How screwed am I? Wrong oil filter.

[evanssd1]

I can sympathize with you. A Toyota dealership did the same thing to my brand-new truck. It came with free oil changes, and it was freezing cold in the winter I felt stupid not taking advantage of the free services, although I usually do all my own maintenance. It probably went 4K with this configuration circulating partially unfiltered oil.

I complained loudly, but the stealership wouldn't give me any concessions like an engine warranty or anything. They offered me like six free more oil changes :shrug:

I plan on keeping this truck until it or I die, so it will be interesting to see how it plays out. Wishing you the best for your engine.

 

[Old Tanker]

Not so worried about the wrong filter, but 17k between oil changes and the wrong filter.

Please tell us you were using synthetic.

It sounds like he went 7K on the first short filter, 10K on the second, and noticed the problem when installing the third.

 

[Lexington]

Now I’m wondering if I should ask for my used oil filter when I get an oil change to make sure the right filter was installed.

 

[Old Tanker]

Now I’m wondering if I should ask for my used oil filter when I get an oil change to make sure the right filter was installed.

But you wouldn't know until 5000 miles later...

 

[Lexington]

But you wouldn't know until 5000 miles later...

Maybe I should just bring own then just to make sure.

 

[4Runner4Life_2023]

When I was in high school, brought my dad's camry to the dealership for an oil change. I asked what type of oil do you guys use? Service manager said, "We use 20W-50 in all oil changes". The camry calls for 10W-30 on the cap. Needless to say I learn to do all basic maintenance myself then on.

 

[fourrunnerbill]

Don't trust Amazon

There are certain things I would never trust buying from Amazon. This is one of them.

 

[ArthurKotb]

There are certain things I would never trust buying from Amazon. This is one of them.

I've bought mine from Amazon but I buy them from dealerships, not parts places. I've got a 1999 Sienna and 2004 V8 T4R, never had a problem. I buy a half case at a time.

On the other hand, I bought one for the Sienna from the local dealership. 5,000 miles later I took it off and it was bone dry, filter element totally clean. I'm guessing the ball device that prevents back flow draining was stuck for both directions. So you never know. Stuff happens.

 

[love4steel]

This same exact thing happened to me. Against my better judgement I let the dealership do the 10k oil change because it was free. (I had done it already at 5k) When I did it today at 15k I realized the shorter filter had been installed. I knew I shouldn't have let them change it .. never ever ever again will they touch my truck. Im sick over this but at least mine was only for 4,800 miles on a new truck.

 

[Saker]

This same exact thing happened to me. Against my better judgement I let the dealership do the 10k oil change because it was free. (I had done it already at 5k) When I did it today at 15k I realized the shorter filter had been installed. I knew I shouldn't have let them change it .. never ever ever again will they touch my truck. Im sick over this but at least mine was only for 4,800 miles on a new truck.

So, I would inquire as to the reason they didn't install the filter by application!
Toyota Part # 04152-YZZA5

Just sayin'

 

[ncmountainman]

filter

I doubt you have anything to worry about

 

[toohott7718]

Chalk it up as a learning experience and be glad your engine is hurt. No matter what the dealer says about changing your oil, don't go over 5000 miles for oil changes. Take care of your engine and it will take care of you