Yea Yea I know people have talked about the 15400-PLM-A01 vs the 15400-PLM-A02
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A01 vs A02 and most will agree the oil filter made by filtech the A01 is a better filter but hard to find.
Well I found 15400-PLM-A01PE and it says made by Filtech
Honda Oil Filter 15400-PLM-A01PE
Replaces part numbers 15400-PLM-A02, 15400-PLM-A01,15400-ZJ1-004 and 15400-P0H-305. Part number 15400-PLM-A01PE is currently made by Filtech
xxx.parkeryamaha.com/hondaoilfilter15400-plm-a01pe.aspx
Wondering if anyone has tried this filter???
Since A01 are hard to find and if you find one on Amazon they will ship you the A02
Any thoughts?
Also I bought at NAPA the Ultra Brand 8 / NIPPON Oil Filter and I remember it said on box
Honda 15400-P0H-305
just wondering if anyone has used this filter before or and if its the same as the A01
Thanks
Honda 15400-PLM-A01PE
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I haven't used the A01, used the A02 with no issues at all despite the bashing it gets due to who makes it. I did see a thread a month or so ago on the NIppon filter and it seemed to be a well built filter. You aren't going to run into any issues with any of these filters.
Originally Posted By: Roob
I haven't used the A01, used the A02 with no issues at all despite the bashing it gets due to who makes it. I did see a thread a month or so ago on the NIppon filter and it seemed to be a well built filter. You aren't going to run into any issues with any of these filters.
Originally Posted By: Roob
I haven't used the A01, used the A02 with no issues at all despite the bashing it gets due to who makes it. I did see a thread a month or so ago on the NIppon filter and it seemed to be a well built filter. You aren't going to run into any issues with any of these filters.
TBH I wouldn't jump at the chance to try the A01. Would I try it if it was available at my next OCI? Sure I would.
I haven't used the Nippon or Ultra 8 filter yet.
Around here if a parts guy found the A01 they'd probably keep it to themselves!!!! 
That being said, I'd more likely get the A01 and store it.....
That being said, I'd more likely get the A01 and store it.....Originally Posted By: Roob
TBH I wouldn't jump at the chance to try the A01. Would I try it if it was available at my next OCI? Sure I would.
I haven't used the Nippon or Ultra 8 filter yet.
Around here if a parts guy found the A01 they'd probably keep it to themselves!!!!
That being said, I'd more likely get the A01 and store it.....
That being said, I'd more likely get the A01 and store it.....
I have A01's for sale in the Item's for Sale section.....
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So, did anyone ever actually determine the difference between A01 and A01PE?
Are A01 filters of any type still being made, or are they all NOS now?
The OE filter on my HAH was actually a Honda marked Mahle filter, made in Japan.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
So, did anyone ever actually determine the difference between A01 and A01PE?
Are A01 filters of any type still being made, or are they all NOS now?
The OE filter on my HAH was actually a Honda marked Mahle filter, made in Japan.
PE is "Power Equipment".
Most post I can find speculate that it is the same but as far as I can find no one has cut one open.
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Originally Posted By: JHZR2
So, did anyone ever actually determine the difference between A01 and A01PE?
Are A01 filters of any type still being made, or are they all NOS now?
The OE filter on my HAH was actually a Honda marked Mahle filter, made in Japan.
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
...Those Honda by Fram filters on that website look nice, lot of pleats compared to Fram EG. The end caps aren't cardboard, strike one on their marketing language. Those are nice prices they have.
JHZR2
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Yeah, I was looking at buying some A01 filters from them until they tried to charge me $18+ for a six pack.
You can get a ten pack of A02 shipped free with Amazon prime for $56. Also the A01PE can be had in five packs for $33 on Amazon,mouth that's getting pricey, especially when you can get Napa platinum for $7.50, M1 for practically free with MIR deals at the auto parts stores, and FU for $8.97 all day long at WM.
Sayjac, what do you typically and prefer to run on Hondas? Do you do the two oci to one filter? I'm considering doing it on the odyssey since the MM oci is only around 5000 miles.
^^^^^Currently I'm running an Bosch Dist. Plus, last in stash that I've had for awhile. With other better options now at the same or lower price point hard to recommend them now. Before the tear spate used almost exclusively P1 PL14610, never had an issue in 6500-7500 mile MM ocis. Most recently though I've been getting Napa Gold 7356 for less than $4 at Napa semi annual sale. I find they are a good fit for one MM oci at noted miles.
But if you are considering doing the Honda recommended every other 5k oci filter change, the Ultra is good choice. All thing considered including efficiency and holding capacity, likely the best for that. M1 would be also be good. I've only done two ocis once with a BD+ 3323 to 13.5k miles, filter looked great.
All things considered including but not limited to efficiency I've not found the OEMs to be anything special. Unless you just happen to particularly like or trust only oem, IMO not worth it chase them.
As for Napa Plat/Wix XP, somewhat controversial on this subforum. Efficiency beta at Wix site says 50%@20um, so unloved by some here. That said, would be fine for two 5k ocis and I suspect based on info known about the OEM efficiency, Platinum/XP at least as good as those.
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