Honda A01 vs Fram Ultra
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The Fram Ultra obviously. Higher efficiency, capacity, and build quality. Will hold up to longer changes better with less contamination floating in your engine. Aren't the Honda filters only 65% efficient at 20 microns while FU is 99 % at 20 microns.
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Honda engines don't mind much of anything you test on them. Pretty sure it would run fine on a 30 micron gravel trap.
To me, it depends on your next OCI. If it's short like 3-5K, I'd use the A01. If it's 6k plus, I'd use the Ultra. For my Honda, my stash is 4 Nippon A01A filters and 6 Union Sangyo C-562 filters. I'm partial to the Asian made (not Chinese) filters because I've used them for 24 years with no issues.
If I had an '02 Accord V-6 automatic and it was still on its original transaxle after 183K, the oil filter would be the least of my concerns.
Having said that, if I had one of each, both would see their moment of glory doing what they're intended to do.
The Honda branded filter, whether made by Filtec or Fram, is a relatively low efficiency filter.
Since either is built to the specs Honda gave the filter manufacturers and since Honda has built a few engines, I'd have no problem with a Honda branded oil filter.
The Ultra is a far more efficient filter, whether that matters or not.
Honda apparently feels that it doesn't.
Anyway, both filters would work just fine.
I like the idea of more efficient oil filtration, but most of the Japanese OEMs seem to have other priorities in their branded oil filters.
Having said that, if I had one of each, both would see their moment of glory doing what they're intended to do.
The Honda branded filter, whether made by Filtec or Fram, is a relatively low efficiency filter.
Since either is built to the specs Honda gave the filter manufacturers and since Honda has built a few engines, I'd have no problem with a Honda branded oil filter.
The Ultra is a far more efficient filter, whether that matters or not.
Honda apparently feels that it doesn't.
Anyway, both filters would work just fine.
I like the idea of more efficient oil filtration, but most of the Japanese OEMs seem to have other priorities in their branded oil filters.
I have used both, AND the AO2...use the Fram Ultra, only because of the superior filtration. The Honda filters are excellent and I would not hesitate to use them again, but the filtration is less than stellar. However, thats what Honda specs so it should be fine either way.
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Originally Posted By: fdcg27
If I had an '02 Accord V-6 automatic and it was still on its original transaxle after 183K, the oil filter would be the least of my concerns.
Having said that, if I had one of each, both would see their moment of glory doing what they're intended to do.
The Honda branded filter, whether made by Filtec or Fram, is a relatively low efficiency filter.
Since either is built to the specs Honda gave the filter manufacturers and since Honda has built a few engines, I'd have no problem with a Honda branded oil filter.
The Ultra is a far more efficient filter, whether that matters or not.
Honda apparently feels that it doesn't.
Anyway, both filters would work just fine.
I like the idea of more efficient oil filtration, but most of the Japanese OEMs seem to have other priorities in their branded oil filters.
Good answer, also mine has he orignal transmission but the person I bought it from used to change 3 QTs of Fluid ATF-Z1 and then to DW-1 with each oil change. I know the guy I bought mine from and I would ask him why waste your $ doing that and he would say its not a waste of $. Its preventive care.
Also Im getting ready to put in a Wix Magnetic Trans filter....
Wix and Magnefine seem the same.
anways thanks for your answers.
If I had an '02 Accord V-6 automatic and it was still on its original transaxle after 183K, the oil filter would be the least of my concerns.
Having said that, if I had one of each, both would see their moment of glory doing what they're intended to do.
The Honda branded filter, whether made by Filtec or Fram, is a relatively low efficiency filter.
Since either is built to the specs Honda gave the filter manufacturers and since Honda has built a few engines, I'd have no problem with a Honda branded oil filter.
The Ultra is a far more efficient filter, whether that matters or not.
Honda apparently feels that it doesn't.
Anyway, both filters would work just fine.
I like the idea of more efficient oil filtration, but most of the Japanese OEMs seem to have other priorities in their branded oil filters.
Good answer, also mine has he orignal transmission but the person I bought it from used to change 3 QTs of Fluid ATF-Z1 and then to DW-1 with each oil change. I know the guy I bought mine from and I would ask him why waste your $ doing that and he would say its not a waste of $. Its preventive care.
Also Im getting ready to put in a Wix Magnetic Trans filter....
Wix and Magnefine seem the same.
anways thanks for your answers.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
If I had an '02 Accord V-6 automatic and it was still on its original transaxle after 183K, the oil filter would be the least of my concerns.
Having said that, if I had one of each, both would see their moment of glory doing what they're intended to do.
The Honda branded filter, whether made by Filtec or Fram, is a relatively low efficiency filter.
Since either is built to the specs Honda gave the filter manufacturers and since Honda has built a few engines, I'd have no problem with a Honda branded oil filter.
The Ultra is a far more efficient filter, whether that matters or not.
Honda apparently feels that it doesn't.
Anyway, both filters would work just fine.
I like the idea of more efficient oil filtration, but most of the Japanese OEMs seem to have other priorities in their branded oil filters.
Well I knew the first owner and its on its 3rd timing belt, and he changed 3 QTs of ATF Z1 then DW-1 with each oil change.
basically he kept it very well, It shifts really nice.
somtimes when I hit the gas hard at a stop I can feel it shift hard but I think I should feel it.
also My Dad knows a place that put will rebuild and do the R&R for 800$
on My Dads Oddessy his trans filter was clogged.
Also Im going to put a Wix Trans Filter on it any day.
If I had an '02 Accord V-6 automatic and it was still on its original transaxle after 183K, the oil filter would be the least of my concerns.
Having said that, if I had one of each, both would see their moment of glory doing what they're intended to do.
The Honda branded filter, whether made by Filtec or Fram, is a relatively low efficiency filter.
Since either is built to the specs Honda gave the filter manufacturers and since Honda has built a few engines, I'd have no problem with a Honda branded oil filter.
The Ultra is a far more efficient filter, whether that matters or not.
Honda apparently feels that it doesn't.
Anyway, both filters would work just fine.
I like the idea of more efficient oil filtration, but most of the Japanese OEMs seem to have other priorities in their branded oil filters.
Well I knew the first owner and its on its 3rd timing belt, and he changed 3 QTs of ATF Z1 then DW-1 with each oil change.
basically he kept it very well, It shifts really nice.
somtimes when I hit the gas hard at a stop I can feel it shift hard but I think I should feel it.
also My Dad knows a place that put will rebuild and do the R&R for 800$
on My Dads Oddessy his trans filter was clogged.
Also Im going to put a Wix Trans Filter on it any day.
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