GTSSportCoupe
2LTE abuser
I used to be able to get Baldwin and Wix filters locally from Lordco or Napa. They always had one in stock. Not the best quality, but not bad either. Definitely too expensive for what they were, but I never seemed to get organized to pre-order better ones online.
Somehow COVID has impacted oil filter production, and I can no longer get these filters locally. So I turned to Partsouq. Initially was going to go OEM Toyota which they have for $22CAD ea before shipping. But I saw a couple Japanese aftermarket brands that sparked my interest. My experience with other Japanese made aftermarket parts has always been positive; as the quality is pretty decent.
So I took the plunge and ordered ten Union Japan C151 filters at $8.16CAD each before shipping. They showed up a week or so ago. A precursory inspection left me feeling quite satisfied with the quality. Better feeling/looking than Wix/Baldwin, and more weight to them too. I'll cut one open next oil change to see what they're all about. They're definitely a dual element design.
Pics from Partsouq:
Somehow COVID has impacted oil filter production, and I can no longer get these filters locally. So I turned to Partsouq. Initially was going to go OEM Toyota which they have for $22CAD ea before shipping. But I saw a couple Japanese aftermarket brands that sparked my interest. My experience with other Japanese made aftermarket parts has always been positive; as the quality is pretty decent.
So I took the plunge and ordered ten Union Japan C151 filters at $8.16CAD each before shipping. They showed up a week or so ago. A precursory inspection left me feeling quite satisfied with the quality. Better feeling/looking than Wix/Baldwin, and more weight to them too. I'll cut one open next oil change to see what they're all about. They're definitely a dual element design.
Pics from Partsouq:


