Dakine

Im planning on changing my oil for the first time today. Going with Mobil 1 synthetic but iono what oil filter to use. I dont wanna drive all the way to toyota to get a filter.

itstdt

you may use mobil 1 filter also... but it's like 10.99 or so....

gfcrane

I am using an AC Delco PF1233 in my car. The OEM Toyota is a high quality filter but the AC Delcos are not bad and I hate our local Toyota dealer. Auto Zone carries a good selection of ACs. If you are planning on long drain intervals(like 10k miles), it's probably a good idea to invest in something like an M1 or K&N filter, otherwise I wouldn't bother.

Dakine

Whats the parts number or the name for a K&N oil filter?

gfcrane

I have no idea what K&N number filter fits a tC. Suggest you visit a parts store and look in the catalog. They may not make one yet as their line of filters is relatively limited, and expensive.

DuMa

i use a Toyota OEM 90915-YZZF2 filter. they used to be called the YZZA2. they have no real differences

the 90915-10004 however is a little better than those two. in fact thats the standard Japanese OEM filter that came on the car when it was shipped from japan.

zach

Wait a second...Duma, you got me second guessing my dealership now (which doesn't surprise me). I just got back from the dealer after getting a filter, the guy sold me a YZZA1, and I just took off the filter that was on there before, it was a YZZF1. What the hell?

grizzly_choppers

The 90915-YZZA1 filter is the correct filter. The A2 filter is essentially the same one, but it is shorter and the tC is designed to use the A1 filter.

The 90915-10004 isn't any better either.

I was the Parts Guy here for 5 years so these numbers are engraved on my soul.

Use the Toyota filters. They don't cost more and they are just as good or better than aftermarket filters.

Happy changing!

-Alex

brent

i am a firm believer in factory parts(oil filters) only

O5_TRD_tC

use toyota man

ScionDad

I use WIX oil filters.

brent

i have noticed that all non toy filters seem to leak

zyzyx6969

i use OEM filter, bought 'em (bulk) for $3.29 each, not bad eh ;)