Did a little research on oil filters since it was time for a change and I needed to source a filter. Turns out Honda has (2) filters for our cars - 15400-PLM-A01 and 15400-PLM-A02. The differences between the 2 are illustrated below (not my pictures, just pictures I found on google). The A01 is what dealers used to sell, which is superior to the A02. The A02 is made by fram and the A01 is made by Filtech which is a subsidiary of Toyo Roki (who makes the HAMP filters).
Also shown is the HAMP oil filter and the similarities between it and 15400-PLM-A01. There are also (2) filters HAMP sells, the 1540-PLC-505 (Made in Japan by Toyo Roki ) and the 1540-RTA-505 (Made in the USA by Filtech).
Cliff notes:
Honda OEM Filter - Part #15400-PLM-A01 - Made by Filtech/Toyo Roki, superior filter to the A02, replaced by the A02
Honda OEM Filter - Part #15400-PLM-A02 - Made by Honeywell/Fram, sold at most dealers
HAMP Filter - Part #H1540-RTA-505 - Made by Filtech/Toyo Roki in USA
HAMP Filter - Part #H1540-PLC-505 - Made by Toyo Roki in Japan
I ended buying the OEM A01 filters since they are about 5 bucks a pop online compared to the 10 or 15 bucks for a HAMP filter.
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