How important is an OEM oil filter?

[UncleDave]

To me its of zero importance.

OEM Filters are mostly very average in construction and filtering.

 

[PF52]

What color is the vehicle? I would try, if possible, to pick a filter in a complimentary color.

 

[Tjbouwhu]

Toyota OEM filter should be just fine…

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Someone always ships. https://www.oemgenuineparts.com/oil-filters
Google is your friend.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

For most spin-on cans, not important at all. That includes your Toyota. There are some exceptions like recent Subarus that have a higher bypass spec than most, and a few other special cases where the OE filter has some other critical attribute, but your Rav4 isn't one of those cases.

Cartridge filters could be more important to use OEM, as many aftermarket cartridges are poorly designed or poorly manufactured and aren't the same size.

Napa Gold 1394 should be a nice alternative

After the warranty is up, use the longer 7145

 

[Deleted member 89374]

My dealer is 2 hours away as well and won't ship.

Is Walmart nearby? Autozone or Advance?

 

[Gokhan]

I have a 2022 Rav4 hybrid. Finding a Toyota OEM oil filter part # 90915-yzzn1 is more difficult than expected. My dealer is 2 hours away as well and won't ship. Is an OEM filter for first oil change important or another brand would be just as good if not better? Thanks!

So, you're sacrificing your first-two-year free oil changes because the nearest dealer is too far?

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

So, you're sacrificing your first-two-year free oil changes because the nearest dealer is too far?

I’d much rather change my own oil than drive 5 hours total…

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

Is Walmart nearby? Autozone or Advance?

2 hours each way

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

Someone always ships. https://www.oemgenuineparts.com/oil-filters
Google is your friend.

Definitely OEM? The picture has the old version part number so I’m unsure if it will be the correct part #

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

What color is the vehicle? I would try, if possible, to pick a filter in a complimentary color.

Right. Because filter brands don’t matter…

 

[PimTac]

2 hours each way

You must live Jordan Valley way.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

2 hours each way

Would ordering from Amazon be an option for you?

 

[Drew7a]

I always preferred WIX but am questioning that lately, the last box of 12 I ordered from RA were all made in China and definitely looked different internally,(strike 1),then as I start to use them 2 out of the 12 did not even have the sticker applied to the can. Can someone say Quality Control issues. Will do a C&P soon.

 

[Hall]

nope. those are the old filters. I'm looking for 90915-yzzn1

Hmmm, I searched for the p/n you listed and didn't notice it was different. My money says it's simply a case of old "data" and that the filters on the shelf will be the current design. I'm going to O'Reilly soon (maybe today) and will look if I remember.

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

Would ordering from Amazon be an option for you?

Yes thanks. But I don’t see the correct part #

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

Hmmm, I searched for the p/n you listed and didn't notice it was different. My money says it's simply a case of old "data" and that the filters on the shelf will be the current design. I'm going to O'Reilly soon (maybe today) and will look if I remember.

Thanks appreciate any help

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

I always preferred WIX but am questioning that lately, the last box of 12 I ordered from RA were all made in China and definitely looked different internally,(strike 1),then as I start to use them 2 out of the 12 did not even have the sticker applied to the can. Can someone say Quality Control issues. Will do a C&P soon.

Why I want OEM

 

[Hall]

2 hours each way

Wow ! I realize you probably don't want to give away too much info but what stores are nearby ?

 

[Rav4 adventure 24]

You must live Jordan Valley way.

Nope. Don’t know where that is