2012 Honda Insight Oil Filter in Avon, IN | Hare Honda

A loaded filter can open its bypass valve, allowing oil to circulate without filtration. Replacing the filter alongside the oil keeps the filtration element from being carried into another oil-change cycle. The manufacturer's maintenance schedule and the vehicle's service history determine when the service should be booked.

• Filter matched to the engine
• Drain-plug gasket or washer where applicable
• Leak check after the engine runs

The old oil and filter are removed, then the replacement filter is installed for the 1.3-liter, 1,339 cc inline-four engine. Running the engine afterward allows the filter seal to be checked under operating conditions. You can schedule an appointment at Hare Honda.

• Engine-matched oil filter
• New sealing gasket or washer where applicable
• Inspection for leaks at the filter seal

The engine does not necessarily stop receiving oil when the filter loads; it stops receiving filtered oil, which is worse in a quiet way. Debris carried by the oil can continue circulating instead of being held by the filter. The vehicle's service history and an inspection help determine whether service should be scheduled.

• Debris remains in the oil flow
• The bypass valve may open
• Oil may circulate unfiltered

The correct filter is selected for the engine actually fitted to the vehicle. This approach avoids treating filters as universal components when engine designs and sealing arrangements differ. Hare Honda can install the engine-matched filter as part of an oil and filter service.

• 1.3-liter displacement
• 1,339 cc engine size
• Inline-four cylinder layout

The filter captures debris carried by the oil, and a loaded filter can open its bypass valve. Replacing it at the same service prevents an old filtration element from being stretched across another oil change. The manufacturer's schedule, an inspection, and the vehicle's service history determine the appropriate maintenance timing.

• Filter holds oil-borne debris
• Bypass operation can allow unfiltered oil flow
• Filter replacement accompanies this service

Hare Honda's service center is located at 8693 E US Hwy 36, Avon, Indiana. The visit includes a filter matched to the 2012 Honda Insight's engine, a new drain-plug gasket or washer where applicable, and a leak check after the engine runs. Customers can also review current service specials.

• Online appointment scheduling
• Avon service location
• Phone: 317-854-4791