'03 CR-V Oil filter...new one looks smaller

You're just being a troll =)

I was just stating that the magnet is pretty weak, and doesn't really
filter a significant amount of particles. Magnetic strength is
significantly reduced with heat, just read any physics text.

i got the impression you were saying that magnetic drain plugs work
wonders at preventing engine wear. Which it doesn't. It might indicate you
have a tons of crap flowing through your engine, but won't really reduce a
significant amount of particles through its heafty magnetic strength.

ok it does work. but how well? The original post i replied to stated that
this magnetic oil filter cap product works wonders at reducing particles
in your engine. I say this cannot be true, because there are no magnets
that are significantly that strong to attract the majority of the
particles in your oil, that are economically.

 

You're just being a troll =)

I was just stating that the magnet is pretty weak, and doesn't really
filter a significant amount of particles. Magnetic strength is
significantly reduced with heat, just read any physics text.

i got the impression you were saying that magnetic drain plugs work
wonders at preventing engine wear. Which it doesn't. It might indicate you
have a tons of crap flowing through your engine, but won't really reduce a
significant amount of particles through its heafty magnetic strength.

ok it does work. but how well? The original post i replied to stated that
this magnetic oil filter cap product works wonders at reducing particles
in your engine. I say this cannot be true, because there are no magnets
that are significantly that strong to attract the majority of the
particles in your oil, that are economically.

 

How do you know that the quality is the same? Are you privy to internal
test data?

Honda also changed suppliers and construction.

Isn't it possible that Honda might be cutting corners to save money?

John

 

How do you know that the quality is the same? Are you privy to internal
test data?

Honda also changed suppliers and construction.

Isn't it possible that Honda might be cutting corners to save money?

John

 

How do you know that the quality is the same? Are you privy to internal
test data?

Honda also changed suppliers and construction.

Isn't it possible that Honda might be cutting corners to save money?

John

 

No they're still made by Fram as they have been for a while. The old style
Filtechs have been difficult to get from many dealers for a while but
apparently there *is* a Filtech equivalent of the new design.

I think it's just more a case of making the dealers happier with a
consolidation of parts, so they don't have to carry more than one type of
oil fiilter. I dunno if the smaller size is necessary for an given new
model due to space/clearance issues but smaller oil filters are not that
unusual from any auto mfr. The '93 Camry we had a while back had a tiny
oil filter.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

 

No they're still made by Fram as they have been for a while. The old style
Filtechs have been difficult to get from many dealers for a while but
apparently there *is* a Filtech equivalent of the new design.

I think it's just more a case of making the dealers happier with a
consolidation of parts, so they don't have to carry more than one type of
oil fiilter. I dunno if the smaller size is necessary for an given new
model due to space/clearance issues but smaller oil filters are not that
unusual from any auto mfr. The '93 Camry we had a while back had a tiny
oil filter.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

 

No they're still made by Fram as they have been for a while. The old style
Filtechs have been difficult to get from many dealers for a while but
apparently there *is* a Filtech equivalent of the new design.

I think it's just more a case of making the dealers happier with a
consolidation of parts, so they don't have to carry more than one type of
oil fiilter. I dunno if the smaller size is necessary for an given new
model due to space/clearance issues but smaller oil filters are not that
unusual from any auto mfr. The '93 Camry we had a while back had a tiny
oil filter.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

 

They do this with other parts too. It's called "rationalization". They've
done it with the front brake pads for my '91 Integra.


I dunno if the smaller size is necessary for an given

The OEM filter for our Tercel is even smaller than the new Honda one. It's
about the same diameter, but 3/8" shorter than the new Honda one.

 

They do this with other parts too. It's called "rationalization". They've
done it with the front brake pads for my '91 Integra.


I dunno if the smaller size is necessary for an given

The OEM filter for our Tercel is even smaller than the new Honda one. It's
about the same diameter, but 3/8" shorter than the new Honda one.

 

They do this with other parts too. It's called "rationalization". They've
done it with the front brake pads for my '91 Integra.


I dunno if the smaller size is necessary for an given

The OEM filter for our Tercel is even smaller than the new Honda one. It's
about the same diameter, but 3/8" shorter than the new Honda one.

 

If there made by Fram which I use why not just buy a Fram at Wal-mart $2.89
ea.

Tom

me??

 

If there made by Fram which I use why not just buy a Fram at Wal-mart $2.89
ea.

Tom

me??

 

If there made by Fram which I use why not just buy a Fram at Wal-mart $2.89
ea.

Tom

me??

 

Because they're made to better specs.

 

Because they're made to better specs.

 

Because they're made to better specs.

 

Brake pads? Is this a friction material difference? Surely they can't
change the size in any way.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

 

Brake pads? Is this a friction material difference? Surely they can't
change the size in any way.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??

 

Brake pads? Is this a friction material difference? Surely they can't
change the size in any way.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??