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Racing Rice · 11-29-2001, 11:54 AM

Oil filters are kinda a left out topic, but I got to thinking. Do some oil filters allow better flow then others? Do you guys have any certain opinions on which oil filters are good and which arent so good? Or do you just use whatever?

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-29-2001, 04:29 PM

I stick with OEM on the oil filter. :

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*BlackDeuceCoupe* · 11-29-2001, 08:28 PM

Yeah, I 'studied' oil filters for months. I could 'go on' about this subject for pages. Bottom line is, I run the Purolator "PureONE" PL14459. They list for $13.50, but Pep Boys sells them for $5.99 in our area. They are simply THE best paper media oil filter you can buy --- period..

My second choice would be the ACDelco UltraGuard Gold UPF1127. Pep Boys sells them for $8.99. They have synthetic media. These are the best synthetic media filters you can buy.

My third choice would be the Mobil 1 M1-104. They are about the same price as the ACDelco. These are generic Champion synthetic media filters, with a think-walled case and no facets. They're okay, but... The K&N oil filter is the same generic Champion filter with a 'nut' welded on the end of the case, so you can remove it with a regular wrench.

Lastly --- I would got the OE route. I think you can get Honda OE filters for about $3.99/mail order the last time I checked... If you're going to go this route, you might as well buy a 99-cent Pennzoil filter at K-mart and save your money, IMO.

This is proof that I use them...

This is what they look like 'inside.' Notice the Teflon valve?

Look ma, no facets! This is what I HATE about Mobil 1 filters...
No way to remove them with anything but a 'strap' wrench.

Whatever you do, DO NOT USE FRAM FILTERS!!! FRAM SUCKS!!!

Accord Man · 11-30-2001, 11:33 AM

Can someone confirme that flow isnt the real issue. But Proper filtering is..

Racing Rice · 11-30-2001, 11:55 AM

Heres more on this Topic..

BDC Explains it all

12-06-2001, 12:31 AM

I just use Stock HOnda Oil filters. My friend who was a Honda Mechanic swears by them and whatever he says i listen. I change my oil every 3000 miles with synthetic Mobil 1 and that alone is enough money for me. But if you guys can convince me that something else is better than im sold. In Greddy I truSt.

Racing Rice · 01-04-2002, 12:10 PM

Ever wanted to know something about Oil Filters?? Read up..

Lots of Oil Filter Info

ebpda9 · 01-05-2002, 02:17 AM

i know frams are crap. i used them sometimes, and not even after 500 miles the oil became black. Right now i have a Mobil 1 filter and believe me after 1500mi my oil looks like new.

*BlackDeuceCoupe* · 01-05-2002, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
i know frams are crap. i used them sometimes, and not even after 500 miles the oil became black. Right now i have a Mobil 1 filter and believe me after 1500mi my oil looks like new.

I drained my oil the other day only to realize I was out of Purolators. I had a Mobil 1 M1-104 laying on my bench, so I used it. We'll see if it keeps the oil cleaner...

Racing Rice · 01-06-2002, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlackDeuceCoupe
I drained my oil the other day only to realize I was out of Purolators. I had a Mobil 1 M1-104 laying on my bench, so I used it. We'll see if it keeps the oil cleaner...

Yes, Please let us know how they compare..

11-29-2001, 11:54 AM	#1
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Oil Filters? Oil filters are kinda a left out topic, but I got to thinking. Do some oil filters allow better flow then others? Do you guys have any certain opinions on which oil filters are good and which arent so good? Or do you just use whatever? __________________ Racing Rice

11-29-2001, 04:29 PM	#2
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 44 Posts: 11,142	I stick with OEM on the oil filter. :: __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

11-29-2001, 08:28 PM	#3
BlackDeuceCoupe The Great Ape Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Skull Island Posts: 774	Yeah, I 'studied' oil filters for months. I could 'go on' about this subject for pages. Bottom line is, I run the Purolator "PureONE" PL14459. They list for $13.50, but Pep Boys sells them for $5.99 in our area. They are simply THE best paper media oil filter you can buy --- period.. My second choice would be the ACDelco UltraGuard Gold UPF1127. Pep Boys sells them for $8.99. They have synthetic media. These are the best synthetic media filters you can buy. My third choice would be the Mobil 1 M1-104. They are about the same price as the ACDelco. These are generic Champion synthetic media filters, with a think-walled case and no facets. They're okay, but... The K&N oil filter is the same generic Champion filter with a 'nut' welded on the end of the case, so you can remove it with a regular wrench. Lastly --- I would got the OE route. I think you can get Honda OE filters for about $3.99/mail order the last time I checked... If you're going to go this route, you might as well buy a 99-cent Pennzoil filter at K-mart and save your money, IMO. This is proof that I use them... This is what they look like 'inside.' Notice the Teflon valve? Look ma, no facets! This is what I HATE about Mobil 1 filters... No way to remove them with anything but a 'strap' wrench. Whatever you do, DO NOT USE FRAM FILTERS!!! FRAM SUCKS!!! __________________ Posted by BlackDeuceCoupe - 2oo0 Honda CiViC FBP HX cOUPe "Pay special attention to posts by BlackDeuceCoupe, the instigator of the forum, who does a nice job of breaking my column and responses down." - Paul Brink, ASU State Press DISCLAIMER The existence of BDC is disputable. The existence of views, in the absence of anyone to hold them is problematic. The existence of the reader is left as an exercise in the second order coefficient.

11-30-2001, 11:33 AM	#4
Accord Man THE GENERAL Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Earth (usually) Age: 42 Posts: 5,698	Can someone confirme that flow isnt the real issue. But Proper filtering is.. __________________ HondaStyle.com Babysitter's Club Member #0 Soon to be >Dr Max Immuh<

11-30-2001, 11:55 AM	#5
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Heres more on this Topic.. BDC Explains it all __________________ Racing Rice

12-06-2001, 12:31 AM	#6
MrCLoWnY Posts: n/a	I just use Stock HOnda Oil filters. My friend who was a Honda Mechanic swears by them and whatever he says i listen. I change my oil every 3000 miles with synthetic Mobil 1 and that alone is enough money for me. But if you guys can convince me that something else is better than im sold. In Greddy I truSt.

01-04-2002, 12:10 PM	#7
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Ever wanted to know something about Oil Filters?? Read up.. Lots of Oil Filter Info __________________ Racing Rice

01-05-2002, 02:17 AM	#8
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	i know frams are crap. i used them sometimes, and not even after 500 miles the oil became black. Right now i have a Mobil 1 filter and believe me after 1500mi my oil looks like new. __________________

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