Just get the Wally world Super tech #6607. Made in the USA . Been using them since my first Wing back in 2003.

 

LOL,, $3 a filter.... I refreshed the page just to be sure! Damn that WW and their deals!

 

Yup, those $3.00 Super Tech filters are not too bad but the Honda Filter does have more filter media.

 

So , I just used my last Honda filter, part number 15410-MFJ-D01. We all know Honda will change part numbers for any reason. Is it likely that the one ending in "01" is their "Assembled in USA" supplier and the one ending in "02" is a Chinese supplier? Need to check dealer stock and grab the "01" if use of Assembled in USA Honda oil filters is important to you.

 

I just saw another thread where GoldWingGreg posted this same information. Sorry.

 

Japanese manufacturers are doing what most are doing, saving and cutting cost to "maximize" profits...by going to China.

 

Wasn't the 6607 also the FRAM filter number?

 

Fram was 6017A

 

I buy KN-204-1, a K&N filter from Amazon. $9.99 today. Where they're made, I really don't care. It works.

 

I had a riding buddy have his K&N filter start leaking mid-ride, days after changing the filter. There have been many reports of fake/copycat K&N branded filters and even more of the nut on the filter itself breaking off.
I started using the Purolator PL14612, changing out the filter every oil change. Same price, $9.99 off Amazon. More peace of mind.

 

"Are things THAT bad that Honda has to farm their oil filters out to China? If I pay $16 a pop for a filter, its damn well gonna be made here."

It wasn't that long ago that the Honda filters were $10, then $12, now $16 and made in China. Who is making the killing here? Cheaper production source and higher price. Won't be long before they are $20!

 

"Are things THAT bad that Honda has to farm their oil filters out to China? If I pay $16 a pop for a filter, its damn well gonna be made here."

If you remove the seat on the new wings, you'll find the main wiring harness is made in China. $2,554 bucks. The sub wiring harnesses are also made in China. It's a global economy.

 

On a whim I went a local stealership today. Looked to see how much of a markup they have on AmsOil "for metrics". They want $15 a quart... ok Looks like I can check that off the shopping list.
Next was to ask the parts buy for an oil filter for my 2012 GL. He hands me a 15410-MFJ-D02 and says they are $16 each. I spun it around to double check the part number and on the plastic wrap there's the correct number with the words Made in China. I put it back on the counter. The PG says "What isn't made in China". My response was "the oil filter I put on my Wing, that's what".
Are things THAT bad that Honda has to farm their oil filters out to China? If I pay $16 a pop for a filter, its damn well gonna be made here.

Rant over....

Three times the filter media and a quality check valve vs 1/3 the filter media and a plastic check valve. Now which do I want filtering the oil in my Wings engine? If we made something comparable here at home for a similar price, then I'm with the MIA crowd. For now, seeing that level of quality, I don't care where it's made. Using anything less is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. Good luck in your quest.

 

That's for sure. Plus, Honda probably did us all a favor by having it made over there. If it was made here, the filter might sell for $30.

 

Too bad that cutaway photo doesn't show if that's the -D01 or the -D02 model.

 

There's a motorcycle filters equivalent chart by CALSI and it shows quality filters that could be used alternates vs the OEM. I'll copy paste a link when I can get to my PC. Oil Filter Cross Reference


K&N filters with welded nut plate...... people have gone down because the weld fractured and then the bike dumped oil all over the back tire. Somebody is going to get killed.

Google Search

 

There's a motorcycle filters equivalent chart by CALSI and it shows quality filters that could be used alternates vs the OEM. I'll copy paste a link when I can get to my PC. Oil Filter Cross Reference

The above Cross Reference Chart hasn't been updated since 3/9/17

 

Just found three of the Assembled in USA filters.

 

Okay, so wait a sec...

There's two (and only two) schools of thought here.

1. Honda filter - best on planet Earth!

-or-

2. Filter made in China? What was Honda thinking when they made that decision!

Interesting discussion on the topic here:

Honda oil filter 15410-MFJ -d02 | Cleaning, Oil, Maint.

I used to get Honda filters and the part number was 15410-MFJ-D01. I changed the oil abs filter tonight and wasn’t until I cleaned up that I noticed the part number. I googled it and most of the results indicated jt was for a couple 2019 and 2020 bikes in the 750 class did this filter replace...

www.st-owners.com

Post #17 has an interesting nugget of wisdom.

More here:

OEM oilfilters CRF1100 ATAS DCT 2020

What are the OEM numbers of the oilfilter and the DCT oilfilter for a CRF1100 ATAS DCT 2020? Can't find it on the world wide web....... Thanks!

www.africatwinforum.com

Specifically, see post #7.

Finally, play some games with substitutability...

Oil filter cross reference

111 replacement oil filters for HONDA 15410-MFJ-D01. See cross reference chart for HONDA 15410-MFJ-D01 and more than 200.000 other oil filters.

www.oilfilter-crossreference.com

Oil filter cross reference

244 replacement oil filters for HONDA 15410-MCJ-000. See cross reference chart for HONDA 15410-MCJ-000 and more than 200.000 other oil filters.

www.oilfilter-crossreference.com

Caveat: Just because it's on this list doesn't necessarily imply suitability for use in any given application.

 

Safety Recall Notice

recall I think the welds on the nut attachment was a problem...

