I go to a auto store nearby, when i get an oil filter for my civic and accord,
the oil filter number is L14459

when i get one for my integra, oil filter number is PL14459

but then i talked to a guy at acura dealership, and he told me there is only one
size that fits all hondas/acuras. part #15400-PLM-A02

whats the deal here?
are the oil filters from the dealership universal for all hondas/acuras???
if this is so, why do they have differnet part numbers when i go to the
regular auto stores?

 

I read in a thread on here that they have switched to selling that "universal" filter now. Click.


Modified by 96dc2 at 1:57 AM 1/21/2004

 

all civics, integras and preludes use the same size filter

 

Always buy factory! I get every oil filter from my local honda dealer.

 

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I don't think that is true...the part number for my 98 LS was different than for a 95 GS-R.

I'm not sure though..I never compared.

 

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this is pretty much correct. just the newer models use a smaller filter

 

add the Pilot, Odyssey, S2000 and Insight to that list as well...

I'm sure most Acuras also use the same filter...

 

I use the same filter for my B16 crx, my LS Integra, and my stock 97 Civic dx, they are all the same and they fit the same too...

 

i use part # 15400-PCX-004 to get the toyo roki oem oil filter. this oil filter is made for the S2000 but also fits other hondas as well. its larger than the PLM oil filter and its the same size as the discontinued oem oil filters.

and you will never find an oil filter matching this part # (15400-PLM-A02) at any regular auto parts store.

 

Fram 3593A...used for my 94 GSR, my moms 99 LS, my GFs 94 Accord, my buddies 94 Prelude and my other buddies WRX, go figure

 

i've noticed that there is even a difference in filters from Honda.
On my trips to the parts department, i've always bought genuine honda filters but have received ones made in Japan and some that are made in Canada.
The JDM ones seem to feel heavier, but i'm sure the differences don't end there.

 

http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml

This is a good writetup and comparison of several brands of filters. I never used Fram anyway and this comparison only added to that.

BTW, I ordered a Nippon oil filter for my teg because it was cheap ($2.50 or something like that), On the box and the filter they have a suspiciously honda-like "OEM number" of 15400-POH-305. Coincidence or does Honda have several suppliers maybe? It's painted a dark blue.

 

I used a napa one for emergency purposes the last oil change I did.. can't tell a difference other than mind games

 

i use a mobil1 rsx oil filter on my 95 gsr and it works fine

 

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I'm not exactly sure which dealership you spoke with. But that's far from the truth. It's true, most 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines uses the PLM-A02, but other engines require different oil filters. For your particular question it is true. But for other instances, like a 95 Legend, they use a larger filter: PL2-315.

 

fram
http://www.handa-accessories.c...0.jpg

 

I use the same exact OEM filter on my 98 GSR, my parents 98 Civic LX, and the 01 Accord LX. The guy at Honda told me that all Honda's use the same oil filter as well. He showed me on the shelf where all the filters were. There were quite a few, but all were the same kind. This was a while back so I must ask if these same oil filters will work on a 03 Civic LX (D17)? Going to change the oil in my girls ride tommorrow. Thanks!

 

Ok so are the DA integra and a 2001 Accord EX sedan usinf=g the same filter cuz im thinking of buying a case ans splitting it woith my pops