I am switching over to synthetic on my 99 Acord Sedan I-4. Should I use a genuine Honda filter or Mobil 1? Any difference? It gets driven 6K miles a year (daily use, short trips).

Mobil 1 supposedly has synthetic fibers in their filter which is probably good for a low mileage car.

I talked to the local parts guy and his answer "Honda has this thing that keeps the oil from flowing back out". Duh.

Your opinions?

 

If you still have a warranty use the HOnda filter. otherwise, they won't warranty it.

 

not true. federal law prohibits denying warranty service for use of non-OEM parts on use and wear items such as filters and brake pads etc, provided that part was used as intended, unless they provide them for free

in otherwords - unless they give you a Honda filter for free, they can't void your warranty for using a filter made by mobil1 that was intended for your car. and last time i checked, honda filters were still about $6

 

There used to be member here with a link to one kick *** oil filter comparison site, I don't remember the url, but the Mobil 1 is a far superior filter and the Honda oem filter had the same quality as a Napa Gold oil filter.. let me search around ..

 

WIX oil filter is the best.

 

Well, I ended up using a Honda filter this time since the local place was out of Mobil 1 filters for my Accord .

I guess I will worry about it next year when I change the oil again....

Breakstuff - if you can find that comparison, that would be some good info for all of us!


[Modified by pzoom, 2:29 PM 8/20/2002]

 

I remember that oil filter comparison..
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/


[Modified by Crazydave, 7:21 AM 8/20/2002]

 

your kidding right...

jdm honda filters here

 

It was suggested to my by King Motorsports to stick with OEM. I have seen cutaways of the OEM and some other generics and there is no comparison- OEM is far superior.

Why try to save a buck or two and take a chance on damaging your engine. OEM filters are extremely cheap insurance.

 

is there something wrong with getting a frams filter??? i get it cuz of the grip
can somebody enlighten me?

 

i used to use mobil 1 filters, but now i can get honda ones for free. but i still use mobil 1 oil.

 

From what I've heard, friends don't let friends use FRAM. Apparently they're absolutely terrible.
I heard somewhere that you should always use OEM filters no matter what make of car you have. Something to do with the valving being designed for the engine. Maybe flow rate or something. Anyway, when I buy Honda filters, there are different ones for different years and models of Honda, so I figure there's a difference.
Dan

 

what about the $10 JDM HAMP filters?

 

True N' Blue for me....I just stick with OEM.

 

the OEM Honda filter maintains a higher oil pressure and was DESIGNED specifically for your car, think about it.

 

he's right. i'd go with mobile 1, i like their oil, i use it in my del sol, synthetic only. that new high mileage oil is crap.

 

I saw a comparison, and they dismantled one of each of the OEM Honda filters since there is one made in Canada, one in the US, and one in Japan.

The Japanese one is best, the US and Canada ones are okay.

At least for the 92-95 Civic's, you can get the Japanese ones from http://www.thepartsbin.com

The American one says Filtech on it.



This is the JDM one:



And the Canadian, not sure how to tell it apart though:



This is the only place I've found that has them all listed separately. Supposedly, if you go to a dealer, and specifically order the JDM filter part #, you'll get a USDM one anyway.

 

JDM>FILTECH(USA MADE)>CANADA

at my stealership i only have free access to the canada filters so i won't complain, but i prefer filtech.

 

you're a fan of Mobil 1 eh?

read this thread....

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=163845&page=1

 

at my work i get pennzoil filters and mobil one synth for free...so i really dont give a ****..because i get to do an oil change as much as i want. as long as u keep up on your oil changes u should be alright with a generic if u dont use honda.

 

I'd like to see if anyone has an independant report/review on the HAMP filters.

 

I question how specifically it was designed. I mean the same honda filter is used on almost every honda engine for over 12 years, for different engine displacements and configurations and vehicle models. As a matter of fact, if you pick up an aftermarket filter for your honda, it is the same part for some hyundais, isuzus, mitsubishi's and early mazdas. The thread, seal and volume are the same for these applications. Just wonder if it was "designed" for our hondas or borrowed from another manufacturer's existing set-up.

 

the only filer in the us that looks different at all is the one on the B16A3 on the 99 Si

 

and early model legends

 

What is the problem with WIX filters?