I had two 7317 sized filters to cut open and thought it might be interesting to post them together and compare some components (obviously the filter media is different). As most members know, some Honda filters are made by FRAM. I'm not saying one is better than the other, I'm just showing the differences. Both filters were dried before taking pictures.
The Honda filter is off of a friend's 2008 Honda Civic Si. I don't know how long it was in use.
This FRAM was used on a 2011 Honda CR-Z for 4,000 miles (about 180 of those miles were on the race track). It was removed to visually check the clearance of a new oil temperature sensor in the sandwich plate.
The base plates are exactly the same other than how the gaskets are held on. They even have the same numbers and letters stamped into them.
Both bypass valves look the same. I'd be surprised if they had different spring tensions.
Honda is on the left.
Both anti-drainback valves are made by Parker and, at first glance, they appear to be the same. However, the Honda is significantly thinner.
Honda is on the left.
Honda is on top.
I cut some pieces out of the anti-drainback valves and used a cheap pair of digital calipers to measure their thickness.
Honda
FRAM
Unlike the FRAM, the Honda filter uses a P-gasket on the base plate.
Honda is on top.
Hopefully this post isn't too picture heavy. I might have gone a bit overboard...
The Honda filter is off of a friend's 2008 Honda Civic Si. I don't know how long it was in use.
This FRAM was used on a 2011 Honda CR-Z for 4,000 miles (about 180 of those miles were on the race track). It was removed to visually check the clearance of a new oil temperature sensor in the sandwich plate.
The base plates are exactly the same other than how the gaskets are held on. They even have the same numbers and letters stamped into them.
Both bypass valves look the same. I'd be surprised if they had different spring tensions.
Honda is on the left.
Both anti-drainback valves are made by Parker and, at first glance, they appear to be the same. However, the Honda is significantly thinner.
Honda is on the left.
Honda is on top.
I cut some pieces out of the anti-drainback valves and used a cheap pair of digital calipers to measure their thickness.
Honda
FRAM
Unlike the FRAM, the Honda filter uses a P-gasket on the base plate.
Honda is on top.
Hopefully this post isn't too picture heavy. I might have gone a bit overboard...