So I changed my oil today.. went to Monteclair acura and got bent over for filters.

After taking off my filter I was comparing it to the one I just bought, they were different. The number of holes around the filter were different. The one I had on my car was the japanese one, had japanese writing around the black rubber o-ring but the other one didn't. I automatically assumed this one was the canadian one. The design on the outside was a bit different around the grip also.

The new canadian? one I bought looked kind of shitty compared to the "jdm" one I had on my car. Build quality is what made me come to this conclusion. And also, since when did the filters come prelubed? Seemed like it was used but it was sealed up brand new when I bought it... the ring looked oiled and there looked like there was oil on the inside as well.

Can anyone specify the differences between the filters? I think i'm gonna stock up on hamp filters...

edit: Searched through archives and found this post....

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=257687

the japanese one and canadian one don't look like the ones I have..

edit: part number for canada one is 15400-pt7-005


[Modified by yellow blur, 4:07 PM 10/7/2002]

 

mmm..hamp

 

where can i get the Hamp oil filters in Canada? do they sell them in the Honda/Acura dealer?

 

inline four has them

still its not worth the extra money

oil filters are oil filters....

...flame on

 

I don't think they sell the hamp filters at your local dealer. You can probably get them through http://www.aj-racing.com located in Richmond, BC.

 

And back to the original question....

 

Check http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml for a review of the filters.

The Canadian one blows.

 

Speed Star has them in Markham....

 

HAMP all the way

 

That's odd. They never come with oil on them. Did they give you a RSX one? I've heard they give those out because of an oil pressure problem? Not sure...

 

Blame canada...

Thanks for that link...

Ed

 

doesn't IPS racing have a special on hamps...buy 10 or more or something making them 7 a piece? someone correct me...

 

(-POH-) filters have larger holes but less of them and (-PT7-) filters have smaller holes but more of them. I dont really know why but I use either one. i check oil pressure with both........same ****


[Modified by ITR1150, 7:32 PM 10/9/2002]

 

Yes we do, check the Sig for a link.
Supply is running low though, only about 30 or so left. Should have more in about 2-3 weeks and will continue the special.

 

i hate HAMP - the one I got is too small for the OEM oil filter wrench!!!

 

You don't really even need a wrench, helms suggests hand tight if I recall, about 3/4" turn after it's tight on the block.

 

I never use a wrench

 

You got the smaller one. There is a regular sized one also.

 

tough guy . a friend and i tried for 4 hours trying to get it off by hand, then went to buy a filter wrench, came off in a second...we were pissed..hah

 

I never use a wrench either. If I have trouble getting if off by hand, a flat-head and a hammer usually does the trick! gm2000itr - who is too lazy to buy a wrench and then try to **** w/ getting it wedged up in place so it does it's job!

 

hammer and screwdriver did it for me the first time

no i just put them handtight, much easier.

 

oem owns!

 

i normally get OEM filters from Hondaparts.com, but it's been a while and I went to local dealer and picked some up. It was Canadian. the black O-ring seems to not fit so well in the groove, and the filter didn't fit perfect into my filter wrench, but at least it still worked decent. In the past I have gotten from honda-parts Filtech ones and ones that are stamped "KOYO" from I assume Japan...