 

Today was the my first oil change with the new to me wing. I went for it without removing the lower plastic. It was easy peazy. My torque wrench and socket didn't fit so the calibrated elbow was used.

Well... so much for the made here thing... I ended up going with a HiFlow filter. I'm the 2nd owner and the shop that serviced the bike before me used Amsoil and a HiFlow filter (with the nut on top).

I bought the oil direct from Amsoil, they offered free shipping for orders over $100. Two bikes need changing so, free shipping sealed the purchase. The filters and the combo wrench from Amazon. At least something came from the little guy..

To my surprise the Big Bike parts combo wrench fits the OEM honda filters (from my cars) perfectly. BUT>>> the HiFlow filter is a tiny bit larger so the wrench just grabs the very top of the flutes. For all I know its the thickness of the paint.

The oil and filter are changed just in time for the rain to hit for the next few days, oh joy. :/

 

I had to buy an oil filter for my 2015 wing. I elected to purchase it on line. I searched several vendors and noted that the part number for the filter I installed was different then the part number for a "replacement" filter.

After searching various sites, it appears that the part number had changed. Next was an attempt to not purchase one that was made in China. I sort of thought, just based on the words, that if the filter was a Toyo Roki it was not made in China.

So, I found a site with the filter and a picture and it said Toyo Roki.

I Purchased three (I have another bike that uses the same filters) and they came in today. All are labeled as made in China. So.... In the future I will have to travel some 30 miles to a Honda dealer so I can lay my hands on my filter before buying. I did consider sending these back to the dealer but....... I will just have to hope that since the Honda name is on the filter, they are doing some quality control reviews to ensure their name is not ruined.

I also added a picture of the "wrapping" for the filer I just used. It says "assembled" in USA. So....

 

You ride a Japanese motorcycle and complain the filter is made in China. 😁

 

They are manufactured to Honda’s specifications and the Chinese don’t mess with the Japan….. 😂

 

Anyone recall the bashing of "made in Japan" wave? Automobiles. Stereos. Etc. I recall it from the 70's.

 

First, I do not wish to support a fundamentally corrupt government in charge in China. Second, there is the issue with quality control. The notion that Honda is responsible for the quality (made to Honda Standards) is a plus therefore I can accept it. However the first line is the important part.

Separate case. I was purchasing 1x12's for shelving at Lowes. They were to be eight feet long. They had two types. One was un painted for (lets say) $10 a board. The other was $12 and painted. It was several years ago so I did not inspect the tags before purchase. The painted boards were made in China. And they, unlike the non-painted boards were made of pieces of wood glued together and then painted. Know how I found out, I had to cut one board and noted the ends looked strange and did separate under some minor force.

Moral, if it is made in China it needs to be securitized and verified if you want to ensure quality. Yes, a lot of stuff we purchase is made in China, the reasons are known but I won't mention them here.

But riddle me this Batman, what does it imply when someone can put together pieces of wood to make a plank that is 1x12 and then paint that plank and then ship that plank to the states and then transport that plank 3,000 plus miles to South Carolina and sell it for just 20% more than a plank cut here in the states? The answer is very cheap labor, very poor quality, ect.

Regarding the quality of autos in the 70's and the "made in Japan" notion. Yes there were some issues at first with "Made in Japan" stuff. But Japan was sort of a democratic country after the war and people were free and they worked for what they wanted. They were free.

And in 1977 or 78 (I forget) I purchased a Honda Accord. It was good and it was a reliable.

 

I assume new Honda’s come with Honda filters. When your Honda dealer changes your oil they use a Honda filter. In both cases they’re using Chinese made Honda filters. I don’t see either one of them stressing over the country of origin. If the factory was worried, they’d change their source.

 

I've found best prices on Ebay thru Honda dealers

 

I would like to see a cut away comparison of the old and new filters. I have a new one on my 07 but no good way to cleanly cut it open. I will bring/send it to someone who can open it. Anyone with an old one who can do the same?

 

If you cut it apart, you can compare it to these pictures. They are of a Super Tech and a Honda 15410-MFH-D01.
I used a large pipe cutter to open these.

 

Just for the record. I found this website with the the older number filter but for several dollars more a filter.

https://www.partzilla.com/product/honda/15410-MFJ-D01?ref=null

You will note the filter is 15410-MFH-D01 (delta being the ones I purchased were D02). It also costs about $2.00 more than the 15410-MFH-D02.

I made an assumption which was a mistake that the newer filter was the preferred filter (more work done, better design, ect) but I now believe the delta is that the D02 is made in China (all parts and assembled in China) while the D01 is assembled in the USA but with parts from unknown places.

I have considered sending the filters back for a refund but....... I have a few more days to consider that.

 

These filters are made in the USA. High quality synthetic filtering media. I've been using Amsoil filters and oil in various vehicles since 02, accumulating hundreds of thousands of miles on them. My 02 wing had 132k on it when I traded it in for a 17.

https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/motorcycle/

 

It's a good filter. I have not used one and have not opened one up but at $18.45 each, I think I will stick with Honda OEM.

Something interesting, I went to the link and on that site, it says the 2017 Honda Gold Wing has an oil capacity of 4.86 qts. They must have it confused with the 2018+ Gold Wing.

 

After looking at several oil filter reviews by cutting them open and reviewing the guts I like the Napa. A lot more filter media.