I took my civic si 1989 for oil change to an AAA-approved mechanic - they are trustworthy (don't overcharge; don't do excessive repair; and excellent quality). I got a bill and an oil filter was $9.95! (+$20 labor, the total was $47!.. not going there again just for oil change). It is "m18". So far other shops all charged $1-2 for a filter. Trusting them, I guess they used a premium filter. The question is - is it worth spending $10 for an oil filter?
Thanks.

 

heres what you should do.

go to your local walmart

buy the regular Mobil 1 fully sysnteic 5 quart jug for 21+ tax like 22- 23 bucks

go to a local Honda tuner shop they will sell u a oil filter for 5-7 $ or honda.

change it your self.. and youl save money on a systhetic oil change + a oil filter that correct for your honda..

honda oil filters = recommended for your handa <3 lol

 

If you google'oil filter reviews,' you can use your own judgment relating cost and quality
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/old_filters.shtml

 

FRAM = evil

 

^ yes, I have yet to read anything positive about the Fram filters. In fact, the domestic Honda filter (15400-PLM-A02) is a Fram filter parading around in a blue container. Avoid if it has 'Honeywell' stamped on it. However, the 15400-PLM-A01 is a much better Filtech filter, also in a blue container. Practically the same on the outside, much different on the inside.

 

im using fram oil filter's, and am quite happy with it. royal purple oil and fram= me happy. but i am going to try a mobil 1 filter next time to see the difference, but from what everyone is saying, about the gaskets sucking or there being 2 of them i dont know. maybe its because canada is getting different filters that dont suck? but all i have to say is i thoroughly enjoy my fram filter

 

I regularly do my own oil changes but when I'm 2 LAZY I take it to my Local Honda Dealer + Car wash included...All for $26 dollars OUT the DOOR. Can't beat that

 

Apparently, they do!! $47 for a freaking oil change? was it liquid gold??

 

zz...

dont be a noob cake man..

Honda filter is what u need to use, 1 its cheaper , 2 its better for your honda. its proven that those filters just work best in cleaning the oil

 

I took a fram oil filter, napa, honda, and mobile one. I saw zalled em all in half, Napa gold was the best, and its not too $$.