TOYOTA COROLLA KE70 OIL FILTER

[knibusu]

WHAT IS THE CORRECT OIL FILTER

CAN THERE BE SLIGHT VARIATIONS BUT ALL WORK ON THE KE70

We all know we can use the RYCO Z68 Oil Filter on the KE70

By looking at my parts diagram on Yoshi Parts this is what I found.

As you can see the vehicle details are almost correct and correspond to my vehicle specifications with the only difference being the Grade of the wagon which is says DX and mine is a CS Grade.

As you can see it states the old part number of the Toyota Genuine Filter you were able to purchase which is 15601-33020 I was able to find photos of the old filter.

On the box it states its can be used for a 4KC engine

And now here is the New Toyota Genuine Replacement Filter as mentioned on the Diagram 15601-33021

Now to throw a curve ball the genuine filters look the same size as the RYCO Z68 so its safe to assume that these genuine Filters are usable on the 4KC engines, when we do an oil and filter replacement we change the filter and put 3.5L of oil in.

Here is the curve ball.

The 90915-YZZN2 TOYOTA GENUINE OIL FILTER this filer can also be used for the 4K engine but is half the size of the recommended 15601-33021 TOYOTA GENUINE FILTER

So is the smaller oil filter usable for the 4K engines, and what do you reckon the differences will be on the engine side, the bigger filter means you use more oil to fill the filter, but with these small filters you would not need as much oil to fill the filter up, how would it affect your engine.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 6, 2023 by knibusu

[Banjo]

The Ryco Z68 is the most common oil filter that most 3K, 4K, & 5K engines use.

On most cars the "canister" style screw-on filter is fitted with the threaded connection, is facing up.  This results in the filter not being able to drain any oil out of the filter, after the engine is turned off. Unfortunately, on the K series engine, the filter is screwed in, with the threaded section at the bottom.  Filters that drain, result in a slight delay, to oil pressure being fed to the bearings, when you first do a cold start.  For that reason, it is more advisable to find a compatible oil filter, that has a non return & anti-drain / anti-siphoning valves built in.  I found a Z68 compatible oil filter years ago, that has an anti-drain / anti-siphon valves built in, & was used in a Mercedes Benz engine.  It's called a model Z423.  

There was a good discussion about oil filters & draining & siphoning, a few years ago here on RollaClub.  Have a read of the following link.

https://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/73872-oil-filter-w-anti-siphon-no-such-thing/#comment-713701

I've used the Z68 & the stubby Osaka 90915 oil filters over the years, with no issues, but swear by the Z423 oil filter now, as you never get any rattles when doing a cold starts.

 

 

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Now to throw a curve ball the genuine filters look the same size as the RYCO Z68 so its safe to assume that these genuine Filters are usable on the 4KC engines, when we do an oil and filter replacement we change the filter and put 3.5L of oil in.

Never rely on quantity of oil to be added to an empty engine, or after an oil & filter change.  That is what a dipstick is for.

With the car on level ground, fill & top up the engine, until it indicates full on the dipstick. Put the oil filler cap back on, & start the engine.  Let it run for several minutes.  Turn off the engine, & let the engine sit for several minutes, until all the "returning" oil runs back into the sump. Clean the dipstick, & reinsert & read again.  It will usually, be just below the full mark.  Top up until it reaches the full mark, & you are ready to go.

Cheers Banjo

 

Edited August 8, 2023 by Banjo

[altezzaclub]

I used the YZZN2  in the Altezza, the 4K and the 4AGE. The KE70 had a startup rattle when we bought it, and a filter with no non-return valve. I pulled the motor and replaced the bearings once, and decided to use Toyota filters after that.

Just inspect each brand of filter and remember what the quality of the threads and how fine the machining looks. Some are absolute rubbish!