Which Oil Filter? - Honda Pilot

rlilly · 05-19-2005, 04:20 PM

Hi,

New to this site and new to the Pilot as well. Which oil filter do you guys suggest? Genuine Honda or somthing else?

I'll be switching to mobile 1, once the break-in period is over.

Thanks,

rlilly

humanoid · 05-19-2005, 04:42 PM

Wix and Napa Gold are pretty popular filters as well as Mobil 1. I think the jury is still out on whether OEM filters are the way to go, but I wouldn't mind using them. It was stated in some threads that the OEMs were made by Fram

! Anyhoo, I have yet to change my oil in the Pilot, but in my Tacoma I use Mobil 1, OEM or Amsoil oil filters.

iivtecracerii · 05-19-2005, 05:40 PM

i've been using OEM Honda ones.

**colorider** · 05-19-2005, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rlilly
Hi,

New to this site and new to the Pilot as well. Which oil filter do you guys suggest? Genuine Honda or somthing else?

I'll be switching to mobile 1, once the break-in period is over.

Thanks,

rlilly

Have you tried a search???? You will find MANY threads on oil filter selection......

rlilly · 05-19-2005, 06:42 PM

yeah... I seached... but it's kinda like finding hay in a haystack... soo much differing info, that there isn't a clear-cut winner.... so i was trying the easy way... sorry...

john802 · 05-19-2005, 06:47 PM

I use purolator one or mobil 1 oil filter on all my vehicle.

**colorider** · 05-19-2005, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rlilly
yeah... I seached... but it's kinda like finding hay in a haystack... soo much differing info, that there isn't a clear-cut winner.... so i was trying the easy way... sorry...

No problem!!

I can almost promise you the results will be EXACTLY the same in this thread.

rlilly · 05-19-2005, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by colorider

No problem!!

I can almost promise you the results will be EXACTLY the same in this thread.

concur.... I think I'll just go with the OEM filters and call it good.

krygny · 05-29-2005, 09:11 AM

In the 2003 owners manual, they recommend changing the oil filter every 15K mi., rather than with every oil change at 7500.

http://hondapilot.bkwon.net/manual/2003/Images/p274.jpg

Did they miss a dot in that column? Why would anyone bother to do that? It's not worth the savings and you're leaving about a quart of dirty oil in the filter.

rlilly · 05-29-2005, 02:42 PM

Yeah... i think it'd be pretty stupid to change the oil and not the oil filter.

R

thomasj2 · 05-29-2005, 08:55 PM

I have a stash of the old style 305, (larger), eom Honda filters. That's the filter my 2004 Pilot had from the factory. When those run out, I'll be looking for a quality after market filter, (Purolator, napa gold, m1). I'm not impressed with the tiny new Fram filter that's now OEM.

Bugshu · 06-06-2005, 01:14 PM

As of late, Ive been recommending the pure one filters. You can usually find them at advance auto parts. Right now, I think its the best filter made for the Pilot.

Happy Piloting All,

Bugshu

humanoid · 06-06-2005, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bugshu
As of late, Ive been recommending the pure one filters. You can usually find them at advance auto parts. Right now, I think its the best filter made for the Pilot.

Happy Piloting All,

Bugshu

BTW, you can also get them at Pep Boys and they are made by Purolator. Good stuff

06-14-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by humanoid
Wix and Napa Gold are pretty popular filters as well as Mobil 1. I think the jury is still out on whether OEM filters are the way to go, but I wouldn't mind using them. It was stated in some threads that the OEMs were made by Fram ! Anyhoo, I have yet to change my oil in the Pilot, but in my Tacoma I use Mobil 1, OEM or Amsoil oil filters.

Excellent choice! NAPA FILTERS ARE THE BEST! They are made by WIX and if you search the net you find that they are one of the Best filter you can buy, period. Maxima.org ( since I own a Maxima too) recommends the Napa Gold filters. My dads Mazda 626 ran off of Mobil 1 and Napa filters for 18 years and 285,000 miles till my brother hugged a tree with the car. I will be out of the break in period soon and I will USE AMSOIL AND NAPA GOLD FILTERS, BOTH ARE PROVEN LEADERS AND SCIENTIFICALLY BACKED!

xGS · 06-15-2005, 03:29 AM

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Originally posted by Alaska Pilot

...AMSOIL AND NAPA GOLD FILTERS, BOTH ARE PROVEN LEADERS AND SCIENTIFICALLY BACKED!

"scientifically backed"?

Please elaborate.

05-19-2005, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
rlilly Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which Oil Filter? Hi, New to this site and new to the Pilot as well. Which oil filter do you guys suggest? Genuine Honda or somthing else? I'll be switching to mobile 1, once the break-in period is over. Thanks, rlilly

05-19-2005, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wix and Napa Gold are pretty popular filters as well as Mobil 1. I think the jury is still out on whether OEM filters are the way to go, but I wouldn't mind using them. It was stated in some threads that the OEMs were made by Fram ! Anyhoo, I have yet to change my oil in the Pilot, but in my Tacoma I use Mobil 1, OEM or Amsoil oil filters. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

05-19-2005, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
iivtecracerii Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 608 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've been using OEM Honda ones. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX in Starlight Silver Metallic Accessories: Wheel Locks, Honda Side Steps, custom hand made floor mats 2004 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan 5MT in Satin Silver Metallic

05-19-2005, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
rlilly Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah... I seached... but it's kinda like finding hay in a haystack... soo much differing info, that there isn't a clear-cut winner.... so i was trying the easy way... sorry... __________________ 05 EX-L/Navi

05-19-2005, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use purolator one or mobil 1 oil filter on all my vehicle. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

05-29-2005, 09:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,831 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just noticed ... In the 2003 owners manual, they recommend changing the oil filter every 15K mi., rather than with every oil change at 7500. http://hondapilot.bkwon.net/manual/2003/Images/p274.jpg Did they miss a dot in that column? Why would anyone bother to do that? It's not worth the savings and you're leaving about a quart of dirty oil in the filter. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

05-29-2005, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
rlilly Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah... i think it'd be pretty stupid to change the oil and not the oil filter. R __________________ 05 EX-L/Navi

05-29-2005, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a stash of the old style 305, (larger), eom Honda filters. That's the filter my 2004 Pilot had from the factory. When those run out, I'll be looking for a quality after market filter, (Purolator, napa gold, m1). I'm not impressed with the tiny new Fram filter that's now OEM.

06-06-2005, 01:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bugshu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 122 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As of late, Ive been recommending the pure one filters. You can usually find them at advance auto parts. Right now, I think its the best filter made for the Pilot. Happy Piloting All, Bugshu __________________ 2005 Redrock Pearl EXL Towing Package Sport Package Compass Mirror WWong Pads Goodyear Fortera HL Tires

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