Anyone using an S2000 oil filter?

Silver02EX · 05-22-2005

I did some search on the OEM honda oil filter. I was considering using the OEM (Filtech) filter part # 15400-PLM-A01... I also found out that an S2000 filter would word for our Civic's? (D17A2) and is a better filter than the Filtech ones. I just wanted to see if anyone is using the OEM S200 filters in their cars? and what's the part number for it?

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Al Gore FTW · 05-22-2005

not me, i use purolator pureone filters with mobil1 5w20 (used to be 0w20)

aznboysrfr · 05-22-2005

I'm curious about this too ... hamp filters are almost identical to the s2k filters

S2000man01 · 05-22-2005

The S2000 filter is probably not the best filter for your car. It's purpose designed for the required flow pressures and requirements for the S2000 engine. You may not get proper oil flow.

ragingSPAM · 05-22-2005

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Originally Posted by S2000man01

The S2000 filter is probably not the best filter for your car. It's purpose designed for the required flow pressures and requirements for the S2000 engine. You may not get proper oil flow.

yup exactly true...i use amsoil filters

armieo · 05-22-2005

I went to Honda and the mechanic said the filter that they had in the bin was for all cars. I don't know.

S2000man01 · 05-22-2005

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Originally Posted by armieo

I went to Honda and the mechanic said the filter that they had in the bin was for all cars. I don't know.

Surprisingly there are too many dealerships that have no idea there is a seperate filter for the S2000 vs all the other hondas.

the filter with PLM in the part number is for all hondas, where the PCX is made for the S2000 only.

DestnationUnkwn · 05-23-2005

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Originally Posted by Silver02EX

I did some search on the OEM honda oil filter. I was considering using the OEM (Filtech) filter part # 15400-PLM-A01...

OEM Honda filters are no longer made by Filtech, they are made by Honeywell(Fram).........crap. Find another kind of filter. I think the S2000 filters are still made by Toyo Roki? ....Dont know cause I dont own one. But I do know that all US and Canadian oil Filters for all other models are made by Honeywell(Fram). They put Honeywell on some filters cause Fram is considered by most as crap.

S2000man01 · 05-23-2005

The S2000 filter is not a fram filter. Unsure who makes it, but I know it's not FRAM.

Flashlightboy · 05-23-2005

Yes, you can use the filter safely and with complete confidence per Honda. A couple of years ago they switched from the S2000 sized filter to the modern thimble however they published a memo that said the larger filter can be used interchangeably.

Remember, Civics were using the larger filter until 2001? so it was (is) safe to use. I have one at home right now that I'll use next change. M1 104.

S2000man01 · 05-23-2005

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Originally Posted by Flashlightboy

A couple of years ago they switched from the S2000 sized filter to the modern thimble however they published a memo that said the larger filter can be used interchangeably.

Remember, Civics were using the larger filter until 2001?

(the following info is from an oil thread on the S2000 filter on s2ki)
The PCX filter is not the same filter as the one you talk about here. The PCX S2000 filter was not created until 2004, so you're kinda leading people down the wrong path here. You are referring to the old PLM filter.

The PCX filter, while it will fit, could cause improper oil flow, since the oil flow requirements of the S2000 and bypass valve limits, etc, are COMPLETELY different than any other honda. So I'd advise against using the PCX filter on a civic or any other car other than the S2000. If you had to temporarily use one, then it'd be ok, but don't continue using them.

Flashlightboy · 05-23-2005

S2000,

I stand corrected on the newer filter. In case there is some confusion, the older PLM filters are ok even on cars where the thimble filter is now spec'd but the PCX filters shouldn't be used.

Eclectic · 05-23-2005

since fram doesn't seem to be a good choice, what's a good aftermarket brand for oil filters? thanks

Flashlightboy · 05-23-2005

PureOne, Wix, Mobil 1, K&N, Amsoil are well spoken of. I'm sure that there are others equally suitable.

thiscrackerntam · 05-23-2005

No filter in the aftermarket world is gonna be better for your honda engine than the Filtech filter that is recommended for your engine by honda. Thats just my opinion...Nothing is better for your honda than genuine honda replacement parts. (for the most part anyway)