Correct oil filter?

98 Accord, 4cyl , LX , VTEC

P/N 15400-PLM-A01, smaller filter,then the old one, and the base of the
filter is contacting the
the metal casting, along with the
gasket. When I bought
them at the dealer, I asked the parts guy if these, were the correct ones.
He said Honda made a change and these should do it. He is full of crap,
because it leaks, and connot be tightened, and it is Sunday, so off I go to
Autozone.
Just pisses me off! Did Honda make a change in there filters?
Thanks,
Andy

 

Yes..they made a universal filter that is supposed to fit most Hondas.... My
96 Accord Ex 4cyl vtec used to be a more substantial filter, but now they
are kind of puny little filters which requires me to buy a new smaller
filter wrench..


You may have the wrong filter but I would think there is something else
going on..perhaps the gasket is twisted or missing or the old gasket is
stuck on or there is dirt on the surface...I don't know.

I have some newer filters in the garage..I will post later when I get the
number off of them.


CaptainKrunch

 

Capt.
Check it out... The bottom of the filter bottoms out just when the gasket
bottoms,
the edge of the filter rubs into the casting on the oilfilter mount.
I don't know, but I put a Fram to replace it,it has a larger bottom and
clears the casting, and it is fine.. Andy

 

The part number you have is the same part number I have on my oil filters
that I have been using. I have several still wrapped in plastic. The
gasket is an oring hybrid type. It doesn't go much above the metal filter
lip but it tightens fine and it doesn't leak. I suspect the metal to metal
contact would prevent over tightening of the filter. If your mating
surfaces are clean there shouldn't be any leaks. The instructions on the
side say turn to make contact then turn 3/4 of a turn.

CaptainKrunch