superhawk996 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm sure this has been blown up a million times but searching comes up with all kinda shit. I'm mostly interested in a cross reference to a purolator or motorcraft number if one exists unless there's strong evidence that I should stick to OEM or another specific filter. Also, if someone can educate me on making the search here better that'd be bitchen. I typed oil filter and got a million things that have nothing to do with oil filters. I'm guessing it's searching anything with either word, is there a way to make it search for both together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewtoy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Purolator L14612 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I believe the OEM filter comes with a new filler bolt washer. It is shrink-wrapped also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiXXation Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I believe the OEM filter comes with a new filler bolt washer. It is shrink-wrapped also. Not unless they started lately. All the ones I have on the shelf are shrink-wrapped filters only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I believe the OEM filter comes with a new filler bolt washer. It is shrink-wrapped also.Not unless they started lately. All the ones I have on the shelf are shrink-wrapped filters only. It has been several months since I last changed mine, and now that you mention it, the washer was taped to the shrink-wrapped filter. Don't know if I asked for it or whether it was just lagniappe on the part of the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 The Purolator filter is well-rated. Just go with that and you'll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I never had a washer included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I typically run the PL14610, which is the Pure One version, and longer than the PL14612. If you have the room between the header and the filter, I'd recommend the longer filter. 50,000 plus miles and I have NEVER changed that washer on the drain plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoWhee Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm using a hi-flo only because I bought a bunch of them on sale, next time it will be one of these, probably the Bosch since it's available in Canada. XX Oil Filters Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6. Mobil M1-108, about $12. Made by Champion. Bosch 3300, about $6. Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm using a hi-flo only because I bought a bunch of them on sale, next time it will be one of these, probably the Bosch since it's available in Canada. XX Oil Filters Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6. Mobil M1-108, about $12. Made by Champion. Bosch 3300, about $6. Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607 My Wal-mart doesn't have Super-Tech filters anymore, and they wanted $12 for the Bosch filter. It has been about a year since I last checked, however. I went with the Mobil. FYI, my Triumph Streety takes the same filter and so does my wifes Nissan Altima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 ....... 50,000 plus miles and I have NEVER changed that washer on the drain plug. Yeah, well, I am anal about how clean I keep my bike. It has caused problems.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was out getting ammo and a battery for my sandrail today and decided to pick up a filter. I was gonna grab the 14612 then started hunting. I saw that the 14610 was longer and had the same other specs so I grabbed it. When I got back and looked at clearance I decided it's probably not a good idea to put the filter that close to the header. I like the extra media, but the thought of it being that close to the exhaust is troubling. Not so much the heat into the oil, but that heat on the filter and by-pass spring. BTW, I've read all this crap about the oil changes being a pain because it gets all over the header and I didn't; what gives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 You drain the oil...some might dribble on the header pipe lower. You take the filter off. If you loosen it and let is drip the excess into a pan, less might get on the header as you work the filter out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBirdSlapper Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 You are supposed to change those???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Here... These Oil Filtershave 20 x 1.5mm threads,14 psi by-pass valve,anti-drain back valve,2.3" O.D. gasket2.5" to 3.5" long.If you have the room, I recommend the longer filters. Motorcycle Filters.None are recommended. AC Delco PF2135 AMSOil SMF103 Carquest 85358 AC Delco PF2135 FRAM PH6017A Honda 15410-MCJ-000 K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal. NAPA Gold 1358 Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator. STP SMO 17 WIX 51358 Recommended filters.All have superiorfiltering.About 2.5 inches long. Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6. Mobil M1-108, about $12.Made by Champion. Bosch 3300, about $6.Made by Champion. Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607Made by Champion. Automobile Filters,about 2.5 inches long. AC Delco PF1237 Baldwin B1400 Firestone TF2876 Hastings LF113 NAPA Gold 1365 Purolator L14612 STP S-02876 WalMart SuperTech ST6607 WIX 51365 .......... I did not post the longer filters... since they do not fit well. The last time I could find the WalMart SuperTechs ST6607 at my Local store, I piad $2.88 each and I bought everything they had. (5 or 6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Here... These Oil Filters have 20 x 1.5mm threads, 14 psi by-pass valve, anti-drain back valve, 2.3" O.D. gasket 2.5" to 3.5" long. If you have the room, I recommend the longer filters. Motorcycle Filters. None are recommended. AC Delco PF2135 AMSOil SMF103 Carquest 85358 AC Delco PF2135 FRAM PH6017A Honda 15410-MCJ-000 K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal. NAPA Gold 1358 Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator. STP SMO 17 WIX 51358 Recommended filters.All have superior filtering. About 2.5 inches long. Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6. Mobil M1-108, about $12.Made by Champion. Bosch 3300, about $6.Made by Champion. Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607Made by Champion. Automobile Filters,about 2.5 inches long. AC Delco PF1237 Baldwin B1400 Firestone TF2876 Hastings LF113 NAPA Gold 1365 Purolator L14612 STP S-02876 WalMart SuperTech ST6607 WIX 51365 .......... I did not post the longer filters... since they do not fit well. The last time I could find the WalMart SuperTechs ST6607 at my Local store, I piad $2.88 each and I bought everything they had. (5 or 6) This would be a great list to put in a sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 FWIW, the Purolator L14612 is the recommended filter for the very popular (and damn near bulletproof) Nissan VQ35DE (3.5L V6) found in the 350Z, Infiniti G35, etc... so it's pretty easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 So this list does not recommend the factory Honda filter? BTW-thanks for the list and the 1500 Goldwing uses the same filter as the XX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Your welcome, But I can't take all the credit; I just shortened up the list, to only include the most relevant info. Said list is a copy from here... http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html The guy has done a great service to the entire motorcycling community with that piece right there. As for the Longer filters that are listed on the webpage.... 3.5 instead of 2.75 long... they don't work well with the stock header. They are too long, and will hit the header when you are trying to start the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I just bought 12 of the Purolator PL14612 off ebay for $60.00 shipped With adapter I use the same filter on my SV650 along with the Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Randy Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks for the thread and link. I have always bought OEM and didn't know that the XX and ZX14 took the same filter. I also ordered the Suzuki adapter and now my Busa will also take the same filter as the rest of them. It will be nice just keeping one filter for all and paying about half the price, plus getting a better filter to boot. I was hoping my TSX would also use the PL14612, but it looks to take the longer PL14610. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The 14610 and the 14612 are the same filter, but the 14610 is just longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 I went with the PL14612. Woulda loved to use the longer 14610, but no room. It was $7.07 OTD at Pep Boys. I tore apart the OE filter that was on the bike. It's pretty well made looking, the only thing I didn't like about it initially is the flat steel spring holding the filter cartridge against the face plate, but it was very robust looking with incredible stiffness, nothing like what Fram uses which also acts as the bypass. The can is pretty thick and well rolled together and the cartridge was held together very well with steel end plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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