James- 18 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Hi there, I'm getting a service done tomorrow and I've got 2 oil filters and have no idea which to get fitted tbh. I ordered the OEM Subaru one and shortly after I thought about getting a performance HKS one... Now the weird thing is the OEM Subaru one is much bigger than the HKS one... almost twice the size. Subaru = 15208AA130 (this is the same filter that is currently on the car... so this obviously is the "right one". the HKS one though, is it better? Despite it being smaller in size? Is it suitable? HKS = TYPE 1 - 68H-65 M20 X P1.5 Here's some pictures... If it's any help its for a 69 plate Toyota GT86. Facelift Is the HKS okay to use? And is it actually any better if anyone has any use? Cheers, James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Unless you're absolutely certain about the HKS I'd go for the OEM one. For your engine's sake, an oil filter is not something you want to fail. 1 James- reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Subaru filters are unique.Even toyota uses only theirs and they are made by Tokyo Roki and is very highly rated. Since it is an inverted filter, the bypass valve is key and the pressure it opens at is 23 nm. All other filters have a lower bypass , so I would not use HKS.Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk 1 James- reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86iain 44 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 I always get a Toyota filter fitted when mine is serviced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James- 18 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Alright, I'll go the OEM option thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James- 18 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 45 minutes ago, BRZ-123 said: Subaru filters are unique.Even toyota uses only theirs and they are made by Tokyo Roki and is very highly rated. Since it is an inverted filter, the bypass valve is key and the pressure it opens at is 23 nm. All other filters have a lower bypass , so I would not use HKS. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk Out of interest do you know if you have to prime the oil filter? Ie fill it with a bit of oil before screwing it down, or just putting some oil on the o-ring enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 I always get a Toyota filter fitted when mine is serviced.This is the subaru filter branded toyota sold by toyota official store. Check out picture 2. Its not the same as Denso filters made for toyota , its a Tokyo rikihttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221802540519Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 Out of interest do you know if you have to prime the oil filter? Ie fill it with a bit of oil before screwing it down, or just putting some oil on the o-ring enough?Applying a bit on O ring is needed but priming is hard as the filter inverts. You will need to add a small quantity and leave it vertical for 5 mins for the filter media to absorb before inverting and screwing it on. I will not bother on it to be honest. Sent from my SM-G970F using Tapatalk 1 James- reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanko25 70 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 When you get the new oil in and the new oil filter installed, prime the oil system by pressing the clutch and accelerator pedals all the way. That kills the spark and let the engine crank for as long as you need it to get the oil through the engine. 1 nerdstrike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 When you get the new oil in and the new oil filter installed, prime the oil system by pressing the clutch and accelerator pedals all the way. That kills the spark and let the engine crank for as long as you need it to get the oil through the engine. Never knew this!Sent from my COL-L29 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites