Honda and Acura vehicles have a reputation for reliability, but even they have their repeat issues.
One of the more common problems we’re hearing about from the field and from CRP’s Innovation Council involves clogged VTEC oil filter gaskets, often tied directly to missed or extended oil changes.

Many Honda and Acura engines use VTEC variable valve timing, which relies on spool valves to adjust valve timing based on engine speed. Inside those spool valves are small filter gaskets. When oil maintenance slips, those filters can clog, restrict oil flow, and become a source of oil leaks and drivability issues.

The good news: in most cases, this is a quick, straightforward repair. The bad news: if you don’t have the gasket on hand, it can turn into a bay killer while you wait for parts.

To help avoid that, CRP now offers 16 AJUSA VTEC oil filter gasket options covering a wide range of Honda and Acura models from 1993–2017. These gaskets are OE-quality, competitively priced, and readily available through your CRP/AJUSA distributor.

That’s why many high-volume Honda and Acura shops choose to keep these gaskets in stock. It’s a small part that can save time, prevent leaks, and keep jobs moving.

Learn more and check applications at showmetheparts.com/crp.