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Toyota makes their filters in several different countries. Unfortunately, the same filter is allowed to get several different part numbers that way.
In reality, there's only one filter each for a 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, or 8 cylinder engine.
For a V6:
90915-YZZB9 - Made in Japan. Replaces 90915-20003, which was discontinued. The best filter of them all, but it's also the most expensive, so most U.S. dealers don't stock it.
90915-YZZD1 - Made in Thailand. It's second to the one made in Japan, but it's usually the least expensive. Going rate for it is $5 - $6 at dealers, or $4 - $5 on the Internet.
90915-YZZG1 or 08922-02011 - Made in U.S.A. The cheapest-made version. The gasket isn't even pre-oiled. Dealers that stock this one charge more than dealers that stock the Thailand filter.
For a V8, the only one I've run into so far is 90915-YZZD3, which is made in Thailand.
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2006 Limited V8 4x4, Shadow Mica/Stone
Last edited by toto; 03-27-2006 at
12:28 AM
.The oil filter may be a simple and disposable part. Yet, it plays a major role in extending your engine’s lifespan. Oil filters should be replaced at every oil change. That’s why, as a Toyota owner, you should know everything there is to know about oil filters. That includes what oil filters are, how they work, how to replace one, and more.
If you’re looking for all the information you need about oil filters in one place, this guide is just what you need.
As the motor oil runs through the engine, it slowly breaks down. As it breaks down, it leaves contaminants in the oil. It also picks up tiny metal particles as the engine wears. The more contaminants the oil accumulates, the muckier it gets. That can seriously damage the engine. That’s why Toyota designed your car to have an oil filter between the engine and the oil pan.
An oil filter is a cylinder-shaped part with a pleated filter inside. Its sole purpose is to filter the contaminants out of the oil to keep the oil clean until the next oil change.
To read more about oil filters and how they work, this article has all the information you need: What is an Oil Filter and Why is it Important?
The spin-on oil filter is the most common type of oil filter. A spin-on oil filter contains several important components:
The oil filter filters the oil that comes from the oil pan to the engine. As the oil enters the filter on one side, the centrifugal pleated filter spins as it filters the impurities out of the oil. The clean oil then exits the filter on the other side.
If the oil filter is too clogged up, the dirty oil will pass through the bypass valve without being filtered.
Want to learn more about how an oil filter works? This article provides an in-depth explanation: All You Ever Wanted To Know About Oil And Fuel Filters
Are you on the fence between OEM and aftermarket oil filters? This guide has all the information you need to reach an educated decision: Are OEM Toyota Oil Filters Better Than Aftermarket?
In a nutshell, OEM oil filters are a much safer bet in terms of:
We compared a few different OEM oil filters against aftermarket filters:
Each analysis concluded that OEM oil filters deliver so much more value than aftermarket oil filters. The Tundra oil filter comparison offers an in-depth analysis of why OEM oil filters are better quality than aftermarket ones.
If you’re worried about cost, we offer genuine OEM oil filters at wholesale pricing.
It’s common (and highly recommended) to replace the oil filter every time you change the oil in your car. Luckily, changing the oil and filter is quite an easy job anybody can do at home. Basically, you have to:
Easy peasy. If you’re looking for a step-by-step tutorial, here’s a good one: How to Replace a Toyota Oil Filter. We also have a couple model-specific tutorials: