Toyota Oil Filters

The engine at the heart of your Toyota vehicle is a marvel of engineering, but one that relies on clean motor oil running through it in order to keep all of the moving parts properly lubricated. Unfortunately, the refining process doesn't completely remove all contaminants from the motor oil. Add in the fact that the oil collects any impurities that have gathered in the engine, and you can see how easy it would be for the oil to get clogged up with particulates and become less effective. That's why your vehicle has an oil filter.

What Your Oil Filter Does

Your oil filter removes those pollutants, keeping the motor oil clean and viscous as it cycles through the engine. Unfortunately, even the highest quality oil filter will eventually either get too congested or degraded to do its job well. That's not good, since it impairs your engine's ability to run right.

How to Tell When your Oil Filter is Going Bad

Signs of a failing oil filter include:

• A sputtering engine
• Your engine performance suffers
• Your engine makes strange noises
• You notice dirty smoke coming from the exhaust
• Your oil pressure dash light comes on

Genuine OEM Oil Filters Are Your Best Choice

If you donÕt notice any of these symptoms, check your owner's manual for the recommended maintenance schedule. Generally, you should be fine replacing your oil filter every other time you change your oil. When you do need to replace your old oil filter, getting the right one for your model is key. Toyota makes their oil filters to match your model and its engine, ensuring the secure fit and guaranteed performance that you want and need. Play it smart and order yours from our online auto parts department today. We'll get it shipped out right away!

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