About the filters--STAY AWAY FROM FRAM! Fram used to make
> good filters, but they are absolute garbage now. You should try to get an
> OEM filter from a dealership. They are expensive (around $6) but are worth
the OEM has an anti-drainback valve (as ours do), then so will the WIX
> equivalent.
Even FRAM filters do have anti-drainback valves on them if you take a close
look. The issue is the quality of the anti-drainback valve. Chances are, if
you install a really cheap filter, all the oil will leak down over night.
It will take longer for the oil pressure to build once the engine has
started and more start-up wear will occur.
I noticed this first hand on my sister's Accord while I was doing the annual
tune-up. She had the oil changed at one of those generic lube shops and the
oil lamp would be on 2-3 seconds before it would go out. After I changed the
filter to a genuine Honda filter the lamp would go out immediately upon
start up.
If you want the absolute BEST filter go with the Purolator Pure ONE filter.
Silicone anti-drain back valve that holds the oil in much better, Teflon
impregnated O-ring seal and a very dense synthetic cloth-like filter media
as opposed to the paper they use in the FRAM. This is probably overkill but
I like to take care of my baby.
Ken Kubotani
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