filters (engine & cabin): Toyota genuine VS generic vs OEM

I have used Amazon generic engine/cabin filters since new with only one small issue. The engine air filter is an exact fit, but the cabin filter, Ecogard XC10622, comes in a rigid frame that doesn't fit inside the white plastic Toyota frame. But, it fits perfectly in the slot all by itself, so I keep the original Toyota plastic frame in the storage area under the trunk floor for safe keeping.

 

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Search for your part at one of the dealers they list local to you. Mine shows $20 for the engine air filter, $31 is full dealer retail. Your dealer is charging 50% over retail. Cabin filter anywhere, Walmart etc $10-12 or so. The Toyota engine filter is made in Japan, same Toyota part as the car came with new.

 

I ordered one of these awhile back, still the same price $7.17 on Amaz. Then I bought the Toyota brand to get free shipping on something else. It seems like a good quality filter made by an established reputable USA company.

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OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. As far as I know it's the same as "Genuine Toyota".

In October 2020, from local dealership near me, for our 2010:

Engine Air Filter: $27.95 CDN ($20.75 USD)
Cabin Air Filter: $39.95 CDN ($29.66 USD)

Maybe phone around.

I’d second the comment above: the engine filter is the important one and surprisingly cheaper. Cabin air intake filter not so much.

 

IMHO; There's hardly any differences in OEM vs generic air filters. You just need to make sure they are the correct filter and seal properly, especially the engine filter. I spend a little bit more on the charcoal cabin filters and replace them every other oil change @ $12 a pair.
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Hope this helps

 

I wouldn’t buy generic filters for the engine. Sometimes they will say OEM quality or OEM specs, word trickery. At a minimum a name brand product that actually has the money and facilities to say OEM quality or equivalent and it means something, possibly.