This shows the filtering capabilities of the Honda OEM, much less than I had thought. I've been using the OEM for some time now after switching from M1 filters, looks like it's time to go back to a 'premium' filter. Honda filter specs
Nick,quote:
Originally posted by nick:
My only reservation with the bosch was the bypass valve setting ...
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Originally posted by MikeySoft:
Nick,
Please explain what you mean by the "bypass value setting".
ThanksIf the value of the filter is poor then I pass right on by
Sorry, couldn't resist. From what I've been told by Honda mechanics, these cars have a higher by-pass setting than most. With the Bosch, SuperTech, and Wix filters, the by-pass valve in the filter is set to open anywhere from 8psi to 18psi depending on the filter. This is a much larger range than the stock filter and is due to the fact they use the same filter for different car makes and models.
The stock filter is set to open at the exact pressure specified by Honda. I trust this more than a filter that lists a range of values, but that's just me.
NickB
[ October 15, 2003, 01:29 PM: Message edited by: nick ]
Jayquote:
Originally posted by Jay:
Guile, I just bought and cut open a $7.50 OEM Honda oil filter ...
I believe the filter in your picture is the old Filtech filter (15400-POH-305). It certainly isn't a Fram. The new Honda/Fram filter (15400-PLM-A01) looks just like the Fram 7317 except for the baseplate 0-ring and the orange (silicon?)ADB. The new Honda filter says "Fram" on it and if you look inside from the bottom you don't see a bypass valve spring. You see the bottom of the molded plastic bypass valve--same as the 7317 Fram.quote:
Originally posted by guile:
Jay, I don't know what you got but every Honda OEM I've purchased has had the features of the "cutaway" link I posted, that's a illustration that Honda used for their last version of filters. The picture of the Honda filter next to a fram is the "new" Honda filter, I'm holding one right now and it's just like the filter in the picture.
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Originally posted by MikeySoft:
Are the folds in the filter paper exposed at the ends like in the picture or do the end caps cover them?The Honda oil filter that I bought has a cartridge assembly identical to the Fram 7317 pictured.