Oil filter K&N vs Honda

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I use oem but I’m not a zealot about it. I’ve used Purolator before and even the WalMart Supertech (made by Champion) with no ill effects. (I only use Purolator in my cars.). Honda has put some junk vendor parts in their engines before. Just follow a few forums like VFRWorld. Thermostats, stators, R/R just to name a few. So I’m not a blind follower of the “oem or nothing” line. For me, it was just a matter of “oil thread fatigue”. I buy the Honda oil and filter cause it’s just easier than trying to keep up with all that. What’s the best oil? Fresh! What’s the best filter? New!