Just thought you guys would like to see what the inside of a Honda oil filter looks like. I have an oil filter cutter from back in the day when I used to race cars. I always cut open the filters to see if something was starting to go wrong. Anyway I'm very impressed with the construction of the OEM filter.
Cool wish you had a K&N to cut open so we could see the difference
(11-01-2016, 06:28 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Cool wish you had a K&N to cut open so we could see the difference
If someone wants to send one to me I'll be happy to cut it open and post pics.
Great.. always better to stick with OEM ...Can you please post the picture of your oil filter cutting tool.. I have never seen one..
(11-01-2016, 08:42 AM)venturer434_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Great.. always better to stick with OEM ...Can you please post the picture of your oil filter cutting tool.. I have never seen one..
The cutter I use is home made. I bought a couple pipe cutter wheels and made the rest. Here is a link for a cutter.
https://www.summitracing.com/search?Sort...r%20cutter
Thanks Sam Mac, I've never seen inside a filter before. Reassuring to know that you think the Honda part is good quality.
(11-01-2016, 09:10 AM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Sam Mac, I've never seen inside a filter before. Reassuring to know that you think the Honda part is good quality.
I've been cutting filters open for years. Saved me from a bearing failure on a race engine. Found bearing material in the filter after a race, pulled the engine down and found a rear main starting to fail.
Honestly the Honda filter is probably one of the best filters I've seen, the relief valve is much better than what is on any of the Wix filters I've used for years. The filter media appears to be well constructed, the tube that fits inside the filter paper is well designed, the gasket is formed so that it is retained by the base, the can and base are very well built. It took some effort to cut it open, considering that it sit's directly behind the front wheel and could be impacted by a rock picked up by the wheel I'm happy to see a rugged can. For my money I'm staying with the OEM filter.
Good information and a reason to continue using the OEM filter.
