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Nov 24, 2002 | 10:38 AM

skafia

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Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter....

Should I just get a FRAM or something or just wait until tomorrow when the Honda dealership opens?

I checked my oil level and it is VERY low, I think its low enough to effect my VTEC engagement (a little late, and hesitant). So what do you guys think?

Nov 24, 2002 | 10:41 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (skafia)

Where ya located? I got some extras.

Nov 24, 2002 | 10:47 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (skafia)

I've used Mobil 1 filters before.
K-Mart used to have them, otherwise wherever you might find Mobil 1 oil.

Nov 24, 2002 | 10:48 AM

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909 SO CAL

Nov 24, 2002 | 10:53 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (skafia)

just wait or go to kragen and get a filter. IMO all filters, although are different in material and detail, do a good enough job for typical driving. Just change oil on time and you'll be fine. Or wait a day for the dealership to open. One more day shouldn't be a problem

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Nov 24, 2002 | 10:57 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (tjtruong)

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Hehe that's true, I'll just wait til tomorrow

Nov 24, 2002 | 11:08 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (skafia)

I used fram for my first 3-4 oil changes. They worked fine for me.

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Nov 24, 2002 | 11:18 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (skafia)

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909 SO CAL

Heh.. ok, so me being in delaware aint gonna help you much.

Nov 24, 2002 | 11:20 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (yellow blur)

Fram :cringe: .... Honda :cringe:

If flow isn't an issue, use a PureOne.

Wal-Mart filters are decent, made by Champion Labs, similar constr. as K&N and M1.

Nov 24, 2002 | 11:44 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (skafia)

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909 SO CAL

i bought a filter last sunday at diamond bar honda. the parts department closed at 4. why don't you try calling them

Nov 24, 2002 | 11:48 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (jeffwen02)

AC DELCO filters are decent.

Nov 24, 2002 | 12:02 PM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (jeffwen02)

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909 SO CAL

i bought a filter last sunday at diamond bar honda. the parts department closed at 4. why don't you try calling them

you guys go out of the way to buy filters? haha crazy..

go to kragen and get a fram or if you want to go all out, K&N. hah

Nov 24, 2002 | 12:07 PM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (TypeR 599)

Go all out and get the K&N y0! While your there...pic up one of those fram drain plugs. Very easy

Nov 24, 2002 | 12:10 PM

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Go all out and get the K&N y0! While your there...pic up one of those fram drain plugs. Very easy

i was going to buy that drain plug, but i spent all my money in the aPc isle..

Nov 24, 2002 | 12:37 PM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (TypeR 599)

Purolator's are superior to even the Honda filters (proven in many independant tests). I use nothing but those. Fram--I wouldn't use those if I had to.

Also, we had a loooong discussion on oil filters several months ago. Do a search and you'll find some good info there.

Nov 24, 2002 | 12:47 PM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (Todd00)

Hehe nah, I'll just wait until tomorrow. B18 motors look nice with a blue filter

Nov 24, 2002 | 12:47 PM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (Todd00)

I've used Mobil 1 before, and am presently using it. A little more $$ than OEM, but I was in a rush.

M1

Nov 25, 2002 | 12:36 AM

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Re: Need to change my oil today, no Honda filter.... (Todd00)

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Todd, show me the tests, please. Standard Purolators (NOT PureOnes) are now using cardboard endcaps. Avoid them like Fram. Purolator casings are too thin also. K&N and M1s are nearly twice as thick. If you want legit oil and oil filter info, see the forums at http://www.bobistheoilguy.com .