Honda Oil Filter 15400-PLM-A01
02-22-2017, 08:28 AM
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Honda Oil Filter 15400-PLM-A01
So I am due for an oil change and would like to go with the Honda Filters (150400-PLM-A01). When I found them on Amazon, they say they don't fit my 07 TL-S. Do I need to worry about them being the incorrect size? I would assume as long as its numbers matching, per acuraoemparts, I should be fine. Also if I buy a 5-Pack for $35 Shipped, do the seals go bad after a certain amount of time of sitting on a shelf? Looks like they are wrapped in cellophane, just trying to see if buying in bulk is the way to go.
02-22-2017, 08:53 AM
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Works fine. I use the same one but ordered from MajesticHonda.com
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02-22-2017, 05:52 PM
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So I am due for an oil change and would like to go with the Honda Filters (150400-PLM-A01). When I found them on Amazon, they say they don't fit my 07 TL-S. Do I need to worry about them being the incorrect size? I would assume as long as its numbers matching, per acuraoemparts, I should be fine. Also if I buy a 5-Pack for $35 Shipped, do the seals go bad after a certain amount of time of sitting on a shelf? Looks like they are wrapped in cellophane, just trying to see if buying in bulk is the way to go.
The A01 filters are made by a very good company while the A02 is now made by fram. 99% of dealers only have the A02 now as the A01 has been phased out for years. I've read that folks love the Honda S2000 filter but haven't tried it. The Mobil 1 filter is pretty good, but nothing worth $15.
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02-22-2017, 06:51 PM
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02-22-2017, 09:19 PM
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The 15400-PLM-A01/A02 filter is the correct filter for both the TL's and the TL-S's.
The A01 filters are made by Filtech. As csmeance said, the A02 filters are made by Fram. On the outside they look the same, but inside the A01 filters have a better filter media configuration than the A02 filters.There are websites that have cut open both filters and done side by side comparisons, and you can see the difference in what the internals are made of. I do not believe the A01 filters are being made any more. That being said, there are still plenty to be had, and are easily found on Ebay for $6 - $8 apiece. I'm sure there are dealers out there that still have some also. So for what it's worth, if I was going to buy Honda filters for my car (which I do) and I can find the A01 filters for the same price as the A02's, I would buy the A01 filters.
If you're going to order from a dealer, make sure you contact them first to make sure they are sending you the A01 filters (if that's the ones you want). Just because their part listing says the have the "A01" filter, the A02 has superseded the A01 and the dealer will usually substitute without telling you.
Is the Honda filter better than a Mobil 1 filter? Not sure on that one. What I do know is that I change the oil filter every time I change the oil, which is about every 5000 miles, so I wouldn't spend $15 on an oil filter that I change out that often.
As far as how long will they last? I have a bunch of A01 filters still in the wrappers from when I used to have two Accords and a Civic, which has been about 8 years. Now it's just the Acura and my daughter has the Civic. The gaskets are still nice and pliable and I've had no problems with the filters.
The A01 filters are made by Filtech. As csmeance said, the A02 filters are made by Fram. On the outside they look the same, but inside the A01 filters have a better filter media configuration than the A02 filters.There are websites that have cut open both filters and done side by side comparisons, and you can see the difference in what the internals are made of. I do not believe the A01 filters are being made any more. That being said, there are still plenty to be had, and are easily found on Ebay for $6 - $8 apiece. I'm sure there are dealers out there that still have some also. So for what it's worth, if I was going to buy Honda filters for my car (which I do) and I can find the A01 filters for the same price as the A02's, I would buy the A01 filters.
If you're going to order from a dealer, make sure you contact them first to make sure they are sending you the A01 filters (if that's the ones you want). Just because their part listing says the have the "A01" filter, the A02 has superseded the A01 and the dealer will usually substitute without telling you.
Is the Honda filter better than a Mobil 1 filter? Not sure on that one. What I do know is that I change the oil filter every time I change the oil, which is about every 5000 miles, so I wouldn't spend $15 on an oil filter that I change out that often.
As far as how long will they last? I have a bunch of A01 filters still in the wrappers from when I used to have two Accords and a Civic, which has been about 8 years. Now it's just the Acura and my daughter has the Civic. The gaskets are still nice and pliable and I've had no problems with the filters.
02-23-2017, 06:02 AM
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Use WIX oil filters instead. #51334 fits our cars beautifully and does a spectacular job of filtering. In one of those Youtube videos where they cut the filters apart, the WIX XP for use with synthetic oil got the highest rating. You can get them on rockauto.com for a reasonable price, Top notch filtering without having to spend $14 or $15.
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02-23-2017, 07:40 AM
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Use WIX oil filters instead. #51334 fits our cars beautifully and does a spectacular job of filtering. In one of those Youtube videos where they cut the filters apart, the WIX XP for use with synthetic oil got the highest rating. You can get them on rockauto.com for a reasonable price, Top notch filtering without having to spend $14 or $15.
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02-23-2017, 11:23 AM
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this is what I put in my TL for every oil change.
02-23-2017, 02:40 PM
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Are you sure about that WIX number? Both WIX and Amazon are saying the 57356 and 57356XP are the proper one. Honestly I wouldn't be all that concerned about running the OEM A02 vs looking for old A01 version unless you are trying to run longer intervals between oil changes.
For me, this is about filtration quality rather than mileage, and in 13 years of owning this car, I've seen nothing that filters better longer than a WIX, nothing!
How do you think I made it to 260K miles?
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02-23-2017, 03:44 PM
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I never use "best filtering" filters as those can restrict flow when it gets dirty especially cold. The denso one time fit filters from Rockauto are great and I've been using them all the time. About $4 each.
02-23-2017, 03:50 PM
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I'm 100% certain about my numbers. Look it up on rockauto if you don't believe me! I've been using this filter for years, and I think I ought to know the number by now. Perhaps you were looking at the exact equivalent for those Honda part #'s?
For me, this is about filtration quality rather than mileage, and in 13 years of owning this car, I've seen nothing that filters better longer than a WIX, nothing!
How do you think I made it to 260K miles?
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For me, this is about filtration quality rather than mileage, and in 13 years of owning this car, I've seen nothing that filters better longer than a WIX, nothing!
How do you think I made it to 260K miles?
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I just looked at Rock for my 05 and it says 57356. BUT for the 04 it does indeed say 51334. For some reason they have the 04 using a different filter. The specs are pretty much the same I think except the 51334 is a slightly shorter/wider filter than the 57356. Definitely going to take a look at WIX for the future.
02-23-2017, 11:06 PM
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02-25-2017, 10:21 AM
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People give too much thought into oil filter, A01 better than A02, aftermarket etc........
Millions of cars running the A02, no problems. One would be better served using
the correct oil and drain at the correct intervals.
On our '08 knock-around car with 259,960 miles use various filters, depending on
what might be on sale, no problems.
In all my years have never seen an oil filter cause an engine problem, but I've
seen filters that have blown apart because of a stuck pressure relief valve in the
block, ruptured filter from highway debris, filters installed incorrectly, etc.
Millions of cars running the A02, no problems. One would be better served using
the correct oil and drain at the correct intervals.
On our '08 knock-around car with 259,960 miles use various filters, depending on
what might be on sale, no problems.
In all my years have never seen an oil filter cause an engine problem, but I've
seen filters that have blown apart because of a stuck pressure relief valve in the
block, ruptured filter from highway debris, filters installed incorrectly, etc.