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Does anyone know if the oil filter replacement should be honda manuf. only? I just changed my oil and did not use a Honda manuf., I used a Fram.
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In the future I would recommend the Honda OEM, but that is just my opinion.
I would hate to have an engine problem and go into the dealer only to have all the mechanics pointing to the Fram filter!
I would hate to have an engine problem and go into the dealer only to have all the mechanics pointing to the Fram filter!
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There is an oil filter study out http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
Personally I would stay away from anything FRAM and they also include Penzoil and Quaker State filters.
You can always go to a non Honda filter like WIX, Purolator etc...they are as good as OEM..
hope this helps
Personally I would stay away from anything FRAM and they also include Penzoil and Quaker State filters.
You can always go to a non Honda filter like WIX, Purolator etc...they are as good as OEM..
hope this helps
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Don't get panicked about using a Fram filter. It may not test as well as others but in practice is ok and many owners use them without problems. Although I don't use Fram on this car, I have on others that have gone well over 100K miles without problems.
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I really don't understand how any dealer can point to a non-Honda filter and say "no warranty for you". I mean really, all filters provide the basic protection required. If I remember the laws correctly, the dealer must prove that the part was the point of failure. Of course, a dealer could refuse a claim, forcing you to take the legal route...
Just make sure your willing to hire a lawyer if things don't go your way .
BTW, I use the K&N oil filter, I like their box, nice and colorful .
-- Robert
Just make sure your willing to hire a lawyer if things don't go your way .
BTW, I use the K&N oil filter, I like their box, nice and colorful .
-- Robert
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We'll it is my fault-I was not thinking. I usually am really conscious of using Honda OEM parts, especially oil filters. I was buying my Mobil 1 oil and realized that I did not have any filters left. The Honda dealer is a long way away from where I was at the time and just decided this one time would not hurt using the Fram.
Do any of you think that this time will hurt? I just changed it two days ago and I sure would hate to drain out $25 worth of Mobil oil.
Thanks,
Do any of you think that this time will hurt? I just changed it two days ago and I sure would hate to drain out $25 worth of Mobil oil.
Thanks,
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If it's going to cost you sleep worrying about the Fram, why not just change the filter and the 1/2 quart or so of oil that will come out with it? Myself, I wouldn't worry about it.
I ordered some items from handa-accessories.com, including a supply of Honda oil filters @ $4.25 each and a bunch of drain plug seals (aluminum or copper washers, actually) that I think were $0.18 each. Makes sense to me to stock up, they'll keep.
I ordered some items from handa-accessories.com, including a supply of Honda oil filters @ $4.25 each and a bunch of drain plug seals (aluminum or copper washers, actually) that I think were $0.18 each. Makes sense to me to stock up, they'll keep.