Honda oil filter longevity.
#12
Originally Posted by llckll,Sep 29 2010, 01:07 PM
Mobil 1 10w-30 can be changed every 5,000 - 6,000 miles?
Going to perform my first oil change this Saturday.
Thanks.
Going to perform my first oil change this Saturday.
Thanks.
Changing syn oil early is just a waste unless you're tracking/racing/autox your car.
#15
Moderator
Originally Posted by Supra-holic,Sep 29 2010, 04:00 PM
I don't think people are having failures due to media fatique. The interval is most likely set to prevent it going into bypass, at low rpm, when it clogs.
#16
Moderator
Originally Posted by rob-2,Sep 29 2010, 04:11 PM
syn oil like m1 can go well beyond 6k, and exceed the 7500 miles recommended by honda for regular dino oil.
Changing syn oil early is just a waste unless you're tracking/racing/autox your car.
Changing syn oil early is just a waste unless you're tracking/racing/autox your car.
#19
Originally Posted by Matt15,Sep 29 2010, 04:56 PM
for the couple dollars it costs, why wouldn't you replace the filter at every change? just curious
I have cut open dozens of filters, and I can tell you that the media just looks like it's soaked in dark oil with nothing trapped in it. I have used filters with wire mesh (Trasko) on other cars and you'd be surprised how little gets trapped even after 10,000 miles.
But I understand where you're coming from. It's hard to stomach not changing the filter when you change your oil. Your best solution would be to use a quality synthetic oil and extend your OCIs, changing the filter with the oil. If you feel nervous about extending your OCI very much, get a Used Oil Analysis. That will make you feel better about it.
#20
Registered User
Mobil1 at 7500 miles, new PCX filter every time (and crush washer too). Changing the filter at every other oil change is like wiping your ass every other dump IMO.