wanted to put this info out there for anyone else that may be searching for filter alternatives, that are designed for these engines. I know there are lots of other filters that will fit, but like I said earlier, the filter being mounted upside down vertically I am concerned the filters would function as needed.
I will post pictures once I run these filters and cut them open for sure.
The OEM filter does a great job I’m sure of it. But with Subaru going thru oil filter shortages on their other filters, I want to make sure I have options if that comes to my filter. Also, the OEM filter has cost me around $14 each, the WIX is less than $10.
So, this is what I have so far. I haven’t decided if I want to cut and opens on the unused filters yet or not. I really would like to see how these are constructed.
I will be cutting them open after they are used.
SO here we have the:
Subaru 15208AA170
Toyota 90915-YZZS1
Wix WL10078
Subaru filter doesn’t need much explaining. It is the OEM filter, made by Tokyo Roki in Japan
Toyota filter is the OEM filter for the GR 86. The GR 86 has a 2.4-liter engine VS the 2.0 in my WRX. The New WRX has the same 2.4 liter engine, plus an added turbo!
The Wix filter, is interesting. It is designed for the WRX, or the Subaru FA20 or FA24. Its interesting because no other filters cross reference to this filter, and if you look at the list of applications it is only the Subarus. So, it is safe to say this filter is designed with my engine in mind.
Just wanted to put this info out there for anyone else that may be searching for filter alternatives, that are designed for these engines. I know there are lots of other filters that will fit, but like I said earlier, the filter being mounted upside down vertically I am concerned the filters would function as needed.
I will post pictures once I run these filters and cut them open for sure.