Mobil 1 vs. OEM filters

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01-16-2009, 08:48 AM

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http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/old_filters.shtml

btw, this link lists the M1-104 surface area at 107.8 sq inches (695.5 square cm) and the Filtech at 148.5 sq inches (958.1 sq cm), so I'm still throwing the bs flag on "double the surface area" claim

01-16-2009, 09:12 AM

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I really don't know but one advantage Honda filters (may)have is that they are produced to Hondas specs. Many people will find some comfort in this fact and should accept that Honda filters are absolutly correct for the S2000. Personally , I'm comfortable with any "name" brand filter and consider routine maintainance much more important than the name on a filter. Stick with the known "names" and if the name happens to be Honda, maybe better yet for those truly concerned. After all, we are not only trying to do the best thing for our car, we are also treating ourselves to some peace of mind.

01-16-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10' date='Jan 15 2009, 11:35 AM

I'd prefer to see a factory reported number, not a backyard mechanic measurement

Heh, It'd be great if the manf. themselves posted the pleat area measures but I kid you not, the surface area difference is noticeable to the naked eye. Remember, I dont give a fack which is better, ITd be nicer if the M1 is better since I have a easier time going down to checkers/whatever vs. ordering online/goign dealership.

I just report what I measured.

so lets not make this another locked thread. Wait about half a year more (after my two UOA's) to lock er down.

01-16-2009, 01:39 PM

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in any case, i would trust a backyard mechanic measurement over a factory reported number anyhow.

01-16-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jyeung528' date='Jan 16 2009, 12:39 PM

in any case, i would trust a backyard mechanic measurement over a factory reported number anyhow.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

01-16-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ikeyballz' date='Jan 16 2009, 01:05 PM

Wait about half a year more (after my two UOA's) to lock er down.

I'll be waiting....how long of a drain interval are you planning?

01-16-2009, 05:50 PM

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nice write up!

01-16-2009, 07:31 PM

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thanks for taking the time for support the forum...great info!

01-16-2009, 08:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10' date='Jan 16 2009, 04:39 PM

I'll be waiting....how long of a drain interval are you planning?

Im going with 3,000 miles and Mobil1 Oil. It should be noted that as you pointed out before, if youre using a different drain interval the results COULD/MIGHT be different.

It should be up within 2.5 more months!

and thanks for reading guys

Ive read a LOT of helpful information on this site, and Im curious about this too so