Oil Filter info here

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https://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterXRef.html#5

[h13man]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

[F6Dave]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

[Mooskee]

https://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterXRef.html#5

Thanks for that link. I put a PDF of that info in my Valkyrie file.

[Grandpot]

K&N has a good looking chrome filter.  I have to special order it at local autoparts store. Normally get it next day.  Part number, KN 303C.

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

K&N has a good looking chrome filter.  I have to special order it at local autoparts store. Normally get it next day.  Part number, KN 303C.

If you buy the K+N, tighten it by hand only. Don't use a wrench on the welded-on nut to install it. Awhile back, there were several K+N housing failures. The general consensus was that they failed at the spot welds because people used wrenches or sockets to install them. Light fractures to the spot welds didn't leak immediately, but over time caused the cases to split open.

I'm not saying not to use the K+N. I sell Amsoil stuff but I don't push it or disparage the competitors.

[f-Stop]

I've used the Amsoil filters for years, but my reasonably priced Amsoil supplier shut down due to covid (he's back open now).  So while we were all shut down, I searched online for a filter and ended up with the Honda oil filter (plus, Mobil 1 synthetic) due to pricing.

Anyway...

Any pluses or minuses associated with the OEM filters?  I always figure the Honda engineers are pretty smart.

[Mikerthebiker]

Honda doesn't manufacture oil filters. Like everyone else, they farm it out to the lowest bidder. Enjoy your Chinese filter!

[Jess from VA]

I understand the Honda filters have the check valve, whoever makes them.

[cookiedough]

K&N has a good looking chrome filter.  I have to special order it at local autoparts store. Normally get it next day.  Part number, KN 303C.

If you like KN303 non chrome being black,  save about 4-5 bucks and get the hi-flo HF 303 same exact thing for around 8 or 9 bucks.  Use HI-FLO mfg. for all my cycles and ATV's for over a decade.  NO sense wasting 5 bucks on an oil filter that is identical especially if changing it once every year.

[h13man]

Use to get Bosch for $5 everyday @ Menards but they discontinued carry them as of late. $7 @ Autozone and most other auto stores.

[F6Dave]

Use to get Bosch for $5 everyday @ Menards but they discontinued carry them as of late. $7 @ Autozone and most other auto stores.

I wish there was a Menards around here. They have an amazing variety.

[98valk]

Honda doesn't manufacture oil filters. Like everyone else, they farm it out to the lowest bidder. Enjoy your Chinese filter!

Honda: Japan - Toyo Roki US - Filtech (subsidiary of Toyo Roki)

[h13man]

Use to get Bosch for $5 everyday @ Menards but they discontinued carry them as of late. $7 @ Autozone and most other auto stores.

I wish there was a Menards around here. They have an amazing variety.

Yes they do and good price's over Lowe's, Home Depot, Do It Yourself, Ace, or whatever local variant home supply store. Most the time all use the "same supplier" of product but Menards price's are usually much lower. I just bought 6 qts. Shell Formula oil for the truck @ $12 thus less than Wally charges for Supertech oil. (Made by Valvoline?) I'm usually in their store @ least once a week on average. About the only exception is I use H Depot for treated lumber source for special projects.

[Gideon]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

What quality issues did Purolator Pure One have? Inquiring minds want to know!

[98valk]

I use an oversized PureOne PL14459. larger dia, same length as OEM

Mann+Hummel now has full ownership of Purolator.

[F6Dave]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

What quality issues did Purolator Pure One have? Inquiring minds want to know!

There were problems with the filter media tearing.  Filter fanatics who cut them open for inspection found many examples.  There's more info on BobIsTheOilGuy and other forums.

[Gideon]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

What quality issues did Purolator Pure One have? Inquiring minds want to know!

There were problems with the filter media tearing.  Filter fanatics who cut them open for inspection found many examples.  There's more info on BobIsTheOilGuy and other forums.

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it, have used PureOne for years.

[F6Dave]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

What quality issues did Purolator Pure One have? Inquiring minds want to know!

There were problems with the filter media tearing.  Filter fanatics who cut them open for inspection found many examples.  There's more info on BobIsTheOilGuy and other forums.

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it, have used PureOne for years.

I used them in every vehicle I owned except my old BMW airhead that uses a cartridge filter.  I became concerned when I read a test that found the Pure One's dense media caused more of a pressure drop than other filters.  Then when I read about the torn media I started looking for an alternative.

[98valk]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

What quality issues did Purolator Pure One have? Inquiring minds want to know!

There were problems with the filter media tearing.  Filter fanatics who cut them open for inspection found many examples.  There's more info on BobIsTheOilGuy and other forums.

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it, have used PureOne for years.

I used them in every vehicle I owned except my old BMW airhead that uses a cartridge filter.  I became concerned when I read a test that found the Pure One's dense media caused more of a pressure drop than other filters.  Then when I read about the torn media I started looking for an alternative.

that's why I use an oversized Pure one. I have an autometer oil pressure gage installed.
only time I noticed a difference btwn this one and an oem size filter is when the oil is still below 150F.  with the oem size filter the gage will show higher pressure at higher RPMs until the oil gets to 150-170F whereas the Pure one will show lower pressure at 150F. this indicates to me that the oem is in bypass mode longer than the pure one.
I'm pretty sure that is what I'm seeing.
what do u think?

[F6Dave]

Been using the Bosch #3323 long filter for about 10 yrs. now. Use to use Supertech but Walmart discontinued them for a while thus I replaced them with Bosch.  Walmart reintroduced them using a different manufacture assumedly. The original was made by Champion.

I've switched to the Bosch filters too.  I used Pure One filters for years but Purolator was purchased by someone else, and they also had some quality issues that concerned me.

I have wondered who makes the current Supertech filters but haven't researched it.  They look like a quality product.

What quality issues did Purolator Pure One have? Inquiring minds want to know!

There were problems with the filter media tearing.  Filter fanatics who cut them open for inspection found many examples.  There's more info on BobIsTheOilGuy and other forums.

Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it, have used PureOne for years.

I used them in every vehicle I owned except my old BMW airhead that uses a cartridge filter.  I became concerned when I read a test that found the Pure One's dense media caused more of a pressure drop than other filters.  Then when I read about the torn media I started looking for an alternative.

that's why I use an oversized Pure one. I have an autometer oil pressure gage installed.
only time I noticed a difference btwn this one and an oem size filter is when the oil is still below 150F.  with the oem size filter the gage will show higher pressure at higher RPMs until the oil gets to 150-170F whereas the Pure one will show lower pressure at 150F. this indicates to me that the oem is in bypass mode longer than the pure one.
I'm pretty sure that is what I'm seeing.
what do u think?

That sounds reasonable.  One wild card is that in many of those tests where they cut open a filter and measure the media, the larger canisters do not always contain more media.  I wonder how much difference the oil's base viscosity makes?

Now if you get one of these Purolators with torn media you'll always be in bypass mode!

[98valk]

"the larger canisters do not always contain more media. "

I've seen that with some longer filters, which is why the larger diameter one I use actually has more filter material.  It's a common size.

here is the wix #
https://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/Exactmatch.aspx?PartNo=pl14459