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New type oil filter?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by David E. Edwards, Jul 3, 2018.

  1. David E. Edwards

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    My 2017 (mfg date of November '16) Prius uses a cartridge filter, not the new spin off type. Has Toyota changed to the newer spin-off type?
     
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    no, i think it has been a cartridge since gen 3, 2010.
     
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    My 2017 three has a spin on metal filter.
     
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    huh.(n)
     
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    What the manufacture date? IIRC it was primes that were reported first to have gone back to regular metal oil filter?

    There was a conversion kit too?

    I'm ok with having just the paper filter changed, permanent housing. But it is a little trouble prone. For example, a lot of first time DIY'rs find the it overtorqued, likely due to a "pro" in a rush with an impact wrench.
     
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    My 2017 three has a manufacture date of 10/17. I did the first oil change myself at 5k miles.
     
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    The filter types changed between September and November 2017; I posted details and a link to the parts catalog in a previous thread.
     
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