Filter recommendations for Honda cars

roughrider119 · Jul 13, 2005

I have a 2004 CRV, 2004 Civic Si, and a 2004 Acura RSX Type S.

I have oil changes coming up for the CRV and RSX. From what I've read so far, Honda OEM filters aren't so great. What filter do you guys recommend? What filter(s) have you Honda owners had success with?

What Brand(s) is the best/high quality?

Separately, what Brand(s) is the best bang for the buck?

Thanks everyone.

90lsteg · Jul 13, 2005

Purolator Premium, Purolator PureOne, TotalGrip from Advance Auto are good bang for the buck. Napa, Napa Gold are good. SuperTech from WalMart is cheap. Mobil 1 and K&N are over $10 a piece but are good filters.

Honda has a different filter for the S2000 that has higher flow made by Toyo Roki. Not sure about the quality.

I have used Purolator Premium and PureOne, SuperTech, Mobil 1 & Napa Gold. Haven't found a problem yet. Do a search for yourself and you will find lots of raging debates (and good education) on filters here at BITOG.

surfstar · Jul 13, 2005

since you have a fleet of hondas, you can look online and buy a decent size stash to save some $$. WIX (napa gold) seem to be very well constructed and are highly recommended. you can buy online at filter1.com rockauto.com or fleetfilters.com (sp?)

JHZR2 · Jul 13, 2005

go to an online parts distributor, and get the denso first time fit filters. I was not impressed with the size/manufacture of Hmnda filters, the densos (or the nippons which are similar) are the best bet by far.

JMH

Silver02ex · Jul 15, 2005

Call around some Honda dealers and see if they carry the OEM filtech filters. Part # 15400-PLM-A01.... If they have only A02, don't get it since it's made by Fram

roughrider119 · Jul 15, 2005

Purolator Premium and PureOne seems to be great filters. Is there anything better than Purolators?

Slick17601 · Jul 15, 2005

AC Delco PF1127's work well on Honda's

Ugly3 · Jul 18, 2005

quote:

Originally posted by roughrider119:
Purolator Premium and PureOne seems to be great filters. Is there anything better than Purolators?

Maybe Mobil 1?

Silver02ex · Jul 19, 2005

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...ategory=33661&item=7985478554&sspagename=WD1V

TxGreaseMonkey · Jul 19, 2005

Best filters are probably Amsoil, Mobil 1, and Purolator PureOne.

Best Bang for the Buck: AC PF1127, which I have used most on my '93 Civic with 122,000 miles.

What I like about the PF1127 is that it has an "O" ring, instead of the usual gasket. This is just like the Honda filters. There is no way the "O" ring is going to stick to the block and separate from the filter, the way the other gaskets can. Additionally, those with an "O" ring can be precisely torqued to 16 ft.-lbs.

[ July 19, 2005, 11:07 PM: Message edited by: TxGreaseMonkey ]

Tight TL · Jul 22, 2005

Over on Acura-TL.com Road Rage has given the S2000 filter, 15400-PCX-004, high marks and the ok for use in the TL. If it fits any of your Honda/Acura's, use it. I use it on my 04 TL. No problems so far.

quick_16 · Jul 22, 2005

As well as Honda engineers the entire package, it's hard to believe the OEM Honda filter would not be your best choice. I see a ebay auction was shown above. My wife has a 3.0l Honda V6 in an Accord and that's how I get filters now.
If you are patent on ebay you can find Honda Oil filters for way less than shown above.

Ankur · Jul 25, 2005

So is..

15400-POH-305

and

15400-PLM-A02 the same? which ones are better?

(also, which fits on the 94 accords?)
thanks
>Ankur

sjlee · Jul 25, 2005

quote:

Originally posted by quick_16:
As well as Honda engineers the entire package, it's hard to believe the OEM Honda filter would not be your best choice. I see a ebay auction was shown above. My wife has a 3.0l Honda V6 in an Accord and that's how I get filters now.
If you are patent on ebay you can find Honda Oil filters for way less than shown above.

If you like the OEM Honda filters, you might as well pick up Fram filters (cost less than the OEM filters), they seem to be identical with the exception of the paint color.

Silver02ex · Jul 25, 2005

quote:

Originally posted by sjlee:

quote:

Originally posted by quick_16:
As well as Honda engineers the entire package, it's hard to believe the OEM Honda filter would not be your best choice. I see a ebay auction was shown above. My wife has a 3.0l Honda V6 in an Accord and that's how I get filters now.
If you are patent on ebay you can find Honda Oil filters for way less than shown above.

Click to expand...

If you like the OEM Honda filters, you might as well pick up Fram filters (cost less than the OEM filters), they seem to be identical with the exception of the paint color.

Take a look at my link above, Honda has 2 filters... One that is made by fram and the other made by Filtech (like the one in my link above) The filtech ones has a different part number vs. the Fram. You can see a big difference between the two in this link:

http://elabfcsvrt.fdu.edu/bartsch/Prelude/HondaPreludeOilFilters/

Silver02ex · Jul 25, 2005

quote:

Originally posted by Ankur:
So is..

15400-POH-305

and

15400-PLM-A02 the same? which ones are better?

(also, which fits on the 94 accords?)
thanks
>Ankur

The A02 and A01 is the replacement of the 305... Go to Honda and pick up a 15400-PLM-A01 made by Filtech. or buy it on Ebay, I posted a link above. Yes, the A01 and A02 will fit your Accord.

Mr Nice · Jul 27, 2005

Just buy a Purolator Premiun Plus for a wopping $2.49

No need to spend alot to get a high quailty oil filter.

Ugly3 · Jul 29, 2005

quote:

Originally posted by LT4 Vette:
Just buy a Purolator Premiun Plus for a wopping $2.49

No need to spend alot to get a high quailty oil filter.

Why do you think the Purolator Premium Plus is a high quality oil filter?

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