Which brand Filters do you use ?

[Widget]

Hi guys,

So seems my oil filter might have a tiny hole which is leaking oil.. so Ill replace it.. though wondering what you guys might recommend ?

Usually I go for RYCO filters.. but the cost of it for my 05' CRV is $22 ... which seems high for an oil filter (from my experience).... is there one ya'll might recommend that still decent yet isn't costly ? ... seems the higher price for RYCO also applies to other filter types too :/

Sorry, not meaning for this post to make me sound like a tight arse (though I can be) .. I'm more after 'value'...

Thanks in advance :)

[Daveho1]

Personally I just use Honda oil filters.

[Widget]

Personally I just use Honda oil filters.

thanks Daveho1 :), how much do you usually pay for them? Do you get the from a Honda Dealership or is there a website that sells Honda Filters ?

[u mad?]

Personally I just use Honda oil filters.
x2, change it when changing oil


but ryco is fine also

thanks Daveho1 :), how much do you usually pay for them? Do you get the from a Honda Dealership or is there a website that sells Honda Filters ?
he is a parts king pin, he probably gets them very cheap

[Vvvtec]

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Ryco-Cabin-Air-Filter-RCA100C.aspx?pid=126700#Recommendations

[Daveho1]

I pay about 10 each. That being said there was a time where ryco z79a where recommended for Hondas and they can be had very cheap

[carayan]

I pay about 10 each. That being said there was a time where ryco z79a where recommended for Hondas and they can be had very cheap

oi hook us up

[Daveho1]

Lek nah

[Widget]

Just checked with the closest Honda Dealer/Spare parts.. $23 for the oil filter :/ ... there's some on ebay for $19.65 delivered Honda oil filter (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Genuine-Honda-Oil-Filter-15400-RTA-003-Refer-RYCO-Z547-/360523320126?fits=Make%3AHonda&hash=item53f0dd4b3e:m:m56QbfCtiQoQWFgQKk4viyA) or a 10x pack for $100 making them $10ea.. but I wont use that many... alternatively, there's other brand, OSAKA, OSK, Brintech (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oil-Filter-Fit-Interchangeable-with-Ryco-Z547-Wesfil-WZ547NM-/201235031497?hash=item2eda8ae5c9:g:spcAAOSwBahVC4C 8) .. but haven't heard much from those others..

[Blaze]

Hi guys,

So seems my oil filter might have a tiny hole which is leaking oil.. so Ill replace it.. though wondering what you guys might recommend ?

Usually I go for RYCO filters.. but the cost of it for my 05' CRV is $22 ... which seems high for an oil filter (from my experience).... is there one ya'll might recommend that still decent yet isn't costly ? ... seems the higher price for RYCO also applies to other filter types too :/

Sorry, not meaning for this post to make me sound like a tight arse (though I can be) .. I'm more after 'value'...

Thanks in advance :)
Stick with Ryco. Honda filters will be even more expensive and I have a feeling you're really worried about the price.

[Widget]

Stick with Ryco. Honda filters will be even more expensive and I have a feeling you're really worried about the price.

Thanks Blaze :), not super worried, but not sure why some filters cost twice as much as others when they do the same job :/ .. Honda and Ryco seem to have a similar price, but the ones listed just above seem to be half the ptice.

I also went to REPCO this afternoon, was quoted $13 for their filter.. considering just grabbing one of them.. currently looking around @ reviews now.

[u mad?]

overthinking it

[bennjamin]

OP

and people in general

IMO buy OEM and service the car yourself. Save that cash.

Or pay someone else and buy SCA brand

[Daveho1]

Silverline for like $4ea and homebrand oil.

[Daveho1]

Personally I wouldn't hesitate with ryco, haven't had a problem before, I don't like the repco filters but that's purely because I just don't like them.

[Blaze]

OP

and people in general

IMO buy OEM and service the car yourself. Save that cash.

Or pay someone else and buy SCA brand

Since you've brought up the topic; How do you correctly use engine flush? Do you pour it in to the engine with the old oil still in it? or do you empty the old oil and then use the flush?

[Vvvtec]

the answer is you don't use it

[RenzokukenJ]

the answer is you don't use it
Don't let the oil go through the filter, it will only slow down the oil and slow your revs.

Leave it with no filter, best way to get some free power

[Martin77]

Since you've brought up the topic; How do you correctly use engine flush? Do you pour it in to the engine with the old oil still in it? or do you empty the old oil and then use the flush?
Generally engine flush is not needed if your oil has been changed regularly. Modern oil has detergent additive to keep the engine clean.
If you really compel to use it, you can use it every 50k km and it goes inside the engine with the old engine oil and ran for about 10 minutes (please see instructions). Old engine oil and flush is then removed and replaced with new oil as normal. When you are running the engine with the flush additive, you may hear clattering noise as the oil viscosity is not quite right (too thin). Using flush additive may also reveal oil leaks (through piston, etc...) in older cars as the carbon build up masks/blocks the leaks. This will lead to blue smoke coming out of the exhaust.

[bennjamin]

the answer is you don't use it

This. Engine flush is a little bit of left over ingredients bottled as a cure all for the super cheap auto market. Not required at all.

[Daveho1]

As above I'm yet to see a benefit to using an engine flush.

[u mad?]

As above I'm yet to see a benefit to using an engine flush.

it flooshes da ejin mate

[Daveho1]

it flooshes da ejin mate

Aw yeah, gross if u dont flush toilet, do gotta flush enjin

[Blaze]

the answer is you don't use it


This. Engine flush is a little bit of left over ingredients bottled as a cure all for the super cheap auto market. Not required at all.

Thanks guys.