Oil Filters
Function of Oil Filters
Oil filters remove particles from the oil, preventing friction and engine damage. If it is not replaced in time it will be clogged, causing engine friction and damage. It may even require a complete engine overhaul.
When is it time to change my Oil Filter?
- Reduced performance
- Increased fuel consumption
- Accelerated wear on engine parts
- Periodically
Genuine Toyota Oil Filters
- Dual textured element for effective filtration
- Highly durable
- Gaskets made with heat resistant, non-stick acrylic rubber
- Check and relief valves made of durable heat resistant rubber
- Filters carbon effectively in diesel engines
- Relief valve can provide oil even if the filter is clogged
Fake/Counterfeit Product
- Thin and finely meshed, so more prone to tearing and clogging
- Frequent replacement
- Gaskets easily deform and deteriorate, causing leaks
- Relief valves open prematurely, thus releasing dirty oil into the engine
- Poor carbon filtration causes black smoke emission and increased fuel consumption
- Can damage engine
