Your Toyota knows the difference between Toyota Genuine and non-Genuine parts, and it could show in your car's performance. Toyota Genuine Parts are Genuinely Better because.

Genuine Fit, Style and Performance*

Toyota Genuine Accessories are designed to integrate perfectly with each Toyota model for genuinely better fit, styling and performance. From Bull Bars, to Tray Bodies, to Carpet Floor Mats, every Toyota Genuine Accessory is designed and manufactured to comply with Toyota's stringent engineering and testing standards for maximum quality assurance.

Vehicle Integration *

Toyota Genuine Accessories are designed to integrate perfectly with each Toyota model for genuinely better fit, styling and performance. From Bull Bars, to Tray Bodies, to Carpet Floor Mats, every Toyota Genuine Accessory is designed and manufactured to comply with Toyota's stringent engineering and testing standards for maximum quality assurance.

Built to Last

All Toyota Genuine Accessories carry our comprehensive Toyota warranty. Toyota Genuine Accessories are built to last and to withstand tough treatment. When purchased and fitted to your new Toyota by an authorised dealer, they are covered for the remainder of the New Vehicle Warranty or 12 months, whichever is greater, delivering peace of mind on reliability and quality.

** They are engineered to original manufacturer's specifications for maximum performance, longevity and fit

** Carry a 12 month Toyota warranty*, for extra peace of mind on their quality and reliability.

** Toyota Genuine Parts are also model specific, so you can rest assured your vehicle isn't being fitted with 'one size fits all' parts, as is the case with some non-genuine parts.

The Toyota Genuine Oil Filter

There are three main features which determine the quality of an Oil Filter.

The Element

A Toyota Genuine Oil Filter features a dual-textured element - coarse on the outside, fine on the inside. This combination filters particles effectively and resists clogging. Non-genuine brands can be thin and finely meshed, making them prone to tearing and clogging, and as a result could need replacement more often.

Sealing Capability

A Toyota Genuine Oil Filter features a dual-textured element - coarse on the outside, fine on the inside. This combination filters particles effectively and resists clogging. Non-genuine brands can be thin and finely meshed, making them prone to tearing and clogging, and as a result could need replacement more often.

Valves

A Toyota Genuine Oil Filter features two valves - a Bypass Valve which allows vital oil to still flow in the event of a filter becoming clogged, and an anti drain-back valve which prevents oil draining out of the engine and into the oil pan. This valve helps protect your engine from increased wear during cold starts.

Diesel Engine Oil Filter

The Toyota Genuine Diesel Oil Filter is designed to filter carbon as well as other contaminants. Non-genuine oil filters may fail to filter carbon, causing dirty oil, black smoke emissions, increased fuel consumption and engine wear. That's why you must always insist on Toyota Genuine.

Toyota Genuine Motor Oils

Toyota Genuine Motor Oils are Genuinely Better because:

  • They have been specifically formulated for Toyotas to suit the diverse driving conditions your Toyota may encounter.
  • Provide complete engine protection against starting friction, heat stress and engine sludging for better performance and maximum engine life.

Changing your engine's oil and filter regularly is one of the most important procedures you can do to extend the life and performance of your Toyota. If you do a lot of stop/start driving, drive in dusty, dirty conditions or do a lot of towing you should change your oil more frequently. And always ensure that your oil filter is changed every time your oil is.

Toyota Genuine Fuel Filters

The longevity of your engine, and smooth performance of your vehicle relies on a clean flow of fuel. It is the role of the fuel filter to capture any impurities which may have inadvertantly travelled into your fuel tank.

Toyota Genuine Fuel Filters are designed specifically for each Toyota model, to fit fuel lines precisely and therefore trap the tiniest of impurities. Unlike some non-genuine fuel filters, Toyota Genuine Fuel Filters are constructed of high quality materials which are both airtight and highly heat resistant - an important feature especially when you're talking petrol in the hot environment of an engine bay!

For smoother engine operation

Fuel is the lifeblood of your engine. Therefore, it is vital that it is totally free of any contaminants before it enters the workings of your engine. It is the role of the Fuel Filter to trap any foreign matter and provide a clean flow of fuel for smooth performance and engine longevity.

Toyota Genuine fuel filters trap the tiniest particles – thorough filtering process ensures clean fuel and smooth engine operation.

The quality of a Fuel Filter can be best gauged by its ability to trap even the tiniest impurities. Toyota Genuine Fuel Filters are engineered to catch particles as small as ten microns, yet still maintain a smooth flow of fuel. Lesser quality filters use poorly constructed filter papers which allow larger impurities to clog and corrode the engine, causing engine malfunction.

