Yeah I understand your washer reasoning. I used the same washer on my Prelude for over 2 years and it never leaked. It was one that came from the dealership. However, the washer on my Integra started leaking after its third oil change after I bought it used, but that washer was a thinner washer than that from the dealership and was a larger diameter. So, while I figure that the OEM washer can go a long time before it leaks, I just made a compromise and decided that I would re-use the same washer for four oil changes then spend the $0.35 on a new one from Honda and go another four. It has worked for me so far. As far as Hondas go, their washers are of a diameter that extend just before the edge of the oil pan. So the entire surface area of the washer is on a flat surface. I think this is why they do not leak for such long periods it at all. Other people that have had problems with oil leaking from the drain bolt washer is sometimes due to the washer diameter being too large when part of it would bend slightly to conform to the shape of the oil pan. So then when they go to re-use it, the bend part of the washer may no longer be in the same location as before and will leak.
Heh, I jsut realized this post was about which oil filter and not about washers.
I used practically every filter for my hondas except AC delco, ST and purolator. I'm sure they are good based on your experience. I really like Wix which I am using now, but I am poor and about to graduate so I plan on using Purolator Premium filters @ $1.99 (not the PureOne). I am more concerned with flow characterics than I am about filtering efficiency especially since I do not do extended drains. I used Bosch before, but I must say that I heard the most start up noise with that particular filter and don't plan on using it again, but everyother filter I have tried I have been satisfied with. If the general consensus is that AC Delco's are better that purolator premium, I may try that one too since it is only a few cents more.
[ February 19, 2004, 01:43 AM: Message edited by: HondaRD ]