Engine oil, over time, gets contaminated with impurities like sludge, metal shavings, and dust that need to be kept away from the engine's moving parts. That's where the oil filter comes in. However, it too can become less effective in time, reducing oil flow to the engine and increasing engine wear. To avoid the trouble this causes, replace your 2012 Toyota oil filter on time with one from AutoZone.
The 2012 Corolla owner's manual advises replacing the oil filter whenever you change the oil. To be safe, you can do this every 5,000 miles or every six months. If you use synthetic engine oil and avoid stressing the engine often, you may only need to change your oil and oil filter for the 2012 Toyota Corolla every 10,000 miles or once a year.
How to Replace Your 2012 Toyota Corolla Oil Filter
Replacing a 2012 Corolla oil filter may require some special tools. Once you've propped the car up on a lift or ramp, use a quarter-inch socket wrench to remove the metal cover on the oil filter housing. After that, you will need to use a drain plug to remove the oil stored in the old filter and its housing. You can then use pliers or a wrench to remove the housing, replace the old filter with a new one and reinstall it.
At AutoZone, you can get an oil filter for the 2012 Toyota Corolla from well-known brands like STP, Fram, and Mobil1, or you can choose an OEM oil filter. Enter your car's year, make, model, and engine size to see only the compatible parts. Select Same-Day at checkout to get your parts as soon as today, or benefit from Free Next-Day Delivery on eligible orders.