How to avoid the danger of a fuel leak

Only Toyota Genuine Fuel Filters are designed specifically for each individual model Toyota. They are constructed of high quality materials which are both airtight and highly heat resistant. And most importantly, they are designed to fit fuel lines precisely. Other non-genuine filters may need to be 'forced' onto fuel lines, which can cause fuel leakages and increase the chances of creating a fire hazard.

Toyota Genuine Brake Pads

Perhaps the most important safety feature of any car is the brakes

It is imperative to keep your car's brakes in top condition. At the centre of a car's stopping power are the actual brake pads which grip the brake disc rotor to slow down your car. These are also the brake parts that require regular replacement because every single time you stop - you use them. Toyota Genuine Brake Pads are designed as a perfect fit for each model Toyota, helping to ensure balanced braking and durability in wide ranging conditions - and that means excellent stopping power when you need it most.

The safe choice when your life may depend on it

Needless to say, your car's ability to stop quickly and safely is crucial to accident prevention. Along with quality tyres, braking system and suspension, brake pads play a major role in the active safety features of your car. Brake pads work by pressing in and gripping both sides of the brake disc to slow the wheels. Quite simply, the ability to stop effectively lies principally on the performance ability of the brake pads.
The Toyota Genuine Brake Pad differences

There are three main features which determine the quality of Brake Pads.

BRAKE PAD LINING

Toyota Genuine Brake Pads are specifically designed for Toyotas, ensuring balanced, stable braking in the wide ranging temperatures and driving conditions. They are also super durable, and constructed without the use of asbestos for a safer environment as well as safer driving.

ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM

Toyota Genuine Brake Pads feature a precision anti-squeal shim which prevents the high-frequency vibration which causes brake noise. Non-genuine pads may omit this feature, and the result could be annoyingly squeaky brakes.

GENUINE FIT

Strict quality control is employed in every stage of Toyota Genuine Brake Pad manufacture. They are meticulously checked for accuracy of clearance between brake pad and calliper for smooth, safe, stopping.

Toyota Genuine Air Filters

It is the combination of fuel and air ignited in the cylinder chamber which drives the internal combustion engine of today's modern cars. The air entering this chamber must be filtered for impurities to provide clean air intake, smooth engine performance and longer engine life. Toyota Genuine Air Filters feature a triple layer filtering element which ensures that your engine stays free of any dust or contaminants. The Toyota Genuine Filter Element is needle-punched to allow for a smooth, efficient flow of filtered air to the combustion chamber for clean ignition of fuel.

A breath of fresh air for your engine

The quality of the air your engine breathes is just as important as the quality of air you breathe. It is vital that any air entering the combustion chamber of your engine is purified and totally free of any dust or contaminants. It is the role of the air filter to trap any foreign matter and provide clean air for smooth performance and engine longevity.
Quality filtering ensures clean air intake, smooth engine performance and longer engine life.

The Toyota Genuine Air Filter difference

The quality of an air filter can be best measured by its ability to trap even the tiniest impurities. Toyota Genuine Air Filters feature a triple layer filtering element which has a series of different gauge meshes - coarse, medium and fine to trap every size particle. Other types of filters may only have one layer. Also, the Toyota Genuine Filter Element is needle-punched to increase dust catching ability by up to 30% more than a normal after-market type filter. This needle punching also allows for a smooth, efficient flow of filtered air to the combustion chamber for clean ignition of fuel. Lesser quality air filters often use poorly constructed seals and filter elements which allow dust and impurities into the engine, causing problems such as poor engine idle, extra fuel consumption and unnecessary engine wear.

When to replace your air filter

A Toyota Genuine Air Filter is designed to perform efficiently for the total time between recommended services. However, the condition of your Toyota Genuine Air Filter can be judged just by removing the casing and looking at the filter element. If it is dirty, clogged or damaged, then it needs replacing. If it is merely dusty, cleaning will be sufficient. If you have your Toyota Service Centre service your car, then the air filter will always be cleaned and/or replaced according to the servicing schedule.

Toyota Genuine Cabin Air Filters

How a Cabin Air Filter protects you

As you drive around, millions of microscopic particles enter your car’s interior via the ventilation/air conditioning system. To prevent this, the vast majority of current Toyota models* feature Cabin Air Filters which sit over the ventilation system and capture airborne particles before they enter the car’s cabin. Diesel smoke, pollens, fungi, cement dust, ashes, dirt and mould can all be prevented from entering the cabin and affecting your comfort and wellbeing.

*Excludes Yaris – not factory fitted. Fitment available at Toyota Service Centres.

