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07-07-2010, 08:21 AM
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So the difference between PCX and aftermarket is the metal on metal connection to the car?? FYI i never read this when i did my first s2k oil change and right now i have an amsoil filter on. Should i be worried?? I'll try and switch it up in 700 miles (next oil change)
07-07-2010, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by INTJ,Jul 6 2010, 05:34 PM
The PCX is NOT fram. Now in us is Filtech, but with all the features of the original JDM. The s2000 oil pressure is higher than most cars and the fit uses a metal to metal final contact. Use the PCX.
When did Honda stop using fram to make their filters?
07-07-2010, 10:20 AM
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Every PCX- filter I have had from western us dealers (and HTG from the east coast) over the last 3 years has been Japanese or Filtech.
If you can turn your filter by hand it is too loose. I have to use the giant plier kind of wrench (5 USD at harbor freight) to remove a factory filter. The gaskets on many types of filters are too thick (and in the case of fram, fall off). If the search works, look at several posts on how the aftermarket filters unscrew.
That doesn't mean that it *will* fall off, it just means that you should be careful. The benefits of the factory filter out weight the cost for me.
If you can turn your filter by hand it is too loose. I have to use the giant plier kind of wrench (5 USD at harbor freight) to remove a factory filter. The gaskets on many types of filters are too thick (and in the case of fram, fall off). If the search works, look at several posts on how the aftermarket filters unscrew.
That doesn't mean that it *will* fall off, it just means that you should be careful. The benefits of the factory filter out weight the cost for me.
07-07-2010, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Moddiction,Jul 6 2010, 07:11 AM
Synthetic oil is supposed to be used. I would imagine it was used before but guess you can't be sure. I wouldn't worry about it if it was my car.
07-07-2010, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jyeung528,Jul 7 2010, 05:14 PM
synthetic is optional.
07-07-2010, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by raymo19,Jul 7 2010, 05:22 PM
Actually it's not even recommended. But it won't hurt anything as long as it's in spec and will definitely help if you're FI.
07-07-2010, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TougeS2k,Jul 7 2010, 11:21 AM
So the difference between PCX and aftermarket is the metal on metal connection to the car?? FYI i never read this when i did my first s2k oil change and right now i have an amsoil filter on. Should i be worried?? I'll try and switch it up in 700 miles (next oil change)
There is the argument that the PCX filter was designed specifically for the S2000, so it has enough throughput to not go into bypass during VTEC. Some other filters have significantly less media surface area and more restrictive media, therefore the argument can be made that you don't really know if the filter is going into bypass unless you're using the PCX filter. But I've seen several Used Oil Analyses with filters other than the PCX and they were pretty good.
If you really want to feel comfortable with your oil and filter setup, get a used oil analysis done when you change your oil.
07-07-2010, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SheDrivesIt,Jul 7 2010, 02:45 PM
My MY04 manual states that synthetic is acceptable.
"not recommended" = not stated as a recommendation.
as opposed to
"not recommended" = advised not to use.
different meanings from the same phrase.
07-08-2010, 10:31 AM
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Besides... Pennzoil Ultra is a group III oil.
According to Pennzoil.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/index.ph...id=72&Itemid=80
Its up to you to call it synthetic.
According to Pennzoil.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/index.ph...id=72&Itemid=80
Its up to you to call it synthetic.