Toyota Yaris Oil Filters

To run at its best, your Toyota Yaris needs clean motor oil running through its engine and lubricating the many moving parts. Unfortunately, even the newest motor oil still contains impurities than can cause problems if they get into your engine. That's why your Yaris was delivered from the factory with an oil filter already in place.

What Your Oil Filter Does

Your original oil filter sifts out contaminants before the oil works its way to the engine. It also strains out any pollutants that the oil collected from the motor. Eventually, however, even the best oil filter can get degraded or clogged up. That's not good, since that puts your engine at risk.

How to Tell That Your Oil Filter Needs Changing

If you notice any of these signs, check your oil filter's condition:

• The engine sputters
• Engine performance suffers
• You hear metallic noises from the engine
• You see dark smoke coming from the exhaust
• Your oil pressure light triggers

If you don't see any of these indications of trouble, consult your owner's manual to learn how often you should change your oil filter. In general, you don't need to replace it every time you have your oil changed; every other oil change should suffice. When you do change your oil filter, make sure that you install one made by Toyota. They're the only oil filters that are guaranteed to fit your Yaris engine's specifications, which is essential when it comes to maintaining a secure gasket seal. Find yours right here in our online auto parts department, in stock and ready to ship. Buy today and save!