[rde09]

for anyone interested in a cross reference of oil filters
{which have the specs: 20 x 1.5mm threads, 14 psi by-pass valve, anti-drain back valve, 2.3" O.D. gasket, and 2.5" to 3.5" long which are said to fit the Ninja 400 ( without the 17mm nut fabricated into the filter, have not verified the 3.5" length will fit at this time )}:
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
AC Delco PF2135
FRAM PH6017A
Hiflo filtro HF303 (HF303rc has 17mm nut)
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
Kawasaki:
(16097-0004 - made in Japan, useful for cross-reference)
(16097-0008 - made in China, commonly available)
(16097-0552 - made in Thailand, comes on the bike)
Mobil M1MC-134
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator
Ryco Z436 (this is what Kiwi Rider uses. $12 from Repco in Australia & NZ)
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358

2.5" long filters that cross reference to the same filter as the Ninja 400 uses:
Purolator One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12.
 Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6.
 Made by Champion.
Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607, about $2.84
 Made by Champion.

3.5" long oil filters that cross reference to the same filter as the Ninja 400 uses:
Purolator One PL14610, about $6.
Purolator Boss PBL14610.
Royal Purple 10-2808.
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
 (Made by Champion)
Mobil M1MC-134
Bosch 3323, about $6.
 (Made By Champion)
WalMart SuperTech ST7317, Hard to find/discontinued.
(Made by Champion)

**As a note to this thread write-up: Purolator has changed their filters from a concave to a convex fitting surface, so they no longer seal on some motorcycles.

Here are some additional brands that are marketed as automotive filters (are said to have the same specs):

2.5" long
AC Delco PF1237
Baldwin B1400
Firestone TF2876
Hastings LF113
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14612
STP S-02876
WIX 51365


3.25" long
AC Delco PF-2057
Auto Pro 2356
Autopride CF240AP
Baldwin B1402
Carquest 85356
Carquest Red B4620
Castrol 7317
Champion Labs Ph2867
Defense Filters Dl7317
Deutsch D-370
Federated Filters LF240F
Fram Extended Guard XG7317
Fram Extra Guard PH7317
Fram Tough Guard TG7317
Hastings LF240
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
Napa FIL1356
Napa Gold 1356
Nippon G6Y0-14-302 A
Parts Plus PH2867
Pennzoil PZ-109
Penske 7317
Powerflo SL14610
Powerflo SL14620
Pro Gauge PGO-4620
Pro Tec 164
Promotive PH4610
Pronto PO3593A
Purolator L14610
Service Champ OF-4622
Shell SH48
Shell SH529
Valvoline VO50
Warner PH2867
Wix 51356

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Good info mate, thank you.
Have made this a sticky at the top of the Parts & Accessories section.

I'd like to add two more:

Hiflo filtro HF303

Ryco Z436 (this is what I use. $12 from Repco in Australia & NZ)

 

[AZFox]

Kawasaki Original Part 16097-nnnn

Kawasaki's filters have good quality and they're reasonably priced.

16097-0004 - made in Japan (useful for cross-reference)
16097-0008 - made in China (commonly available)
16097-0552 - made in Thailand (comes on the bike)

 

[rde09]

Good info mate, thank you.
Have made this a sticky at the top of the Parts & Accessories section.

I'd like to add two more:

Hiflo filtro HF303

Ryco Z436 (this is what I use. $12 from Repco in Australia & NZ)

Added these to list

 

[rde09]

Kawasaki's filters have good quality and they're reasonably priced.

16097-0004 - made in Japan (useful for cross-reference)
16097-0008 - made in China (commonly available)
16097-0552 - made in Thailand (comes on the bike)

Added these to list

 

[AZFox]

WIX makes "XP" versions of their filters that are wire-backed and have synthetic filtering media instead of cellulose media. WIX filters appear to have very good quality and tick all of the boxes for an oil filter (metal end caps, coil spring, etc..).

Current prices for the direct fit 51358XP filter start around $6.50 or $7.00 plus shipping from Big Online Vendors.
Rock Auto: $6.42
CarID: $7.09

The bypass valve is 8psi, not 14, in case that matters. (Does it? I would expect that to match the filter media.)

The part numbers are 51358XP (match), 51365XP (2.5" automotive), and 51356XP (3.25" automotive).

