OIL filters (off-brand)

[Big-D]

You guys think too much, try too hard, and spend your money foolishly.

I prefer to use Walmart Supertech filters. They are actually rated very high on the oil filter list.

However, if I were to go with Howie's method, I would conserve and only use one (1) sheet.

 

[UHOH]

There's nothing special about the OEM filter. It's comparable to the better filters out on the market.

Oops, wrong if you're talking about construction / design. The FJR OEM filter is fundamentally different one of a kind.

The FJR OEM filter internal cage (that supports the filter medium) is made of plastic, regular filters are metal here (including Fram, Walmart). [You can see difference and you can stick a v. small magnet inside to confirm this.]

The FJR OEM filter medium is an open cell sponge like material, that is compressed v. tightly in the small openings of the internal cage (above); I estimate that the total surface area of the filtering sponge filled openings, thru which all oil must flow, to be ~1 sq. inch.

Regular filters are made from a thick sort of filtering paper that is multiple folded (pleated) to gain surface area for the oil to flow thru; the filtering surface area is ~100 sq. inches.

The FJR OEM filter does not have a separate high pressure bypass valve, unlike regular filters.

I later confirmed this by examining a cut open specimen that a friend has (mcrider007).

But, the OEM filter is sold for the FJR, and if it's a one of a kind design then there may/must be a reason for it (mcrider007's point to me).

So I use the black SuperTech Walmart filters. Go figure.

 

[Zorlac]

It's ST7317 Mike.

 

[noland]

Mobil 1 Brand - M1-110. No problems. No worries.

Additional from Mobil: https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorO...lters_FAQs.aspx

 

[jhedges]

Mobil 1 Brand - M1-110. No problems. No worries.
Additional from Mobil: https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorO...lters_FAQs.aspx

Absolutely! Also fits in my Ridgeline truck too. Nice that one filter will fit both.

 

[rickysnickers]

Just to add to this, I've been using the Bosch filter on my scooter and have had no problems with it at all.

Rick

 

[jim oneill]

Rotella synthetic and Super Tech filter both from Walmart Perfect!

 

[GPRIDER]

Just to add to this, I've been using the Bosch filter on my scooter and have had no problems with it at all.
Rick

I also use the Bosch 3323 on my FJR. Acutally since 2004. No problems. There has been tons of stuff written about this and tested out by others. Do a little searching and decide for yourself.

GP

 

[dcarver]

BTW, Napa sells 2 different filters. I use the 'motorsports performance' one, or words to that effect. It has different filtering and flow rates than the 'regular' one that's specific to motorbikes. According to my Napa dude.

 

[racer]

Rotella synthetic and Super Tech filter both from Walmart Perfect!

Plus the sticker peels right off the filter, leaving it all black.