Air / Cabin Filter
#11
Re: Oil Filters
I do find it curious that the filter change is not in lock step with the oil change, especially since the filter holds about a pint of the old oil that does not get removed unless the filter is removed and drained. And if you are going to do that what is $4 for a fresh filter?
#12
Re: Oil Filters
I've never done an oil change without changing the filter. What's the point of mixing some old oil that's left in the filter with new oil? As you say it's only $4 to $5 additional. Plus I don't see leaving an oil filter in for 15-20K miles... isn't there more of a chance of it failing or leaking when it's in for that long?!? Anyway, I will always change the filter with the oil.
Perhaps if I were a Honda maintenance tech I'd know otherwise, and I understand that by the manual, the filter is only a "B" maintenance item. But it's just too counterintuitive for me, especially given the beating this engine takes when it's always having to bring the oil back up from the pan after every autostop. I know the Honda engineers have that one covered and it's clear engine longevity isn't affected, but if you want the lowest possible engine wear rather than acceptably low engine wear, even the water-weight oil we use needs all the help it can get. The new filter's worth it.
Cheers --
Doug
#13
Re: Air / Cabin Filter
Thanks..and FYI K&N says the Part Number is 33-2348. And thats what I ordered. any improvement in power or fuel efficiency would be GREAT.
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