Why it needs regular checking and changing

Toyota Genuine Cabin Air Filters do a brilliant job of trapping all sorts of airborne particles. Environmental conditions such as driving in heavy traffic, in urban or dusty environments, or on dirt roads may lead to the Filter becoming clogged relatively quickly. A Cabin Air Filter may need changing in as little as 15,000 kilometres or so.

Helps maintain air conditioner performance

Because the Cabin Air Filter is located in front of the air conditioning unit, it captures the particles that impact on the efficiency of the air conditioning system. This reduces the need for cleaning of the air conditioner, which means a substantial saving in long term maintenance costs.

Ask to have your Cabin Air Filter checked

Ask your Toyota Service Advisor if your model Toyota is fitted with a Cabin Air Filter. If it is, then it’s a simple operation for a Toyota Trained Technician to check the filter’s condition - because it is located just behind the glove-box. When you have your Toyota serviced, make sure you request to have your Cabin Air Filter checked…and breathe easy.

Toyota Genuine Spark Plugs

The spark plug is one of the smallest and most important components in a petrol engine, yet it is responsible for actually making the engine operate. Thousands of times every minute, the spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture which propels the engine's cylinders to drive the car.

Toyota Genuine Spark Plugs feature a unique U-groove ground electrode which means it creates a bigger and more consistent spark for better fuel efficiency, faster response and lower gas emissions.

A brighter spark for better fuel efficiency and faster response

At first glance, all spark plugs look pretty much the same. However, there are many differences between spark plugs that can make enormous differences to the way your engine performs. In fact, non-genuine spark plugs can not only reduce performance, they can also increase the chances of damage to your engine.

A strong case for Toyota Genuine

The case or housing around the internal spark plug components is vital to the stable performance and long life of the plug. The precise construction and quality materials of a Toyota Genuine Spark Plug housing ensures a high rate of thermal conduction which prevents the plugs from running 'too hot' or 'too cold' and causing engine misfires or pre-ignition (which may also cause engine damage).

Precision construction delivers precision performance

Spark plugs must operate within a precise heat range. If they work outside that range, the plug will not operate at optimum efficiency - resulting in poor starting, reduced performance under load, and increased fuel consumption. Equally important is the resistor located between the centre electrode and the centre axis, which prevents interference with onboard electronics such as your radio. So, if your radio is full of static, chances are you've got spark plugs that are impairing your engine's performance.

How to tell if you need new spark plugs

Common signs that your spark plugs need to be replaced include difficult starting, unstable running, engine misfires, loss of performance and increased fuel consumption.

Toyota Genuine Drive Belts

The role of a drive belt is to keep the many auxiliary components attached to your engine turning. Toyota Genuine Drive belts are specifically designed for each individual Toyota model, ensuring perfect tension between the various components they must drive. Toyota Genuine Drive Belts are multi-layered for maximum longevity and performance, constructed to outlast inferior belts that stretch and wear out quickly.

Vital for operating so many engine parts

In order to operate, your Toyota's engine relies on many other 'helping hands' around it. These include the cooling fan, water pump, power steering pump, alternator, and air conditioning compressor. All must work in perfect harmony to provide electrical charge, cooling, and other energies for safe, comfortable driving. All of these components rely on one piece of equipment, the drive belt, to perform their many mechanical tasks. Drive belts quite literally keep the many wheels of the engine turning.

The Toyota Genuine Drive Belt Differences

There are two major differences between Toyota Genuine Drive Belts and non-genuine belts.

INDIVIDUAL MODELS

Toyota Genuine Drive Belts are specifically designed for each individual Toyota model for perfect fit and tension between the various components they must drive. Many non-genuine drive belts are 'one size fits all' designs which can either be too loose, or too tight - either way, they can dramatically reduce the performance of Drive Belt reliant equipment.

HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS

With a rubber coated bottom layer to prevent cracking to heat-resistant tensioning members, Toyota Genuine Drive Belts are multi-layered for maximum longevity and performance.

Drive Belt Types

There are several different types of drive belts available - each performs an individual role according to the equipment it drives and engine type.

These variations are:

RAW EDGE BELTS

In plain, multi-ply and cogged configurations for passenger cars, trucks and buses including diesels.

V-RIBBED BELTS

These are thinner and more efficient in transferring power, and are used in small and high performance engines.

When to change your Drive Belt

Toyota Genuine Drive Belts are designed for longevity and performance. A Drive Belt will last 60,000 to 100,000km of normal use, but this can vary greatly due to harsh operating conditions. When a belt wears out and/or loses its proper tension, it will start to slip and become noisy. This can cause numerous problems such as reduced cooling efficiency, the battery not being charged properly, and poor performance from the power steering and air conditioning. If you have your Toyota Service Centre service your car, then the drive belts will always be inspected for wear and/or replaced according to the servicing schedule.