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Filter prices dropping

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cyberpriusII, Dec 17, 2010.

  1. cyberpriusII

    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    Has anyone noted that filter prices have dropped significantly in the past year or so....Not only for my Prius, but also for other vehicles "in my family."

    Example -- The $24 cabin filter is now being sold by NAPA for $8. Oil filter, which was around $5 a couple of years ago is now around $2.50. The Prius oil filter fits pretty much all Toyotas, not just the Prius...

    The parts guys said that lots of DIY parts have come down "because of the economy."

    Don't know, but it made me happy this morning....Now if the dense fog would clear and temps would raise above 31 I might just go out and install them...:p
     
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  2. don_chuwish

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    Yeah I was surprised recently with the deal I got on Mobile 1 oil too.

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    #2 don_chuwish, Dec 17, 2010
  3. cyberpriusII

    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    Been a lot of specials on motor oil, definitely -- but I buy DINO brands. Now if gasoline and tire prices would follow suit.
     
    #3 cyberpriusII, Dec 17, 2010
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    Thanks for the tip on the Napa cabin filter. Unfortunately, I think the tire prices will follow the gasoline prices upward - the manufacturing of the tires uses a fair amount of dino juice.
     
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    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    Well, just bought the engine air filter and three oil filters at Napa (ProSelect line) for $17 and some change.

    The engine air filter was $9 something and the oil filters were just over $2 each.

    Back a few years ago the exact same filters would have been around $40 IIRC.

    Of course, having no sales tax helps.
     
    #5 cyberpriusII, Mar 25, 2011
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    I just ordered an ATP brand cabin air filter (part # CF 49) from Rockauto.com for $9.06/each (plus $8.30 in shipping when I ordered 4). No Tax. Toyota OEM at my local dealer was $20! The ATP version looks like it will be perfectly adequate. Rockauto carries even less expensive alternatives but I thought the ATP was a reasonable balance between value and quality.
     
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    Engine Air Filter for Prius II - Brand: Fram Part #: CA10159 $7.13 each (4 x $7.13 = $28.52 plus $8.30 shipping, no tax) from Rockauto.com My local Toyota dealer charges $20.99 for the OEM version. The Fram one certainly looks (from the picture) like its similar quality to the OEM version. And Fram is a quality brand name. Rockauto.com even offers less expensive brands but I thought Fram was a good balance between quality and value
     
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    I paid 13.50 for the engine air filter and 15.00 for the cabin air filter from a Toyota parts wholesaler. Considering that they are only replaced every 15k, it is worth a few dollars more for higher quality parts.
     
    #8 The Critic, Apr 19, 2011
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