ac08odl

mobile 1

hata_61

thanks, now i know. But i thought the A01 filters were discontinued in late2005 right??? i dont remember exactly. its been a long time, i remeber i was still working at the dealer when they did the switch.i belive a bit after that they also switched the coolant to the blue type 2. again, i dont remeber 100% exactly the dates. it was a good 4 years ago.......

knavinusa

S2K filter. High availability, better than the FRAM crap, and not incredibly pricey either.

Bearcat94

Yes they were discontinued - not sure when exactly. Hard, if not impossible to find. Feking Fleabay sellers call them "15400-PLM-A01" but with an "R" or "REP" or some crap. It's a knock off of some kind, not the true OE part, made/branded by a no name manufacturer.

Funny thing they still show in the parts lists at the parts depot stores:

Item 10 from Acura Carland, Duluth, GA.

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal

NAiL05

I was not implying that. And most honda oem filters have paper other than the JDM ones. If you didnt know there are three OEM Honda filters. One made in Japan, US, and Canada. Both the US and Canada ones are crap quality and have paper in them. As I recall Hamp might have worked with the JDM filter I forgot as it has been quite a while since I read the article on one of the oil sites.

hata_61

From what i have heard, the hamp filters are really good stuff. supposely they raise oil pressure by a couple psi becuase of its small size.

eaglegreen48

Napa Gold (same as the Wix)

Rob RiL

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I'm still at 50% since I bought my car. Thinking of biting the bullet and going with Pure Power:
http://www.gopurepower.com/store/ite...=8400&dia=true

Anyone had experience with this? Or, anyone that has heard of this, have you heard anything negative?

darksky

What what it's worth: http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/index.html

I've used the S2000 filter for my first change, and the Mobile-1 M110 for my 2nd and will continue using it despite it's $10 price tag.

TLAdvanced

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WOW interesting! It looks like Fram and STP are the only ones that use cardboard end caps.
Anyway I use either Mobil 1 or K&N

Turbonut

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I use the Acura A01 oil filters, but for the Fram guys here's a recall, not the model we use, but:
http://www.fram.com/recall/#Q1

youngcheezy

i've always used a genuine oem honda filter in all my hondas and acs. its the best way to go IMO

Spiritman

There is only one that's "The Best!!!" That is of course 'AMSOIL!' Go to there site. HTTP://www.AMSOIL.com For a starting point. Then compare the numbers. Including filter life and how small (Microns) will it catch dirt. Here is the cutaway.

I think , You get what you pay for. You do the research. Let me know if I have missed it.
PS: The AMSOIL air filter is tops in that class also!!

BEAR-AvHistory

Guess they all use their favorite test for advertizing..

Mobil 1 Extended Performance Oil Filters contain synthetic fibers instead of the typical cellulose filter media. With a 99.2 percent efficiency rating (under SAE J1858 Multi-Pass Efficiency Test)

Point is they all say use the standard (MID) factory change schedule under "severe" conditions. Of course they never get around to defining exactly what "severe" means.

So the question becomes are you better off running a $19 filter for 25,000 miles or putting in a fresh $9 one every 8,000 miles

tech_rcd

Thanks Spiritman for posting what some of us already know. Amsoil is the best with the scientific facts to prove it. Why would you use anyting else?

chas22

WIX or NAPA Gold, I buy them by the case for all my Honda's & Acura's. Just as good as Fram, OEM & some other overrated filters. Cut them apart and look, then you be the Judge.

Etohprn247

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+1 for the s2000 filters.

bigBLACKTL

i JUST bought fram's oil filter, the guy working told me it was good it was like 14 bucks,but i think iam regreting my decision. Is there anything i should be worried about i think it is called fram tough guard?

NAiL05

Its made of cardboard. I forgot where the picture of the cutout of the fram is its crap. Only filters I use are Wix Gold, Mobile 1, or Amsoil. Usually amsoil since my buddy knows a dealer.

ILLustriousUA6

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please do your car and yourself a favor and don't buy FRAM even if your oil is 1000miles past due. I buy the M1-104 mobile 1 oil filter with 5w-20/30 synth. oil. Have been doing that since i first bought the car and still sticking with the same set up.

TLAdvanced

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General consensus is Fram is crap. $14 f or a Fram filter is ridiculous!! I have never seen one that expensive...

Esco5710

NOW, everyone.. I've been using it.. didn't think there is a huge difference.. What is the consensus? the OEM filter? Gonna have to stock up. I'm going to need to change the oil soon anyway.

Thats why I can't get enuff of this forum! Full of useful info!!

What's the best filter/ oil combo???? Better weather is coming so I can do all the work myself!

thanks!

bigBLACKTL

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true

Ok i decided iam just going by another oil filter(sucks) but i just want my car to run well. So the link above is K&N just tell me if you guys approve of this.

powerflow

It's made by Fram, and in the "cheap crap" category. It works fine, but you can get a lot better filter for a little more money. Mobile 1, Amsoil, Hamp, Nippon, ect.


Best, probably Amsoil/Amsoil, but it is pricey. There is plenty of other great combo's.

I use Royal Purple 5W-30 synthetic and Mobil 1 filter.

JD TL-S

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I agree after alot of research.

I bought the Mobile-1 filter and 5 quarts of Amsoil 5W-30 that I need to do soon. I will order an Amsoil filter for my next change.

dj5

K&N oil filer with Mobil 1 Extended 5w30 is what I use on both my wife's '06 Honda Pilot and my "08 Acura TL-S.

I hate cars

Amsoil and Royal Purple filters use a synthetic media. I have no personal experience with the RP filters but they look very promising.

The synthetic medias provide better flow (less chance of going into bypass), better filtration, and more loading capacity (longer intervals). They are also unaffected by moisture where a cellulose media will swell and not filter as well.

I leave my Amsoil filters on for 3 change intervals. It sounds crazy but it eliminates the dry start after each oil change. At 15,000 miles, it's nowhere near it's load capacity. I wouldn't think about doing that with a lesser filter.

Almost forgot, I use the Amsoil EAO 20 filter for the S-2000.

I hate cars

Mobil One filter is a very good filter.

NAiL05

Supertech oil filters are surprisingly good too. The oil isnt too bad also surprisingly.

erick3

if you're using synthetic, probably should use a better filter than oem. oem = meant for honda motor oil; more viscous than mobil 1 synthetic, royal purple, etc.

subinf

Pennzoil

leedogg

amsoil oil + filter here. I dont cheap out when it comes to these maintenance things.

TLAdvanced

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Currently have K&N but just bought a few WIX filters from Rockauto

blakura

Well I was using the Fram Severe Driving Filter since TLs go well beyond 3,000 miles according to the MID, but I guess I'll have to use something else from now on. I just changed my oil last saturday

rodneyc77

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Amsoil Filter...

Esco5710

Where is the best place price wise to get it? I've read there are a cpl of different Mobil 1 filters.. Which is the one I'll need?

ac08odl

i had M1 and it has not gave me a problem... you cant even tell my car is on while stnding or driving... m1 the best to me

subinf

^ - Huh? It makes your whole car more quiet?

Skwatoe

Royal Purple Filter + Royal Purple Oil for my TLs.

Esco5710

I've used regular motor oil since I got the car and replaced it every 4-5K miles.. What's the frequency with synthetic? I heard every 15K? Thanks!