[BlyatRZ]

Unfortunately thats true. You arent getting a master technician or even any technician for that matter when you just go for an oil change. Its usually just some highschool kid that likes cars and thinks he is a mechanic.

Its me, I was the highschool kid that thought he was a mechanic once upon a time

 

[Sloth86]

Would it be a good idea to buy a few filters and just bring them with me to a Toyota dealer in case they don’t have any in stock either?

 

[Jimjab]

Would it be a good idea to buy a few filters and just bring them with me to a Toyota dealer in case they don’t have any in stock either?

I would definitely do that. Just got my oil changed today and they replaced my oil filter with the previous gen filter (90915-YZZS1) claiming it’s the same thing b/c same engine blah blah and they used my VIN to pull up the part number. They also said Toyota hasn’t updated their system to reflect compatibility. Not sure if that is entirely correct…I ordered the correct Subaru oem filter on Amazon (15208AA170) and gonna replace it myself for peace of mind.

Does anyone actually know if using a previous gen filter will cause any harm to the car?

 

[TRU-BOOST]

Does anyone actually know if using a previous gen filter will cause any harm to the car?

Nah it will be fine. If the threads are the same and it seals properly without leaks, there is nothing to worry about. I would have no problem leaving that filter on until the next service.

 

[bonelesschicknstrips]

Unfortunately thats true. You arent getting a master technician or even any technician for that matter when you just go for an oil change. Its usually just some highschool kid that likes cars and thinks he is a mechanic.

I’m fine with this honestly. An oil change is simple, I don’t need level 1000 boxer engine grandmaster mechanic to do that

 

[alcantaraFTW]

Seriously, I wouldn't even waste my time with Toyota service for these cars. Just find your local Subaru dealer and start going there for parts and service. They work on boxer engines everyday and have the parts you'll need in stock (apart from Toyota-specific parts like badging. body parts, etc.). Subaru built the cars and they're primarily a Subaru product despite the badging, so better to go straight to the source IMO.

I would honestly not be surprised if half the Subaru dealers in my area would refuse service because "but it's got a Toyota badge, therefore it's not a Subaru"

 

[chikubi]

I would honestly not be surprised if half the Subaru dealers in my area would refuse service because "but it's got a Toyota badge, therefore it's not a Subaru"

Possibly. I find it usually depends on whether or not the dealer is part of a group that has a Toyota dealership in it. Then they usually have no problem. We get my wife’s Mazda serviced for certain things at the Honda dealership in town because they’re in the same group.

 

[GR-Jedi]

Wouldn’t it be the same oil filter from the previous gen?

 

[BlyatRZ]

Wouldn’t it be the same oil filter from the previous gen?

No, it has changed to the WRX filter.
15208AA170 - Gen2

15208AA130 - Gen1

 

[pitter]

happened to me on my 7.5k and my 15k. I should have called ahead of time for the 15k to make sure they ordered one.

only one more "free" service until I never go back again, though. I really only go in for them to check miscellaneous things like chassis/suspension fasteners if they even do that like the manual says. although I went in for my 15k and I'm fairly sure they did not replace the cabin air filter, and they definitely did not inspect the rear diff oil

 

[EmperorJJ1]

oddly enough my closest subaru dealer is also a toyota dealer. both brands same lot. so for me id be perfectly fine taking my car there for the toyotacare.... but i no longer have the GR soooooo doesnt matter

 

[ModuleUnknown]

No, it has changed to the WRX filter.
15208AA170 - Gen2

15208AA130 - Gen1

To this point, I've learned that even when going to a Subaru dealership to pick up filters - just tell them you need the WRX filter.

Subaru dealership near me was returning the taller 130/Gen1 filter when looking up a 22 BRZ (GR86). Not sure if that's the case everywhere - just my experience.

Whether or not there's any difference when using the Gen1 filter, I'm sticking with what came on the car.

 

[Hack]

I went in for my first service. After waiting 2 hours (end of the window which the car is promised), I was told they could not service the car as it was too new and they did not have the oil filter in stock.

Please check with your dealership before taking your car in for service.

Thanks for the reminder. This same thing happened to me with my GT350 at the Ford dealer. There just weren't so many of those cars around and they required a unique filter and different oil as well.

Would it be a good idea to buy a few filters and just bring them with me to a Toyota dealer in case they don’t have any in stock either?

That's what I got in the habit of doing with the GT350. It worked really well at the local Ford dealership. It definitely saved the dealer parts markup as well.

 

[Philzone86]

I went in for my first service. After waiting 2 hours (end of the window which the car is promised), I was told they could not service the car as it was too new and they did not have the oil filter in stock.

Please check with your dealership before taking your car in for service.

I had the same issue during my first service. Nobody at the dealership had looked under the hood of a GR86 yet; it's still so new. Fortunately, I was only waiting 20 minutes and they were able to get a filter the next day.

 

[bbear67]

Doesn't anyone here do their own oil changes? Come on, they are so simple! And for everyone's information the oil filter is the SAME SIZE as the previous generation. How do I know? My husband owns a 2018 BRZ and we tested it. Same filter size. We do oil changes at home with full synthetic oil. This does not in any way void your warranty. Just keep receipts and track your dates. I use the Toyota app to enter each time something gets done at home with work specifics, date and mileage. Toyota can see this data.

 

[TRU-BOOST]

The threads are the same and it fits on the housing. But it is NOT the same "size" filter. The new filter is shorter. I dont know why Subaru made that change, but I have to assume there was a reason. My guess is to allow more clearance now that there is a built in oil cooler. There may be contact with the hood after some years of driving and when all the mounts loosen up.
But I do agree that doing your own basic services is rewarding. You save money, accomplish something and know that it was done right. Nobody cares for your property more than you.

 

[GR-Jedi]

Doesn't anyone here do their own oil changes? Come on, they are so simple! And for everyone's information the oil filter is the SAME SIZE as the previous generation. How do I know? My husband owns a 2018 BRZ and we tested it. Same filter size. We do oil changes at home with full synthetic oil. This does not in any way void your warranty. Just keep receipts and track your dates. I use the Toyota app to enter each time something gets done at home with work specifics, date and mileage. Toyota can see this data.

The first few thru Toyotacare are free

 

[Hack]

Doesn't anyone here do their own oil changes? Come on, they are so simple! And for everyone's information the oil filter is the SAME SIZE as the previous generation. How do I know? My husband owns a 2018 BRZ and we tested it. Same filter size. We do oil changes at home with full synthetic oil. This does not in any way void your warranty. Just keep receipts and track your dates. I use the Toyota app to enter each time something gets done at home with work specifics, date and mileage. Toyota can see this data.

I did an oil change on mine, but it offends my cheap and penny-pinching nature to throw away the free oil changes from Toyota. I also pay people to change my oil when it's cold and snowy outside. I will do them when it's nice outside just to save the time going somewhere and waiting or dropping the car off.

 

[auditorjazz]

Looks like 90915-YZZS1 is now the latest part to use for a GR86. Superceded the Subaru one.

 

[deptcharge]

Looks like 90915-YZZS1 is now the latest part to use for a GR86. Superceded the Subaru one.
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Soooo same as gen 1.. awesome