Which Honda OEM Filter is Best
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I like Mahle's...
Toyo Roki & Mahle both make excellent filters. I would use whichever one is cheaper, easier to get or has a prettier color can.
I'd vote the Toyo Roki. I'm sure they're both a quality item but that's the only one I have used firsthand.
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Same price, color and both available online.
Then I would choose based on country of origin if all other factors are equal. If those are the same (and you are OK with it), flip a coin.
Same price, color and both available online.
Then I would choose based on country of origin if all other factors are equal. If those are the same (and you are OK with it), flip a coin.
Just curious why you've limited your choices to those? What's the efficency spec of either or both?
Opened some Honda filters and have been impressed with the TOYO ROKI's. Not seen the insides of the MAHLE first hand but found a little on the web saying positive things, not sure if it was better than the TOYO. Thus the post.
A few aftermarkets were looked at but I know these two are at the top of the list and wanted to try to limit any comparisons to them. I have not found efficiency data on these, not the only consideration though. Looking to take them to 7,500 with a good 0-20 synthetic. Thanks!!
A few aftermarkets were looked at but I know these two are at the top of the list and wanted to try to limit any comparisons to them. I have not found efficiency data on these, not the only consideration though. Looking to take them to 7,500 with a good 0-20 synthetic. Thanks!!
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OK, just wondering. As for the efficiency, doubtful you will find much information on that, as the OEM's tend to not publish such information. The A-02 as tested recently though, was far less than stellar.
If sticking with Honda oem, the A-01 does seem to be preferred to the Rank A-02. When river_rat tested the no endcap design filters like the A-01 he found them in general to be not very efficient. I suppose the A-01 could be an exception, no real way to know for sure though. I know nothing about the Mahle made filter.
The two links below show some pics of the A-01. The first is used with comparison, second(scroll) shows a new A-01(fourth from left) with dissection compared to some other Honda applications. Might want to look at the entire second link later starting at 'home' through conclusions.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1754278
http://filtrationcomparisons.weebly.com/test-pictures-and-results.html
If sticking with Honda oem, the A-01 does seem to be preferred to the Rank A-02. When river_rat tested the no endcap design filters like the A-01 he found them in general to be not very efficient. I suppose the A-01 could be an exception, no real way to know for sure though. I know nothing about the Mahle made filter.
The two links below show some pics of the A-01. The first is used with comparison, second(scroll) shows a new A-01(fourth from left) with dissection compared to some other Honda applications. Might want to look at the entire second link later starting at 'home' through conclusions.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1754278
http://filtrationcomparisons.weebly.com/test-pictures-and-results.html
If the Mahle is constructed like the one Texan4Life posted it should be a solid piece but some efficiency numbers would be cool to see.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2674756#Post2674756
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2674756#Post2674756
From what I am seeing now, the OEM is not the stellar product it once was!! Great, this is getting more complicated. Is a WIX/NAPA Gold of high quality in this application? Some think the element is quite small for the can.
I got away from Frams many years ago because of their leaking anti-drain back valves, there are more reasons now. I read several complain of another I was considering, the Pure One, of also leaking but on different models.
The hard thing is not just brand but the particular part number/application of the brand. Even if I settle on a filter the manufacturer can change the construction over time. Guess busting them open every oil change is the only way to tell.
I got away from Frams many years ago because of their leaking anti-drain back valves, there are more reasons now. I read several complain of another I was considering, the Pure One, of also leaking but on different models.
The hard thing is not just brand but the particular part number/application of the brand. Even if I settle on a filter the manufacturer can change the construction over time. Guess busting them open every oil change is the only way to tell.
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