"Andy & Carol" <aforn@worldnet.att.net> wrote in
news:1knlg.211569$Fs1.131725@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net:

> Talking about Honda filters, When I went to the Honda dealer,
> to get my oil filters, he said that there is a new type filter,
> smaller, for my 98 4cylinder Accord.



What's the part number? About 90% of Hondas use 15400-PLM-A02.



> It does not seal
> correctly. The out side of the filter bottoms out on the filter
> casting area. The gasket does not compress enought! The parts man
> said that I have the correct
> filter..



I still have one of the old-style filters here. The gasket on the old one
does indeed stick out quite a ways more than on the new one. However, if
the mounting surface is FLAT, it should not matter.

Do you have a groove worn into your filter mounting surface?




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