TOYO oil filter : larger 90915 - YZZF1 : any users ?

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by Built_Well

.... I mean if you hold the gasket of the M1-209 up against the gasket of the OEM YZZF1, the YZZF1's gasket might just barely overlap the M1-209's gasket. In other words, the outer perimeter of the YZZF1 gasket just barely touches the inner perimeter of the M1-209 gasket--but just barely. Is the M1-209 safe to use in this situation? Isn't there a higher chance of springing an oil leak?

Although the machined area that the oil filter gasket contacts is pretty wide, I agree that (unless you have an emergency situation) it seems pointless to knowingly purchase and install a filter of the wrong size. Also, a wider filter means less space between the filter and the semi-circular housing that is adjacent, thus making the used filter harder to remove.

[jreed]

I just changed the oil on my 06 yesterday at 100K miles and I was thinking of switching over the the longer 90915-YZZF1 filter next time in order to make it easier to fit my channel lock pliers around the filter for removal. As it is now with the standard filter I can barely get the pliers on the filter body to twist it loose. (I know I could buy a 65mm 14 flute oil filter wrench for about $5, but money is tight).
For those who have switched over to the longer filter, have you found that the longer length of it makes it easier to remove the filter? Thanks!

[uart]

Does anyone know the difference between 90915-YZZF2 and 90915-YZZE1.

I just got a filter from my local Toyota dealer a few weeks ago and it's 90915-YZZE1. It's not the longer size, I believe it's the same size as the standard 90915-YZZF2 that others have mentioned here. Does anyone know why Toyota are using a different part number here. Is this an Australia thing?

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by Swanny1172

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I personally think that is a really bad idea. Just because an oil filter fits on your car does not mean that it is the correct oil filter. Besides the filter media, two of the main components in an oil filter are the anti-drainback and bypass valves. These components are engineered for specific applications, so not using a filter designed for your particular car can decrease the performance of the filter to the point at which no oil is being circulated through the filter at all.

An engines oil pump pumps motor oil from the oil sump to the oil filter. Dirty oil passes through the oil filter media, where it is cleaned before flowing to the central tube and back into the engine through the mounting stud. Oil is then distributed by oil passages throughout the engine. So, if you are using a filter with a bypass valve that is designed to open under a certain amount of oil pressure, and your particular engine does not produce that level of pressure, then the bypass valve will not work. Obviously, this is not a good thing.

So, be careful and make sure that the filters you are using are truly compatible.

FYI, my toyota dealer uses this filter on my prius.