Here's a video showing the difference between regular and XP:

 

[motomation]

Found this quote on bobistheoilguy.com

"According to Purolator, the Honda OEM filter bypass setting is 12 to 14 psi. WIX (NAPA Gold) builds their oil filters with a bypass setting of 8 to 11 psi, while AC Delco builds theirs to a setting of 11 to 17 psi. How much do these differences matter? I don't think anyone knows, even the engineers, and each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

If you do lots of racing, you're probably better off with a higher bypass setting.
If you do lots of *cold* starting, especially in the winter, or seldom change your filter, I think you're better off with a lower bypass setting. However, with few exceptions, bypass pressures for spin-on filters run in the 8 to 17 psi range, and any of them should work acceptably. "

 

[wiltil]

Great info ?

Great info ,thanks !

 

[wiltil]

Yes thanks for this info.

 

[invenio]

Did my oil change the other week and used the Hiflo one (see link). Having the 17mm nut on the end allows one to use a torque wrench to tighten and it is a lot easier to remove.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C2NGBKL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[mark5211]

Awesome post/thread! Nothing like nerding out on oil filters! Haha. Recently used an "alternate" size oil filter on my car (so far so good, no leaks, ha). May give one of these a try on my next N400 oil change. Just a noticing here, there is a lot of love for WIX in the automotive world.

 

[InvisiBill]

The EX500 used the same filter. I used the PL14610 that I had on the shelf when I changed my EX400's oil. If you want a car to cross-reference for looking up the longer filters, you can use the 1997 Ford Probe (4 cyl Base and 6 cyl GT both use the same filter).

http://web.archive.org/web/20180406...ki/index.php?title=Oil_Filter_Cross_Reference is the archived copy of the list from the EX500 wiki. It's pretty close to this list, but there are a few others on it (some that I've never heard of).

 

[Boat]

Just wanted to update on the Mobil 1 M1-110 filter. I guess the new revised part # is M1-110a

I just installed one on my bike so it definitely fits. Got it at Walmart for $9. Also just switched to Mobil 1 Racing 4T...

 

[yarddog]

i use the same filter as my two Honda civics.

 

[mark5211]

I'm using a NAPA Proselect SFI-21356 filter (fits a 90's era Mazda Miata, among many other vehicles). Here's a link:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PSW21356?vehicleAddPDP=true

Filter fits fine, no leaks. It's made by WIX and on sale for less than $4. It's about 3/4" longer than stock filter so if you're using a longer filter, be sure to account for the additional oil capacity it provides (took me more than 2 quarts). And btw, I don't see any impediments to using a longer filter so I'd guess the 3.5" ones will work just fine. One MAJOR note to using alternative filters, watch the overall outer diameter of the filter casing at the base near the gasket (***at the crimp joint***). There is a small projection or two from the engine housing that extends below the filter mating surface and basically limits the diameter of the filter. So a slightly larger diameter filter may not fit. The one I installed fits but didn't have much room left over.

 

[jbird2483]

Dont buy K&N filters, certain models were recalled, which is old news

 

[Flash Bantam]

I recently moved back to my home town of Pacifica, CA. Exploring the local stores I wandered into O'Reilly's. I was pleased to find they carry a variety of motorcycle oils and Wix brand filters, #51358. The filter is expensive but their Castrol Power 1 is less expensive than Cycle Gear. Trying to shop in person and locally.

 

[jbird2483]

Thanks fellas, good ref chart there, Love it!!

 

[Vninja42]

Recently did an Engine Oil change, mechanic actually uses Yamaha (5GH-13440-61) for my ninja 400.
He told me is compatible for our bike, any fellas here experience or verify it

 

[Grantman]

Fyi, Ryco don't approve compatibility of their Z436 filter with the Kawasaki 400. They list their RMZ119 (stupidly expensive here in NZ right now $38.99) as interchangeable with the HF303 filter which is the Hi-Flo version specifically compatible with the Ninja 400.

The Z436 filter might work ok, but it has a different seal diameter. 64mm OD vs the technically correct filter with 62mm OD.
Kawasaki may have grounds to refuse warranty claims if you use Z436 car filter 'off-label' instead of the RMZ119 motorcycle filter.

SCA don't seem to be selling Hi-Flo here, just their own brand. Their Ninja 400 filter is RP303