DIY Oil Change

[yariman]

A Quaker State QS 4967 is a decent filter. There is nothing special about a "Toyota" filter. It is made by someone else anyway.

[Bassmonkey]

Thanks Yariman, sorry for the dumb question. I just kinda freaked out when I went to the parts store an they didn't list my car and couldn't get me a filter. Like I said, I have never owned a brand new car before and thought it was weird to by an oil filter from the dealer. That is what I did yesterday, though. Just bought the filter from the dealer until my local parts store gets the part. I can probably use the part number now as I know the Yaris doesn't have a brand new engine design.

Now the trick is to find a filter wrench that will fit it. It's so small.

Thanks again!!

[Frink]

I have always done my own oil changes and my Yaris is an absolute treat... the filter is right on the bottom of the motor instead of being tucked up in the middle like my Civic. Makes for a very clean oil change.
I'll bet you can change the oil without even jacking up the car or using ramps.
They do sell smaller Filter wrenches for the small filters.
For the Oil filter, I just bought the one listed for a 2005 Echo.
As for brands, I've always stuck with Fram filters and Castrol oil.

[jutch]

Originally Posted by yariman

A Quaker State QS 4967 is a decent filter. There is nothing special about a "Toyota" filter. It is made by someone else anyway.

Check this filter pics out from a thread in one of the Scion forums.
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59333

I recently did the first oil change on my yaris and the factory filter was the90915-10003 made by Denso.

I just talked to my local Toyota dealer and they said the Yaris filter they put on is 90915-YZZF2 at $6.49 +tax. Which replaces the 90915-YZZA2.

So to break it down...
90915-10003 -> installed at the factory, not available in aftermarket

90915-YZZA2 -> used in place of the 90915-10003, Could be purchased and/or installed at your local dealer. Not available anymore (atleast by my dealer)

90915-YZZF2 -> price $6.49 +tax. This is what is currently available at the dealer. It is almost exatly the same all the ones before it, except this one comes pre-lubed. Which means you don't have to put oil in it before you install it. YES, it's made by Denso. Yes, the O-ring seal is crimped in to the filter itself. YES, the contruction is definately different than that of your other CHEAPER filters (check the link I provided).

[07WYarisRS]

Originally Posted by yariman

A Quaker State QS 4967 is a decent filter. There is nothing special about a "Toyota" filter. It is made by someone else anyway.

Quaker State filters and made by FRAM
and in any tests Fram is usually at the bottom of the pile.

[gonzo452001]

I have alway used toyota filters in my toyota's the main thing about them is the anti drain back valve keeps the oil from draining back to the oil pan over night makes the engine last longer. you can buy a case of 10 online for a lot less than most dealers

[07WYarisRS]

Originally Posted by gonzo452001

I have alway used toyota filters in my toyota's the main thing about them is the anti drain back valve keeps the oil from draining back to the oil pan over night makes the engine last longer. you can buy a case of 10 online for a lot less than most dealers

Every oil filter has an anti drain back valve at least for any car since the 70's

[tomjasz]

Originally Posted by gonzo452001

I have alway used toyota filters in my toyota's the main thing about them is the anti drain back valve keeps the oil from draining back to the oil pan over night makes the engine last longer. you can buy a case of 10 online for a lot less than most dealers

I buy them by the case from our sponsors and mine are marked Denso which is made in Japan. It seems for awhile they were purolator. Links I posted show Denso as a good quality filter manufacturer.

["G"]

Originally Posted by yariman

A Quaker State QS 4967 is a decent filter. There is nothing special about a "Toyota" filter. It is made by someone else anyway.

???? Are you kidding ? Denso makes toyota filters. They are a japanese company that makes filters for honda, mitsubishi, etc.... Denso makes some of the best parts in the world.