air filter replacement

[MikeFL]

I did some searches but mostly just found stuff on the "performance" air filters. Its time for me to replace my air filter and I was hoping to find a consensus who is making the best right now. My last truck had an amsoil Eaa filter and oil analysis showed it did superb but they dont have one for the RL yet? Anyway, any opinions much appreciated,


Mike

[5S Dude]

Originally Posted by MikeFL

I did some searches but mostly just found stuff on the "performance" air filters. Its time for me to replace my air filter and I was hoping to find a consensus who is making the best right now. My last truck had an amsoil Eaa filter and oil analysis showed it did superb but they dont have one for the RL yet? Anyway, any opinions much appreciated,


Mike

Good morning Mike,

I did a search on "Cold Air Intakes" and got a whole bunch of info on this subject. Everyone seems to have their favorites too. From the http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa...msoiloaf:index
2006 HONDA RIDGELINE 3.5L 6-cyl VIN Code J35A9

Please click on any of the product links below for more information or to make a purchase.
2006 HONDA RIDGELINE 3.5L 6-cyl VIN Code J35A9

BOSCH SPARK PLUGS
All submodels:
Plug........ B4428 BOSCH PLATINUM +4 SPARK PLUG [1]

1. Do Not Gap. Gap is not adjustable.

FILTERS
Oil Filter........ EAO13 AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter
Oil Filter........ SDF13 Super Duty Full-Flow Engine Oil Filter - ...
Oil Filter........ 51356 WIX 51356 Oil Filter (O)
Air Filter........ 49119 WIX 49119 Air Filter (O)
Fuel Filter........ NA
Fuel Filter........ NS
Trans Filter........ NS
Cabin Filter........ 24815 WIX 24815 Cabin Air Filter (0)

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
SAE 5W-20 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil
All Temps......5W-20
Automatic Transmission.....SLF[1]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Differential, Rear .....GLS[2]
Transfer Case,.....GL-4
Above 0°C......90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90

Below 0°C......80W-90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Transfer Case,.....GL-5
Below 0°C......80W-90
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube

Above 0°C......90
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
Brake Fluid.....HB

1. SLF is Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid, Part No.
08200-9001
2. GLS refers to Honda VTM-4 differential fluid.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs

CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........4.6 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........6.6 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Initial Fill..........3.3 quartsAutomatic Transmission, Total Fill..........8.6 quarts
Differential, Rear..........5.6 pints
Transfer Case,..........0.8 pints

TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....29 ft-lbs
Transfer case
Fill Plug.....33 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....33 ft-lbs

SERVICE INTERVAL
AMSOIL Product Recommendation and Drain Interval Guide (g1490)

[MikeFL]

Thanks 5S,

I should have been more specific. I am not interested in a cold air intake, been down that road with other vehicles and formed some opinions on them. I think there is gains there to be had but really only will see it if you add an exhaust system that breathes. Anyway, that is a different subject

I am trying to locate a top quality "normal" air filter. The amsoil one I had on other vehicle was made of a different material and seemed to breath well but yet oil analysis showed it filtered well. Unfortunatley, they are not offering one for the the RL. I see they recommend the WIX but I dont know much about them.

Thanks again for the response

Mike

[rtsdave]

I was in the same boat about a month ago. As far as I know, only Wix and Fram make aftermarket "normal" drop-in replacements. K&N makes a drop-in oiler. I don't like Fram anything, I don't know anything about Wix, and I just didn't want the K&N (had one before with no problems, but I just don't want another one).
I could not ever find any of these locally, though, so I just went with a dealer part. I e-mailed Purolator, I think they feel there is not enough demand yet.

Incidentally, I replaced the engine air filter in my wife's Ody at the same time with a Purolator. There is a dig difference between the look and feel of the materials and "quality" between the oem and the aftermarket. The oem seems more well made. I know one was made in Israel but I am not sure which (Purolator, I think).

[BillB]

Why not get an OEM from the dealer parts department and replace it yourself? The filter box top needs to be unbolted, but it is a minor effort. There have been many discussions about replacing the entire intake apparatus, but not much discussion about anyone being terribly upset with the original style air filter.

[MikeFL]

Originally Posted by BillB

Why not get an OEM from the dealer parts department and replace it yourself? The filter box top needs to be unbolted, but it is a minor effort. There have been many discussions about replacing the entire intake apparatus, but not much discussion about anyone being terribly upset with the original style air filter.

Well Bill, that is probably what will happen, I was just making sure there wasnt some other drop in out there other than fram. Replacement will be done by myself, I do all maintenance on my vehicles.

[ProHonda]

Looking for a air filter other then the dealer also. Purolator does not make a air filter yet.

Just might buy the Honda brand if i can not find one

[Engyo]

Just noticed that HandA are carrying them now.......

[ProHonda]

Shipping is nuts tho..............

[MarkR]

Just ordered K&N drop in for 2007 Ridgeline today $39.95 with free shipping. The 06 and 07 are the same filter according to Honda. Will be installing Flowmaster cat back tomorrow. Dealer quoted 2-3% better fuel mileage with the exhaust but, much better performance than stock. Cost approx. $230-260 installed.