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Old 11-29-2001, 11:54 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 11-29-2001, 04:29 PM   #2
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I stick with OEM on the oil filter. ::
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Old 11-29-2001, 08:28 PM   #3
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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!!!
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Old 11-30-2001, 11:33 AM   #4
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Can someone confirme that flow isnt the real issue. But Proper filtering is..


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Old 11-30-2001, 11:55 AM   #5
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Heres more on this Topic..

BDC Explains it all
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Old 12-06-2001, 12:31 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 01-04-2002, 12:10 PM   #7
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Ever wanted to know something about Oil Filters?? Read up..

Lots of Oil Filter Info
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Old 01-05-2002, 02:17 AM   #8
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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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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...
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Old 01-06-2002, 05:05 PM   #10
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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..
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