I am not sure which part of my post you are disputing?

The links i provided were the first 2 from a google search. Perhaps they arent the best sources, but i stand by my claim that you need an oil filter that is made well and is replaced regularly.

I was simply attempting to point out that oil filters are useful. and do more than catch rocks.

i think you would find that you would have issues if you removed your oil filter and replaced it with just a bypass.

I would be very interested in seeing some data to back up your claim that there is no need for a filter.

using 1 quart per 3000 miles is a pretty rapid pace for loss. I have never had to add a quart between oil changes in any honda I have had, some with upto 180k on them. That being said, I always use good oil and good filters. Now i agree that if you use the crappiest stuff you can find and adhere to the service interval you will probably be fine, but if you can get a better filter and better oil for just a bit more I think its worth the investment given that engine damage is so expensive to fix.

until someone posts some verifiable peer reviewed data I guess we will just have to be speculating.