Genuine Honda Oil Filters

Honda Oil Filters: What You Need to Know

What They Do

They capture two things: 1. impurities from the motor oil production process and 2. infiltrates from the oil's lubrication process. (This is a lot like what engine and cabin air filters do for a vehicle -- trap contaminants.) If your Honda didn't have one, its oil pump and the pump's bearings would wear out and cause engine problems.

Unfortunately, no oil filter is permanent. Sooner or later, the one your ride has will degrade with age, that is, if it doesn't otherwise clog. When that happens, it'll break down, and those engine troubles will result. The best way to avoid them: regular oil filter replacement.

When You Change One

At every oil change, or during every other flush and replacement. Either way, every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or so, or about every 3 months. If you have an extended-life oil filter, however, it may last up to 10,000 miles.

How You Tell it's Time to Replace it

Look for a few telltale signs. They include:

• Dirty, overly smoky exhaust
• Oil pressure loss
• An oil leak
• A sputtering engine
• Metallic sounds coming from the engine

Which Ones Fit Your Vehicle

That depends on its required thread and gasket sizes. Installing a filter that fits your vehicle exactly is vital, as the wrong size almost invariably causes oil leaks, or worse, detachment -- a result that itself causes severe (and expensive) engine damage. The answer, though: one your brand makes.

Why a Genuine OEM Oil Filter is the Best Choice for Your Honda

Automakers design them to spec for their models. In other words, using a Honda oil filter is a fitment guarantee. You can order them online at our auto parts store -- everything from lower- to full-flow types and with media ranging from paper to synthetic fiber. Just browse by model and year to find the ones you need. Buy now, and we'll ship fast, straight to your address.