What oil filter do you use?
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What oil filter do you use?
What oil filter and oil do you use for your TL's?
I used Fram in my maxima for years before i realized how horrible they were
I was recommended K&N for my TL-s , opinions?
I used Fram in my maxima for years before i realized how horrible they were
I was recommended K&N for my TL-s , opinions?
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There are a few quality brands. Find one on sale, DIY, and don't over tighten it.
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I use mobil-1 filters (same as K&N without the nut). I 'm going to be switching to Royal Purple filters though since I can get them cheaper cause Summit Racing is just down the street from my work.
You guys realize the OEM A02 Honeywell filter is just a slightly upgraded FRAM right? The older A01 Filtech filter on the left is pretty good, but VERY hard to find these days. I've never seen one at a dealership. If you must go with OEM filters, I would buy S2000 PCX filters. They are the larger can and have a higher pressure bypass.
You guys realize the OEM A02 Honeywell filter is just a slightly upgraded FRAM right? The older A01 Filtech filter on the left is pretty good, but VERY hard to find these days. I've never seen one at a dealership. If you must go with OEM filters, I would buy S2000 PCX filters. They are the larger can and have a higher pressure bypass.
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You guys should read the thread I linked above. Especially the OEM filter spec change from 15400-PLM-A01(Filtech/Toyo Roki) to 15400-PLM-A02 (Fram/Honeywell). Then come back and tell us if you still think OEM is the best way to go.
Also consider that over the past few years Honda/Acura have consolidated ALL of their oil filters for Cars/Light Trucks to the 15400-PLM-A02 EXCEPT for the S2000. The most obvious reason is cost.
Do you really think that they were "they were engineered for the specific car they're on" if they are used on everything from small 4-cyls to high output V6's in cars, trucks, mini-vans and SUV's?
That's not to say they are inadequate. But I wouldn't expect them to exceed minimum standards by too much.
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I also think there are some private sellers that sell knock off as the real thing when it is not.
Finally there are many that list the PLM-A01, but if you read descriptions carefully (Ebay, etc.), it's actually the PLM-A02 with a "cross reference" or "interchange" part number.
All very sketchy if you ask me.
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That's why I would rather pay $12.70 for a Royal Purple filter from Summit over anything else. It's literally the very best filter out there today. Syntethic glass-fiber medium instead of cellulose or coated cellulose. Higher flow and superior filtration. Can't ask for more than that.
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I use Purolator One with Mobil 1 Extended Peformance oil for the first 5000 miles then Mobil 1 Extended Performance filter for the second 5000 miles. Had numerous oil analysis performed and this has given me the best results. 160000 miles and running!!!!
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Where is Inaccurate when you need him LOL
Redline oil with Fram 3593A filter....i started using this 15K miles back....until then I was using Mobil 1 EP oil and filter....
Redline oil with Fram 3593A filter....i started using this 15K miles back....until then I was using Mobil 1 EP oil and filter....
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Do you think running the Pureone for the entire 10k would give worse results? (if you have experimented in this manner) I'd like to know a little more about your test.
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hahaha i agree but cudnt resist posting
Inaccurate....aaah he is no one....just a very very informative guy whose 3G TL does 0-60 in less than 5 seconds with the bare minimum mods
in all seriousness, he is my GODfather...i reach out to him when i dont know what going on with my car (i bet more than 50% of Azine does that)....he knows a lot about the TL and you should check out his diet thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/m-010-putting-tl-diet-update-links-post-1-a-610974/
in all seriousness, he is my GODfather...i reach out to him when i dont know what going on with my car (i bet more than 50% of Azine does that)....he knows a lot about the TL and you should check out his diet thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/m-010-putting-tl-diet-update-links-post-1-a-610974/
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.... he knows a lot about the TL and you should check out his diet thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610974
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610974
(Not *you*, Swoosh, whomever asked the question in the first place.)
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^^^ I agree Bearcat....i dont think any of Tim's threads are dead....they are highly informational.....
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I used to run oem filters intel I did a little research and found out the oem filters are not much of an upgrade from the fram filters just like the picture that 94EG posted. Have been using the Royal Purple filters, there a little spendy but I think considerably better quality. The casing is alot thicker and more rigid and they use a synthetic wool material as opposed to the paper filters that Acura and most other filters are constructed of. Here's a youtube vid I found you can watch to see what I'm talking about
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I used to run oem filters intel I did a little research and found out the oem filters are not much of an upgrade from the fram filters just like the picture that 94EG posted. Have been using the Royal Purple filters, there a little spendy but I think considerably better quality. The casing is alot thicker and more rigid and they use a synthetic wool material as opposed to the paper filters that Acura and most other filters are constructed of. Here's a youtube vid I found you can watch to see what I'm talking about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=floUZGP6NZM
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my transmission may have crapped out, but my 120K engine sure looks as spanking clean as it did the day i drove her off the lot 7 years ago
my transmission may have crapped out, but my 120K engine sure looks as spanking clean as it did the day i drove her off the lot 7 years ago
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If you follow the stock interval this filter is overkill however if you can get it at a good price then why not. I just wouldn't spend more then 6 bucks on a filter following factory oil change intervals because there are millions of Honda's on the road using Fram Orange Can rebadged OEM filters and are being replaced every other oil change (this is Honda's interval). If the oem filters can handle 2 oil change intervals then any decent after market filter can.
Better filtration AND better flow.
Not affected by moisture where a regular cellulose filter swells and does not filter as well.
Better construction: wire mesh inforced media, silicone anti drainback valve, metal end caps, a better pressure relief valve, a thicker case, in RP's case, an o-ring instead of a gasket.
The big thing here is only 2 filters have the synthetic glass media. A purone filters very well but doesn't flow well. The glass media offers both.
I used to use the EAO filter but the ADBV seems to be better on the RP filter plus you can get it locally. If you're looking for a high performance filter, these two are the only choices. The others are lots of money while competing for a distant second place, these two actually get you a good and different product.