Have a 2001 RX300 and purchased a filter at the dealership a year of so ago, got a 90915-YZZB9. Had oil changed at the dealership since then, but deciede to change myself yesterday and they used a 90915-YZZD1. Are they the same?

 

Toyota oil filters are simple - almost.
Toyota only makes 3 sizes of oil filters - one for 4, 6, or 8 cylinder engines. There are lots of part numbers, though, because the number changes based on the country in which the filter was made.

There's been some debate on the forum about which is the best one and who really makes each for Toyota.

IMHO, the one made in Japan is the best - 90915-YZZB9. Most dealers in the U.S. don't stock it, though, because it's the most expensive one. There was a filter out of Japan some time ago made with an even fancier filter element (90915-20003), but my understanding is that it's been discontinued.

The number two choice is the one made in Thailand - 90915-YZZD1. That's what most dealers carry, because it's the best combination of quality and value. Going rate is about $5 - $6 at Toyota dealers, or $4 - $5 on the Internet.

Last is the one made in the U.S.A. ( ) - 90915-YZZG1. Unlike the other two above, this filter doesn't come with the gasket pre-oiled and wrapped in plastic. It looks pretty cheap, too, compared to the others. This should be the cheapest one for dealers in this country to get, but I've found a dealer that carries them is asking more for it than other ask for the Thailand filter.

 

Since I moved to Mexico, I switched to K&N even though Toyota does stock the USA filter (again ). HP1002 is the part number for the RX series.

 

Just found out today that there's an alternate number for the U.S.-made filter.
It's also known as 08922-02011.

 

I used the K & N oil filter for my SC300 cost$12 + tax. Last saturday I picked up a 90915-YZZD1 from toyota dealer for $6.35, it looks nice and the design is A+. The filter fit both the SC and RX but I'm still waiting to find out how the filter perform before installed it into my RX and SC.

 

WHAT? How does a oil filter look nice?? Aren't they all round? The design is A+?
We are talking about a oil filter here, aren't we?

 

LOL.

I actually think the K&N is a prettier filter. It has a a square piece on top to make it easier to screw on and off when relplacing instead of having to use an SST for the Toyota filter. Saves my uncle a lot of trouble when replaced my oil filter.

 

Here is the picture of 90915-YZZD1 design and lub. Now you know what I mean when compare to other filters available in the market.

 

Lexmex is right. I also like K&N's 1 inch weld-on nut, makes life much easier. K&N also has a strong metal can enclosure and a good design for better oil flow. Oil pressure increased with RPM, I did not believe a thicker enclosure until I changed the Puralotor Pure One off my Acura TL. Those ridges at the end of filter (for better grib) have swollen up to a round figure like the rest of the can. Even though my RX won't rev up to the red line as much, I will go with FRAM X2 (not other FRAM cheap models) and K&N from now on.

 

Gosh, its a oil filter, not some piece of art.

It is what the filter has on the inside, not the outside. , Amsoil makes a filter that has what it takes to filter properly, who cares what it looks like outside, its how many mirocrons the filter filters down to. the strength of the steel wall, does it have a by-pass valve inside. I am sure that K & N filters are like Amsoils too. Its whats inside that counts.

 

Gosh, it is an engine, not a piece of art, who cares if it is 100hp or 220 hp
Do some research, you will people claiming FRAM filter material falling off. BOSCH does not have a functional bypass valve. How about oil filter failing two primary functions: filtering particles that are big enough to cause long term engine and bearing damage and maintain proper oil flow when it is clogged.

 

I am probably one of the few people on this forum who pushes his RX to the limit on a daily basis and like a mad dog come race nights. For the last 55,000 miles...only K&N filters on a variety of Mobil 1 weights (5W30, 10W30, 15W50, 5W50 and now 0W40)

Take a look at the oil filter forum, http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/...?ubb=forum;f=6 on Bobistheoilguy.com