Good Aftermarket replacement for 2.5L 2010 Camry?

[btanchors]

Hello everyone,

I've been using OEM Toyota air filters in my 2010 2.5L Camry engine. However, UOAs are suggesting less than optimal results with the OEM filter. I suspect the filter is not sealing well. (See the thread here )

Another poster suggested trying the Mahle brand of air filters, as they have a foam seal that may improve the fit. Unfortunately, Mahle does not make one that fits my engine.

Does anyone else have a suggestion for a filter with foam (or some other enhanced type) of seal for my 2010 2.5L Camry?

 

[JHZR2]

Have you looked at the usual suspects like fram and wix?

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Make sure the tabs are in the hooks - if this box uses them - i've had cars that are notoriously difficult to get the airbox back together properly - like our last forester. The usually good fram replacement I tried this time was excessively warped and wouldn't allow the box to close properly. I took it back to wally-mart.

 

[Olas]

If no Mahle is available I'd go for Mann, same quality as Mahle and OE for all the same brands Mahle is OE for..

 

[mattwithcats]

Denso - Available from Toyota as:

Gen 5 2AZFE and 1MZ/3MZ: 17801-0H010
Gen 6 2AZFE: 17801-0H050
Gen 6 2AFXE: 17801-0H010
Gen 6 2ARFE: 17801-0H050
Gen 6 2GRFE: 17801-AD010

 

[kozanoglu]

I do not think it is possible to find a better filtering capacity in a filter other than Denso's excellent air filters. Like advised try checking to close the lid better.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

Right on koz, Denso air filters are much better than the other brands.

 

[Revving2Redline]

AFE Pro Dry S #922826 will work if you like to reuse and give a slight gain. Dry type so no oiling and having to worry about oil getting on mass airflow sensor.

 

[tommygunn]

Wix aka Napa Gold

 

[Olas]

http://www.carid.com/2010-toyota-camry-air-intake-parts/mann-filter-air-filter-20579531.html

 

[Olas]

3 mahles halfway down this page

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2010/toyota/camry/air_intake/air_filter.html

 

[btanchors]

Olas -

Unfortunately, none of the 3 Mahles fit the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine. I am looking at some of the others, though.

 

[901Memphis]

Fram Tough, extra guard or PureOne if available.

 

[Olas]

Originally Posted By: btanchors
Olas -

Unfortunately, none of the 3 Mahles fit the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine. I am looking at some of the others, though.



I don't know the Camry that well being that it's not sold over here, but Mann are equal to Mahle in every way, OE for BMW, Audi, Mercedes etc...check the carid.com link I posted

 

[chiefsfan1]

I have a Camry too, same 2.5. Changing to the Denso or maybe the TRD,

 

[btanchors]

All - here is what I am doing:

The air filter has not been replaced (or even examined) for about 25K miles. Normally, I replace at 30K, and historically, even at 30K intervals, the filters haven't been that dirty. But I have ordered a WIX replacement filter, and some K&N air filter gasket grease and will replace it when they arrive. The problem is, I won't see the effect (if any) until the next UOA which will be nearly a year from now.

 

[UG_Passat]

doesn't denso use a 3 media type of filter still?

years ago, when I had a K&N that required grease, it came with:
http://www.super-lube.com/synthetic-multipurpose-grease-ezp-49.html

 

[btanchors]

Here's an update:

I took out the old filter, which was a Toyota OEM filter. Although it was somewhat dirty, it wasn't excessively dirty. There was NO indication the filter or the filter box wasn't properly seated. I examined the filter closely, especially around the edges, and there was no indication of a leak.

I cleaned out the filter box with compressed air, and installed a new WIX filter. I used K&N air filter sealant grease around the edges of the filter.

I guess we'll see the results at the next UOA, which unfortunately, will not be until nearly a year from now. Having said that, I do not think my high silicon readings in the UOAs were due to an air filter leak - I suspect it's probably related to the fact that Toyota uses silicone-based sealants in their engines. I have seen it before on several different Toyota engines, just not to this degree.