Inside The Honda PLM-A02 Oil Filter
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Inside The Honda PLM-A02 Oil Filter
Last year, Honda switched from stocking 3 different filters, down to just one, small filter. They stated that it was a more efficient design and was an improvement over the older, larger filters they had been using since '88. The A02 is, on the outside, identical to the A01, just a different manufacturer. The A01 being made by FilTech, and the A02 by Honeywell (the parent company of FRAM). There's been a lot of talk about them, and debate of if they're just another "garbage" FRAM filter. Since it's release in September, I haven't seen anyone simply cut one open and show us what's inside. So, that's what I'll do.
Inside the familiar blue case, is a rubber gasket, pleated paper media, and an anti-drainback valve. However, what will catch the most controversy are the facts that the filter has cardboard end caps, and the valve is plastic (identical to the standard FRAM filter, nicknamed by many "the orange can of doom"). The only difference I found between this and the standard FRAM filter is that the filter media has a more uniform pleat. In the orange FRAM filters, the pleating was uneven, with some sections spread apart, and some bunched together. In fact, I like the media in this one better than the FilTech's, which had a somewhat fuzzy media. Anyway, there it is. Let the arguments begin
Inside the familiar blue case, is a rubber gasket, pleated paper media, and an anti-drainback valve. However, what will catch the most controversy are the facts that the filter has cardboard end caps, and the valve is plastic (identical to the standard FRAM filter, nicknamed by many "the orange can of doom"). The only difference I found between this and the standard FRAM filter is that the filter media has a more uniform pleat. In the orange FRAM filters, the pleating was uneven, with some sections spread apart, and some bunched together. In fact, I like the media in this one better than the FilTech's, which had a somewhat fuzzy media. Anyway, there it is. Let the arguments begin
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Re: Inside The Honda PLM-A02 Oil Filter (InvaderTrax)
bump..
other threads on other forums reviewed the A02 as shitty as well.
lucky me however, got the PLM-A01 from honda dealer yesterday
other threads on other forums reviewed the A02 as shitty as well.
lucky me however, got the PLM-A01 from honda dealer yesterday
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Re: Inside The Honda PLM-A02 Oil Filter (laziebun)
I still have 3 cases of A01's in stock.
But about 10 cases of A02's.
I use the A01's in my motors but dont sell them to anyone else.
But about 10 cases of A02's.
I use the A01's in my motors but dont sell them to anyone else.
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Re: Inside The Honda PLM-A02 Oil Filter (ReDemoN)
If any of you guys have motorcycles, you may have heard of Scott's stainless oil filters. The company that makes these for Scott's, is http://www.kandpengineering.com/ and make Honda automotive applications as well. These are great for motorcycles and work just as well for cars. They also are able to be cleaned and last essentially a lifetime. Also, CM Filters from Canton Racing Products which have a replaceable filter element in an aluminum housing. The replacement filter element costs around 12-14$ last time i checked making it pretty affordable.
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