Best Oil Filter?

[Dr. Jimbo]

Sorry if this question is redundant. I searched the forum and I probably missed it. I understand that the Honda oem filter is a good way to go, but what is the part # that is the best application for the S2k?
Thanks for your help.
Jimbo

[HELL_ON_WHEELS]

the one I just got was Part# 15400-PCX-004

P.S. don't forget the oil crush washer

[Java Junky]

You want the part #??? Sheesh! What happened to "what brand is better than the others?".
Afraid I can't quote you the number off the top'a my head (but if you need a # for Chevy slant-plug heads r' most Ford 9" pun'kin parts I could oblige)
If nobody supplies the # on-site, the guys down at your local Ma Honda's Parts counter won't steer ya wrong Jimbo.
Parts-people r' always lookin' for any excuse to spout off a number out'a their head n' workin' the backside'a the counter doesn't give the opportunity for much satisfaction. Go give 'em a chance to impress you.
Be well.
Java

[gomarlins3]

As quoted from twohoos:
Honda 15400-PCX-004
Recommended for the S2000? YES.

(photo by Triple-H)

Comments: Made in Japan by Toyo Roki Mfg., this is the current Honda OEM filter specified (worldwide?) for use in the S2000 only. It superseded the U.S.-spec 15400-P0H-305 in mid-2003. As reviewed by Road Rage at http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=191911, this filter has good construction and good filter media. NOTE: As described here, this filter appears to be identical to the HAMP filter.

Honda 15400-P0H-305
Recommended for the S2000? YES, esp. for shorter drain intervals.

(photo by marcucci)

Comments: Made in the U.S. by Filtech, this is the original OEM filter specified for the S2000 in the U.S. for MY00-MY03. It has been superseded by the 15400-PCX-004. As reviewed by marcucci at http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/old_filters.shtml, this filter has good construction, but the filter media is not great ("fuzziness" may be a concern for extended drain intervals). If you still have these lying around, there's no need to toss them.

Honda 15400-PR3-014
Recommended for the S2000? YES.

(photo by marcucci)

Comments: Made in Japan by Toyo Roki, this is the original OEM filter specified for the S2000 in Japan for MY00-MY03. It has been superseded by the 15400-PCX-004. As reviewed by marcucci at http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/old_filters.shtml, this filter has good construction and good filter media.

Honda 15400-PT7-005
Recommended for the S2000? NO.

(photo by marcucci)

Comments: Made in Canada by Fram, this is the original OEM filter specified for the S2000 (and most Honda cars) in Canada for MY00-MY03. It has been superseded by the 15400-PCX-004 for the S2000, and by the 15400-PLM-A01 for other Honda cars. As reviewed by marcucci at http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/old_filters.shtml, this filter has mediocre construction and filter media, and is distinctly smaller than the U.S. and JDM filters. They were common in the U.S. as substitutes for the 15400-P0H-305 when dealer stock ran low. If you still have these lying around, use them on your Civic or toss them.

HAMP Synergy (model ??)
Recommended for the S2000? YES.

(photo by Honda)

Comments: Made in Japan, marketed by Honda under the name HAMP (Honda Aftermarket Parts). Appears to be essentially identical to the 15400-PCX-004. As reviewed by marcucci at http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/old_filters.shtml, this filter has good construction and good filter media.

Honda 15400-PLM-A01
Recommended for the S2000? NO.

(photo by H and A Accessories)

Comments: Made in the U.S. by Filtech, this is the current universal Honda OEM filter specified for use in most Honda cars, but NOT the S2000. It is distinctly smaller than the U.S. and JDM S2000 filters.

Honda 15400-PLM-A02
Recommended for the S2000? NO.

Comments: Made in the U.S. by Fram, and probably equivalent to the Fram part #7317 pictured above, this was the universal Honda OEM filter specified for use in most Honda cars until mid-2003, but NOT the S2000. It is distinctly smaller than the U.S. and JDM S2000 filters, and was widely recognized as being a generally poor-to-mediocre filter.

[HELL_ON_WHEELS]

WOW!! that sums it up GO! (do you have a day job LOL)

[Dr. Jimbo]

Holy Dipstick, Batman! Thanks for the great response. I saw a lot of talk about filters on s2ki.com about what's better and that fram sucks but I was left confused. I got what I wanted right here in plain english.
Thanks my S2k bros,
Jimbo

[Java Junky]

Go, I do believe that you've outdone yourself.
Be well.
Java

[gomarlins3]

I just copied and pasted it folks. I mentioned the author at the top. I have to give credit where it is due.

[bjurasz]

What is the oil crush washer? Also does anyone have any success siphoning the oil out the dipstick tube rather than drain from the pan? A buddy does that on his '05.

[Scott]

The crush washer goes in between the drain bolt and the oil pan. It isn't always necessary to replace it at every oil change, but considering they cost about 25 cents each, there's no good reason not to.

As for siphoning oil, it's a very bad idea. Namely because you will never get nearly as much oil out. And the oil you do get out first will be the more viscous "good" oil. Over time, sludge will build up in the engine and performance will suffer. The way I see it, unless you've got very long and thin arms, it's much easier to change the oil filter from underneath the car. So you might as well put it up on jackstands and drain the old oil from the pan.

[Java Junky]

I'm totally with Scott bein' against the siphonin' through the dipstick hole idea. It leaves the oil that you most wanna get rid of still in the pan.
The way I read this is that you'd be riskin' engine damage so that some easy maintenance can be avoided.
If it becomes that much of an uncherished chore, take it down to the guys at (shudder) Jiffy-Lube r' somethin'. Even that's better than leavin' a portion of your old oil in the pan each time you "change" your oil by siphonin'.
You might wanna try n' talk your buddy out'a his evil ways too BJ. Down the line he's gonna thank you for it.
It's not that hard a chore n' it gives you a chance to eyeball the underside.
Be well.
Java

[HELL_ON_WHEELS]

Plus It's fun and makes you feel good to work on your own car

[bjurasz]

That's what I figured about siphoning, though my friend swears he's measured what comes out. He's usually pretty anal about this stuff. I'll just put my old hydraulic jack back to good use. Now, my manual, jacking points, etc...