i have been using made in canada (fram) honda filters for while w/out any problems. just so happened last time i bought some though i got ones made in USA which are filtech. i do agree they seem like a better unit than the canada ones. i don't think a regular fram is = canada made honda filter, the seal and the cansiter on the honda one are better.

anyways, if my damn motor fails from the filter breaking up don't think honda will stand behind it?? wouldn't fram do the same also??