I don't know of any filter that leaks as long as the O ring is wiped
with clean oil before installing.

I've been using Fram oil filters on several cars (including three Hondas)
for years and have never had a problem with any of them.

Paul

the o-ring makes no difference to leakage, but it's cheaper, just like
everything else about the fram filter.  google for a number of web sites
and you'll where people have dissected multiple brands of filters, and
fram always comes out worst.

one last thing about the fram o-ring: the flat type they use can
sometimes stick to the block when the filter is removed.  if this is not
noticed, "double-ringing" can occur, and if you're lucky, oil sprays all
over the engine bay when you go to start.  it's a real pita to clean up
and you need to change your accessory belts.  if you're not so lucky,
this happens on the freeway with /much/ more serious [and expensive]
consequences.

The photos I have seen seem to show that the Honda and Fram filters are
constructed differently in several ways.  Just because Fram makes them
for Honda does not mean they are the same thing.

John

What's the price difference between a Fram filter and a Honda filter?  The
extra bucks you spend for a genuine Honda filter (whoever makes it) seems a
small price to pay every 5,000 miles or so.

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.        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..anyone else have this problem?  I have bee using Puralator,
pennzoil,Fram
and they all fit ok.
Andy