For the most up-to-date information, I'd be looking on Bob is the Oil Guy forums. While we may have some good conversations on here and some knowledgeable members, that's all they do over there.

 

I'm using the Bosch 3323 for my Pilot, and the OEM (15400-PLM-A02) for my CRV (while it's under warranty). The holy grail of filters is no longer being produced, the Honda 15400-PLM-A01 made by filtech.

With the exception of the s2000, Honda engines don't seem to picky. It seems just about any filter is fine in the J35s.

But I do agree with @cintocrunch, BITOG is loaded with opinions, some of them even based on facts.

 

I'd just like to find the right (current) filter and get a case and be done.

Things and brand quality can change over time. I typically use Purolator, Wix, Mobil-1 etc whomever is on sale. Regular oil change intervals with synthetic fluids help keep my Pilot healthy. No need to buy a case as a few on the garage shelf should suffice.

 

After experimenting with several, Wix XP or Napa Gold are very well made filters. Made with synthetic fibers. For more bang for the buck, I use Wix 51334XP. It is about 16% larger than the 57356XP and has the same bypass valve pressure rating as the 57356XP at 9-11 GPM.
Some filters are higher (not a good thing). If the bypass doesn't open if filter clogs, there is a risk oil pump spring relief valve failure.
I avoid economy priced filters. I'd at least buy at mid price range.

 

After experimenting with several, Wix XP or Napa Gold are very well made filters. Made with synthetic fibers. For more bang for the buck, I use Wix 51334XP. It is about 16% larger than the 57356XP and has the same bypass valve pressure rating as the 57356XP at 9-11 GPM.
Some filters are higher (not a good thing). If the bypass doesn't open if filter clogs, there is a risk oil pump spring relief valve failure.
I avoid economy priced filters. I'd at least buy at mid price range.

I love how every online tool says that this filter does not fit 1st or 2nd gen Pilots...

 

You can also check YouTube videos for the latest oil filter comparison. I recently watched one where the guy cut open a good handful of conventional and synthetic oil filters, and it was very educational. It showed what the cheapie filters are made from (avoid those) and that a high cost filter doesn’t necessarily mean better quality materials were used in its production.

 

As I always say, I change my oil filter every oil change, and I use.....
Drum roll please......
SuperTech- the Walmart brand. They have good reviews, and they're cheap.

 

I'm not confident that this reduced size filter last 5k miles before the bypass valve will need to open.

 

for years I used to run purolator on my Jeep. on my honda's I run fram ultra. been running the SAME filter on my civic since the first oil change was done by me and every subsequent oil change. I will have owned the vehicle 10 years at the end of the month, no oil related issues.

 

guess I should have been more specific. not literally the same filter has been left on the vehicle for 10 years but the same part number canister is replaced at every MM dash light notification

 

I stick with OEM filters. I buy in quantity on Ebay or even the dealer. They are a far better deal than what you get at Wal Mart or Autozone. I change oil every 5k, so filter media, while important, isn't a deal breaker.

 

If I insisted on a Honda filter, I'd want to make sure it's genuine, making sure it was sourced from a dealership.

Or maybe not.

 

The oil filter that I use and serves me well is the Mobil 1, M1-110A. I use this filter in my Pilot, '12 Civic Si, and '10 CRV and it hasn't failed me yet. I've cut open a few of them and they've all been clean to what I could see. They typically see from 5K-15K per change and I couldn't be happier with them.

 

I personally like the Fram Ultra Synthetic filter. They’re very high quality unlike most of the typical Frams.

 

I could have sworn I saw a Project Farm video on oil filters, but for the life of me I can't find it. Need to work on my Google-Fu.

But for me it's usually Mobil-1, Wix or the most expensive Fram, whichever's on sale for cheap.

 

I could have sworn I saw a Project Farm video on oil filters, but for the life of me
But for me it's usually Mobil-1, Wix or the most expensive Fram, whichever's on sale for cheap.

Project Farm has tested both air filters and motor oil, but so far doesn't seem to have tested oil filters.
@Nail Grease seems to prefer the Wix XP oil filter - with the leaky pressure relief valve.

