Parts for your 2009 Toyota Aurion-Oil filter

2009 Toyota Aurion oil filter — what it does and when to change it

The 2009 Toyota Aurion absolutely uses an engine oil filter, and it’s a key service item. Technical references including the Toyota Aurion (GSV40, 2GR‑FE) Repair Manual (Engine Mechanical section), Toyota Genuine Parts catalogues (filter element 04152‑YZZA1 within the 15620 filter housing), and mainstream aftermarket catalogues (e.g., Ryco R2608P, Sakura EO‑11060) all list a replaceable cartridge‑style oil filter for this model. Rather than a spin‑on can, the Aurion’s V6 uses a reusable housing with a paper element and two O‑rings.

The oil filter’s job is simple but vital: it traps fine grit, metal flakes, and combustion by‑products so the 3.5‑litre 2GR‑FE runs on clean oil. Clean oil maintains pressure, reduces wear on bearings and cam lobes, and keeps variable valve timing gear happy. On this engine, the filter sits in a canister at the front of the block