Oil Filter Options

[Cormanus]

mvk24, I think I’ve deleted the Bosch 3300 filter as requested. Could you please confirm.

[mvk24_imp]

mvk24, I think I’ve deleted the Bosch 3300 filter as requested. Could you please confirm.

Confirmed, thank you Cormanus.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

The only question I have is when people say " I /they had no problem using "X' oil filter . what kind of problem are they waiting for : oil on the rear wheel , engine seizing up , excessive engine wear ??? I only ever use Honda OEM oil filters , cheap enough if you buy multiples at one time.

I agree for the most part as long as it spins on and creates a seal I don't think much can go wrong. I know there are some differences in quality such as the filter materials used, what the bypass valve is made of, and bypass valve PSI but I couldn't tell you which is better or worse.

My only insight is that Honda isn't actually making the oil filters. The cheapest bidder makes the filters according to their specs. All kinds of other companies do this too (Subaru has changed oil filter manufacturing a few times) And as long as it is to their specs there shouldn't be a problem. I just tend to use brands that are more specialized in the product I need. Mobile 1, Fram, etc all they do is oil and filters.

I've used the Honda filters too but I just kinda got into a groove keeping the mobile 1 filters around. I dont think one is better or worse, that's just how I ended up doing it.

I know there are videos out there of guys cutting open every brand oil filter and comparing the filter materials and such but I've never watched them.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

[Houtman_imp]

I use the Mobil 1 oils but when it comes to oil filters I think that Honda is very careful as they are responsible for problems when THEIR name is on the oil filters and are than responsible for any safety/ wear issues .

[mvk24_imp]

I use the Mobil 1 oils but when it comes to oil filters I think that Honda is very careful as they are responsible for problems when THEIR name is on the oil filters and are than responsible for any safety/ wear issues .

Yea I dont think there's anything wrong with that. Its a to each their own kinda thing.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

[1973cb750]

ive used Purolator in my bike for a long long time at least 20 years i like them oil is always clean when i change it it at 4k also i use full synthetic ams oil in everything i own but thats another rabbit hole to go down

[the Ferret]

I use the Mobil 1 oils but when it comes to oil filters I think that Honda is very careful as they are responsible for problems when THEIR name is on the oil filters and are than responsible for any safety/ wear issues .

Yea I dont think there's anything wrong with that. Its a to each their own kinda thing.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

Isn't it like that with most everything?

[GoldOxide_imp]

I am impressed how little discussion there has been so far in regards to oil in this thread.

Good job team!

[Nachodaddy]

I am impressed how little discussion there has been so far in regards to oil in this thread.

Good job team!

It's a slippery slope . . .

[GoldOxide_imp]

I am impressed how little discussion there has been so far in regards to oil in this thread.

Good job team!

It's a slippery slope . . .

It's a slippery slope . . .

[Gone in 60]

I don't know if you guys have seen these, but K&N puts a little nut on the end of their oil filters that makes them very easy to wrench on and off.
I just ordered a case of them.