OK, I just changed my oil and I used that new mobil one synthetic stuff that is garunteed for 15,000 miles. And the filter I used, a fran, is only for 7,500. Should I change the filter at 7,500 and add a little oil? Do filters actually hold up as long as they say they do? I am really interested in seeing how well this stuff holds up. I can't imagine oil lasting that long. Thanks

 

Synthetic will never break down. However, it will get dirty, which is where the filter comes in. I wouldnt buy that 15000 mile crap. I buy mobil 1 supersyn 10w30 and a mobil 1 filter. Then I change every 5k miles. Then you know the oil is clean as well as the filter.

 

Please don't use Fram filters. Other than that, I wouldn't go past 7500 miles. Like Jake said, synthetic will last but it will still get dirty.

 

I second the fram filter comment. I work for honeywell, which makes fram filters. I wouldnt even consider puting one on my car.


neil

 

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what is it about them thats no good?

I've been using the kinda cheapo Mobil 1 oil filters for about 6 years with no issue.

edit: then again, i've also been using Mobil1 Syn for the last 6 years.

 

Thanks for the info... i guess i will go get a better filter and try and change it w/o changing the oil. There is honda filters right? would they be the best? Thanks again

 

Here's a link that tested a bunch of filters and explains the pros and cons of each.
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
-B

 

Yes, ditch the Fram. Cheaply assembled with cardboard innards.

I wouldn't use Mobil 1 filters. They are very well made (made by Champion Labs in NJ) but their high-efficiency filtration media can be restrictive of oil flow.

I like Wix/NAPA gold and Baldwin/Hastings for most Honda applications. Regular Purolators are good too. I fear Pure-Ones are restrictive in the same way M1s are.

JakeIsCool, yes, synthetic oil DOES break down ... just (usually) more slowly than mass-market conventional oils. Royal Purple, even their 10W-30, breaks down faster than any oil I've ever seen.

 

i use k&n filter with 10w-30 mobil 1 oil... get discounts on the k&n... Advance Auto

 

Bror Jace- You are right obviously but for the purpose of answering his question he shouldnt be worried about breakdown at 7500.

 

i use fram but i change the oil pretty often so it doesnt matter

 

You guys may think it's overkill, but I use Mobil 1 Syn & Honda filters and I change them both every 3,000 miles.

 

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yeah thats overkill, and alot of unnecessary pollution, 5000 miles at the least everytime

 

yea i do that too mobil 1 5w30 and honda filter every 3,000 miles... even though it may be overkill my motor is still clean as hell actually cleaner than what i got it as.

 

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not in my situation

 

I like Wix/Napa Gold too because it looks exactly like the Honda Prelude filter that Honda discontinued! And it has a good reputation.

I also hear good things about K&N and I have one waiting to go on right now, but they're more expensive. And they don't fit a filter wrench.

Dan

 

Damn... thanks for all the info. Now I just need to find an advanced auto parts store around here... or any car parts store... the old oil is still sitting by my front door. I really need to get rid of that too.

 

I don't use the new honda filters anymore. They are made by Honeywell, and guess what honeywell makes... you got it, FRAM.