 

I agree with @Nail Grease. If you're buying OEM, avoid Amazon and eBay. I would stick with Rock Auto or walk into a dealer.

 

been using Fram since day 1, currently 217000 miles, never had an oil supply/pressure related problem

 

I've used Fram "orange can of death" back in the day helping my dad service the '69 Bonneville without any issues until I heard about it on the internet

 

true story... the last auto parts store I worked at a customer sued us because he claimed the fram filter we sold him caused his engine to fail (diesel) forget if it was a chevy/ford/dodge, one of the three. anyway, I went to court representing the company (advance auto parts) because they were too cheap to hire a lawyer, but fram actually sent a representative from the company along with their own lawyer to defend against the guy's claim.
I'm pretty sure he ended up getting nothing from the whole ordeal as he couldn't actually prove either company did anything wrong. hope he learned his lesson, never go the cheapest route.

 

I avoid Fram filters. otherwise I usually go with whatever but kind of prefer STP or Mobil1 just because.

true story... the last auto parts store I worked at a customer sued us because he claimed the fram filter we sold him caused his engine to fail (diesel) forget if it was a chevy/ford/dodge, one of the three.

Likely a Camaro. His car probably ended up on craigslist with an ad that looked like, "Car will run fine once you put an engine in it. Don't lowball me, I know what I have."

 

In the blue corner we have XGS and in the red corner we have NG. May you both come out swinging and let the better be victorious!

Seriously - can you 2 grow up or just drop your pants already to declare a winner and/or call a truce?

You 2 try to one up each other on every thread and it’s not only annoying - but it’s starting to get boring.

 

You could always choose a side and ignore the other.
¯\(ツ)/¯

 

Purolater One last oil change.

 

This would be nice to have clarified...
I passed on buying Purolator oil filters because of the bypass valve being a higher pressure compared to Wix. What should the bypass valve pressure spec be for a Honda V6?

 

What's the idle oil pressure for a J series? These pressure relief numbers are pretty low, I'd think either of those filters are bypassing most of the time under load. Maybe very low throttle, coasting and idling may be low enough pressure to keep the bypass from opening.

 

@Nail Grease
While our plant was still open the Chrysler labled filters were made by Purolater.
(Shipped in Purolater shipping containers)

 

Just find it odd that two major oil filter producers have two different bypass valve settings and say it's for my vehicle.

 

Maybe that's how you increase the mileage rating for an oil filter.
You increase the pressure setting for the bypass valve so it doesn't open until the filter media has trapped more contaminants.

 

Does the OEM filter list a bypass pressure?
I would think a higher bypass pressure would keep the filter filtering longer.

 

Does the OEM filter list a bypass pressure?
I would think a higher bypass pressure would keep the filter filtering longer.

True, but then I begin to worry about the Oil Pressure Relief Valve Spring. These have been known to break in the oil pump.

 

I use Purolator Boss oil filters on all of our cars. We purchased our 2004 Pilot new, currently at 340,000 miles and runs like new. Mobile 1 full synthetic High Mileage Extended Performance engine oil. The only engine issue has been the rear main engine oil seal failure (leaked excessively).

 

I’ve never heard of this oil filter program in the CA county (Sonoma) that I live in. That’s a great incentive to keep folks from just dumping them in the trash. I end up bringing old car fluids and oil filters to the county hazardous disposal site once a year. I feel your pain with gas prices.

The average price for 87 has risen to $4.90 a gallon where I live. I’ve passed a few stations that surpassed $5 per gallon for regular.

 

https://www.roseville.ca.us/news/what_s_happening_in_roseville/free_oil_filter_exchange_all_october_
You will have to stop in Placer County on your trip to Reno then and exchange as many filters you want (iOctober). They do not even bother to check your residence. Limit is 1 per visit so bring family/friends or visit more stores. I know that this program is run in other counties (different months) but not too many people know about it.

 

My .02

1. AMSOIL
2. WIX XP

 

I use Wix or Napa Gold (made by Wix).