i use FRAM double-guard, no problems yet.

 

Get a Mobil 1 #M1-105 @ KMart and call it good.
Check out Todd's (marcucci) excellent thread on the subject

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RedY2KS2k
[B]If it's going to cost you sleep worrying about the Fram, why not just change the filter and the 1/2 quart or so of oil that will come out with it?

 

Fram Filters will cause you no harm. I have used them for many years on many cars. I did read the excellent article concerning filters and will no longer use these filters. However it is not hurt your car.

 

I looked extensively at oil filter tests a few months ago. Out of all the filters I could find tested by 3rd parties (not the manufacturer or user) I decided to go with the Amsoil. It's a few dollars more than the others, but the price makes little difference in auto upkeep for a year. I do remember that Honda filters bought in the US were not the quality of the ones available in Japan. There was even information given on how to determine which Honda filter you had. I change oil every 2500 miles, so filter quality probably makes very little difference - but I really like my S and wouldn't want to hurt it!

 

It's not likely that any filter on the market will show any immediate major problems. But if Honda is willing to use 5W-20 Oil in their newer engines, I must assume that their tolerances are tight enough that any contaminants/debris of any undue size would cause long term problems... Since I am not in a position to test the different filters, I just keep it simple and have a bunch of Honda Oil filters sitting around...