I had my H23A1 rebuilt about 5000 miles ago and for the last 3000 miles, I have been running royal purple 5w30 (I figured since I spent the money on the motor might as well give her good oil.) I'm going to change the filter in a couple thousand miles (I used a Honda filter) and was wondering if I could avoid having to drain the oil out just to put it back in? Also, does anyone have any recommendations as far as oil filters go? Any input is appreciated!

 

Yeah it will be fine, just do it when the engine is cold since the oil will have drained down into the oil pan so you wont get as much spillage

 

damn good to know. I stripped the **** outta my drain bolt and can't get it off for a few weeks. I've just been topping the oil up but now a little worried about the filter. I bet it weighs like 10 lbs now :S

I'm going to try this out. I thought that oil would be pissing out the filter hole if I took it off.

 

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OEM filter. Cut a bunch of them apart with a hack saw, oem is going to be the best quality and construction.