https://www.piloteers.org/threads/what-is-the-correct-oil-filter-part.182379/?post_id=1821830#post-1821830

 

It doesn’t have to be a Honda filter. It just needs to be compatible. Since this filter mounts sideways, I’d want a silicone anti-drain back valve (orange). My aftermarket choices would be Wix 57356XP, Fram XG7317, Purolator PL14610 or PLB14610

 

Why would you not choose the FRAM FS7317 and/or FE7317?

 

Wix 57356XP is a good choice. Can be found about anywhere.

 

But, not a great choice. See the overall ranking at the end of the video.
Neither Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone or NAPA sell WIX oil filters.

 

Why not use a Honda OEM oil filter? Would cost more but we are talking about $5 more per oil change.

 

If it really was as simple as always using Honda OEM filters (and fluids), some people wouldn't have racked up over 18,000 posts on this forum in the past 5 years. Likewise, some people seem to consider the price of anything Honda OEM as a rip-off.

 

OEM Honda and Wix, for example, are very close in price when buying online. Our dealer also has been very fair on fluids, filters and wiper blade refills.

 

Why not use a Honda OEM oil filter? Would cost more but we are talking about $5 more per oil change.

I have nothing negative to say about the OEM oil filter. I don’t believe it’s necessary to go out of my way to get one or pay that $5 more for one when there are known products that do just as well at filter the oil.

Yup. I order them 6 at a time from Conicelli Honda for less than $7.00 each along with the washers. Yeah, there's a bit of shipping cost.

That’s sounds like a reasonable price if the shipping cost isn’t outrageous.

 

I have nothing negative to say about the OEM oil filter. I don’t believe it’s necessary to go out of my way to get one or pay that $5 more for one when there are known products that do just as well at filter the oil.

The standard 'A02' Honda oil filter is comparable to a mid-grade FRAM filter.
You can buy a higher-grade FRAM filter for about the same price at Walmart.
Menards has great prices on Purolator filters.
The only reason I can see for a DIYer choosing the standard Honda filter is a concern that a claim might be denied during the warranty period for using a non-OEM oil filter.

When the dealer does the oil change on my Pilot, I request (and pay the slight upcharge for) the S2000 oil filter.
Once sourced from Filtech and now made by Mahle, it has metal end caps unlike the paper/fiber/composite ones for which the 'A02' and some other FRAM filters have received criticism.

 

My luck with finding Fram filters has been hit and miss. The oil filters I can usually find, but Fram engine air filters are impossible to find. I may end up using OEM.

 

I’m a + 1 for buying Honda filters in bulk, but to be fair I also have two Hondas that use the same filter. Think after shipping they are around $7.50ea and they way I roll it’s only going to be there for ~5,000miles anyway. 😄

FltMech