Owner reviews for oil filter

This Yaris basically ruined me WRT engines/serviceability. It has a tiny engine bay yet nothing is in the way of anything else, there's plenty of room to work and you can change the battery or a headlight bulb in a couple minutes. I mean, look how the oil filter is just right there under the 2nd intake runner (and pointing down). That's the starter next to the oil filter, comes out with two bolts.

I actually use a Carquest blue-line filter which is literally a rebadged WIX. Even the part numbers match.

Pennzoil euro oil, 6 quarts, 45 bucks on Amazon vs. 60 bucks auto shops and Mopar OEM filter mo339, 10 bucks on Amazon

Changed air filter (Mann) oil filter (Mann) and oil, Liqui Moly Molygen 5w40. it's only VW 502 00 'recommended' but that shouldn't be an issue, plan to oil-change every 7k KMs.

Any oil filter made for the car is fine, I bought Bosch P7078 just because it's available and a brand that I recognize.

Changing the oil is actually super easy on these cars. The oil filler is in the trunk and has its own little funnel (brilliant design) and the oil filter hangs straight down off the bottom of the engine.

The absolute cheapest you can buy VW approved synthetic 502 00 oil (6 quarts) and a quality Mann filter is close to $40...

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum + Bosch 3330 @ 7500 mile interval

After much searching and reading DIY threads, I didn't see any mention of springs for the filter. Your replies confirmed it so I was confident enough to throw the Bosch setup in the trash.

Don't use Fram oil filters. Motorcraft/Purolator, wix, bosch, mann, etc... are good.