Those regular honda oil filters suck, go ahead and get yourself an S2000 filter... The s2000 filter is a much better filter than the regular one.
No compromise engine oil/oil filters ?
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Yes.
M1 5w30/OEM (U.S. Filtech version) or Hamp if available.
I believe the Fram version are built in Canada (stamped on filter). I've had success at my dealer asking for last years larger Filtech OEM filter. I just used my last one and I'll soon find out if they're still available. Honda reduced the size of their filters this year, but there are still Filtech and Fram versions. Sometimes you need to check multiple dealers for stock.
The S2000 filter is the same size as the older large Filtech OEM filter, but I haven't been able to find out if the bypass is set at the same pressure.
Anyway the Honda engines are still pretty solid units, it's the auto transmissions that have been problematic, especially the 6th Gen Accords.
Has your Pilot been scoped yet???
I believe the Fram version are built in Canada (stamped on filter). I've had success at my dealer asking for last years larger Filtech OEM filter. I just used my last one and I'll soon find out if they're still available. Honda reduced the size of their filters this year, but there are still Filtech and Fram versions. Sometimes you need to check multiple dealers for stock.
The S2000 filter is the same size as the older large Filtech OEM filter, but I haven't been able to find out if the bypass is set at the same pressure.
Anyway the Honda engines are still pretty solid units, it's the auto transmissions that have been problematic, especially the 6th Gen Accords.
Has your Pilot been scoped yet???
427Z06,
I added the AR-X for the seals more than anything else and I arrived at my decision through 3 methods.
First, I didn't see anything posted on BITOG that indicated that the two are contra indicated or that one chemistry defeats or minimizes the effectiveness of the other.
To be sure I posted here asking if they were mutually exclusive and I didn't receive a single reply. With all the current interest in RL between Terry and Mickey and the ongoing enthusiasm for AR-X it seems that I would have received at least word of advice to the contrary from someone.
Finally, I spoke with Frank who did not tell me that I was wasting my time and money with the maintenance dose. Granted he is selling his own product but remember that he graciously sent me a second bottle when my first order didn't arrive complete even though I said it wasn't necessary. His knowledge has led to a lot of increased mileage and engine life from our vehicles and I trust his opinions as I think we all do.
I added the AR-X for the seals more than anything else and I arrived at my decision through 3 methods.
First, I didn't see anything posted on BITOG that indicated that the two are contra indicated or that one chemistry defeats or minimizes the effectiveness of the other.
To be sure I posted here asking if they were mutually exclusive and I didn't receive a single reply. With all the current interest in RL between Terry and Mickey and the ongoing enthusiasm for AR-X it seems that I would have received at least word of advice to the contrary from someone.
Finally, I spoke with Frank who did not tell me that I was wasting my time and money with the maintenance dose. Granted he is selling his own product but remember that he graciously sent me a second bottle when my first order didn't arrive complete even though I said it wasn't necessary. His knowledge has led to a lot of increased mileage and engine life from our vehicles and I trust his opinions as I think we all do.
Motorcraft 5w20 and Supertech filters are a decent combination also...at least for my 02 civic ex.
Try the Purolator 24458. This is an oversized filter for Honda (although still not that big) that we happen to use on our Isuzu Trooper. Other brands can be found by crossing the sku numbers at auto parts stores.
Ulei,
1) Honda is one of the few car makers with a special break in oil. Don't change that oil until the recommended period shown in your owner's manual.
2) I'd go with Mobil 1 0W-20 and Purolator Pure One oil filters. I see little or no value in oversized oil filters except in engines with problems...VW 1.8T, for example. I prefer the oil filter the engine designer wanted for that engine. With Honda filters being of questionable quality (although we have not heard of any specific problems), I'd use another brand of filter spec'ed for that engine. I think Purolator Pure One is the best for the money.
Ken
1) Honda is one of the few car makers with a special break in oil. Don't change that oil until the recommended period shown in your owner's manual.
2) I'd go with Mobil 1 0W-20 and Purolator Pure One oil filters. I see little or no value in oversized oil filters except in engines with problems...VW 1.8T, for example. I prefer the oil filter the engine designer wanted for that engine. With Honda filters being of questionable quality (although we have not heard of any specific problems), I'd use another brand of filter spec'ed for that engine. I think Purolator Pure One is the best for the money.
Ken
I've often wondered about reccomendations for oversize filters. I, for one, wouldn't do that. There seems to be plenty of room in the regular size to go the distance and wouldn't a larger oil filter require additional time to get oil to the engine at start up thus decreasing the longivity of the engine?
Not if the ADBV is working properly. Oversizing filters might not buy you a whole lot for the same price, but it certainly isn't going to hurt anything if done correctly. I've cut open enough filters to see a much bigger variation in the design of the "speced" filters from different filter manufacturers.
Although, if your not competent enough to correctly oversize, stick with the speced one.
This may be true, but remember, the UOAs we see here are measuring the sub-micronic particles of what's in the oil.
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