[smtrader]

Can anyone tell me if 90915-1001 (Japanese item I think) is the exactly the same oil filter as the 90915-YZZA2 for the 04 model? Thanks.

 

[john1701a]

We've been through this same discussions several times already...

It is different. It has a 1/2" indentation inside. The other is flat.

But because the Japanese version isn't available here and there seems to be no affect on the MPG anyway, it's totally a non-issue.

There is also the theory that the Japanese one is only needed during break-in.

 

[smtrader]

Well, it's an issue for me because I just got my hands on 2 of them...via ebay. He adverstised them as the "same" as YZZA2 and I wanted to be sure.

The bottom line question for advise is: Can I install these at my first oil change? I plan to do this myself. Thanks...