A Few More Parts from Rock Auto

[xdarkxfirex]

I bought knock off airfilters before. They arent that important on this car and work the same or very close to original. I wouldnt get a knock off oil filter and I always stay away from those orange frams.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by xdarkxfirex

I bought knock off airfilters before. They arent that important on this car and work the same or very close to original. I wouldnt get a knock off oil filter and I always stay away from those orange frams.

Yes, although I used Fram orange cans for years without incident, I was unaware of the paper end caps. The Fram Ultras look great but way too pricy. Some of the best filters I have used - and I base this only on feel (weight) and look - are the Korean made Kia filters. I'm now using EcoGard filters on my Yaris's. The are very heavy and look good from the cutaway images on their website. No silicone anti drainback valve but probably very acceptable for my relatively short 6000 km OCI.

Re the air filters, I bet you're right about that. The 'knock offs' look absolutely identical to the OEM ones from what I can see.