what type of oil?
30-Jan-2005, 12:22 AM
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Originally posted by starboy869
I was using Honda OEM filters ($8) which is made by FRAM. On my next oil change I'm going to use just a FRAM suregrip(?) filter vs the Honda relabeled fram.
I was using Honda OEM filters ($8) which is made by FRAM. On my next oil change I'm going to use just a FRAM suregrip(?) filter vs the Honda relabeled fram.
Honda filters are made by FRAM and Honeywell. The majority are actually made by honeywell though. you won't be able to tell the difference since there the same colour and have the same markings on them. i know this because i work for acura. when i do my oil change i use the honeywell. honda insists there the same in quality but one of the techs @ my dealer chopped them in half and found the honeywell had a better paper element in it. (it just looks better never really tested the 2 elements for filtering)
30-Jan-2005, 09:30 AM
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Well, don't we only use 10w30 in the summer time if wanted to? else winter or anytime we really suppose to be using 5w30, right? I noticed some oil bottles that are for higher mileage vehicles, they are 10w30 only and 5w30 is for newer vehicles.
31-Jan-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by BWK
Honda filters are made by FRAM and Honeywell. The majority are actually made by honeywell though. you won't be able to tell the difference since there the same colour and have the same markings on them. i know this because i work for acura. when i do my oil change i use the honeywell. honda insists there the same in quality but one of the techs @ my dealer chopped them in half and found the honeywell had a better paper element in it. (it just looks better never really tested the 2 elements for filtering)
Honda filters are made by FRAM and Honeywell. The majority are actually made by honeywell though. you won't be able to tell the difference since there the same colour and have the same markings on them. i know this because i work for acura. when i do my oil change i use the honeywell. honda insists there the same in quality but one of the techs @ my dealer chopped them in half and found the honeywell had a better paper element in it. (it just looks better never really tested the 2 elements for filtering)
i buy my filters for 50$ tax in for a case of 12... they are made way better then most filters on the market and are made by a local company based in toronto. this is why the cost is so cheap straight from the manufacturer to our door.... if anyone wants a case i'll sell it @ my cost of 50$ for 12 filters, all in a case, then individually boxed then each filter's end is sealed with a plastic cover...
tommorow i will cut one open and show you the qualiry of the filters when i take a pic comparing the top of the line fram... which i beleive is the toughguard!
31-Jan-2005, 07:17 PM
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Originally posted by bevboyy
switch to synthetic - go 3 times longer on oil changes.
switch to synthetic - go 3 times longer on oil changes.
31-Jan-2005, 07:20 PM
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compare my 50$ for 12 with honda's costs at
8 x 12 + tax totalling $110
and in the end you get a better filter from me!
and for the filter housings are actually powedercoated with a very similar colour to the honda ones....
8 x 12 + tax totalling $110
and in the end you get a better filter from me!
and for the filter housings are actually powedercoated with a very similar colour to the honda ones....
01-Feb-2005, 11:29 AM
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I usually use 5W30 mobil 1. I'll prolly switch to Amsoil tho since it can now be bought at Canadian Tire. I use Honda OEM filters only.
Actually on my beater, I tried the Honeywell filter, and I had really bad oil press problems on startup (oil light would stay on after starting, then go out 10 seconds later). I went to a Fram suregrip filter after that, and the oil problems went away.
Actually on my beater, I tried the Honeywell filter, and I had really bad oil press problems on startup (oil light would stay on after starting, then go out 10 seconds later). I went to a Fram suregrip filter after that, and the oil problems went away.
01-Feb-2005, 01:06 PM
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can someone giveme a clear answer on motul.... i was told by a mechanic that it is really meant for motorcylcles and isnt really designed for a car... was he just bullsh!tting or is this true?
01-Feb-2005, 01:08 PM
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SOME Motul is, some isn't. The ones for motorcycles I think have no detergents to clean varnish and carbon, whereas the automotive ones do. Just be sure you get the right kind. Go on their site and do some reading, or go to bobistheoilguy.com and search his forum.
01-Feb-2005, 01:15 PM
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Motul is frequently used in motorcycle applications, as it is designed/refined for high load/shear stresses. (I run it in mine)
Interesting thing to note is that modern motorcycles use integral transmissions meaning that the oil for the engine also lubricates the transmission. The oil must pull double duty in a motorcycle, and it also must deal with extremely high rpm (16K). If an oil can survive in these engines, it should be able to survive whatever your NA/FI honda engine can dish out.
Interesting thing to note is that modern motorcycles use integral transmissions meaning that the oil for the engine also lubricates the transmission. The oil must pull double duty in a motorcycle, and it also must deal with extremely high rpm (16K). If an oil can survive in these engines, it should be able to survive whatever your NA/FI honda engine can dish out.
