Mazda oil filters

[Jetmech]

Anybody kno who manufactures the mazda oil filter?

[FLIPDADY]

Anybody kno who manufactures the mazda oil filter?
Some company in GB.

[Jetmech]

Thanks Joe. Figured you might chime in on this. No name of manufacturer on the filter heh?

[FLIPDADY]

Thanks Joe. Figured you might chime in on this. No name of manufacturer on the filter heh?
Nah just a euro part number.

[Skarbro]

That reminds me. I have to buy a case of filters soon! Out of curiosity, are there any aftermarket manufacturers of the cartridge filter? I'll probably hitting up you for filters soon, Flippy.

[FLIPDADY]

That reminds me. I have to buy a case of filters soon! Out of curiosity, are there any aftermarket manufacturers of the cartridge filter? I'll probably hitting up you for filters soon, Flippy.
Aftermarket!!!:complain

Don't buy that aftermarket shiet. For example a 1st line aftermarket filter costs $17. Mazda OEM one's are $10 tax in.

Nuff said.

[Skarbro]

Aftermarket!!!:complain

Don't buy that aftermarket shiet. For example a 1st line aftermarket filter costs $17. Mazda OEM one's are $10 tax in.

Nuff said.

Sounds good. We'll talk when I come in this week when my order is in.

[Jetmech]

pm'd flippy

[HYPER GEAR]

Mazda filters are made by Mann. You should look at Volvs40 and jetta/golfs same filters

[FLIPDADY]

Mazda filters are made by Mann. You should look at Volvs40 and jetta/golfs same filters
Pricewise there might be a difference though. I use to sell Mann filters at my old work and they were not cheap at all.

[pinoy_eh]

How do you compare the original mazda filters vs. FRAM Double Guard ? The FRAM Double Guard cost $10.00 at walmart ? Any inputs ?

[FLIPDADY]

How do you compare the original mazda filters vs. FRAM Double Guard ? The FRAM Double Guard cost $10.00 at walmart ? Any inputs ?
Stick w/ OEM comes with all the proper o-rings and it's
cheaper at $10.75 taxes in with the drain plug gasket.

[Jetmech]

How do you compare the original mazda filters vs. FRAM Double Guard ? The FRAM Double Guard cost $10.00 at walmart ? Any inputs ?


The guys on the oil geek website www.bobistheoilguy.com aren't too fond of the fram filters. I'd stick with the oem or a napa gold filter made by wix which are supposed to be decent. They also mention that Mobil 1 isn't a true syn anymore in the forums. Pretty interesting stuff if you are into oil.

Cheers

[MajesticBlueNTO]

The guys on the oil geek website www.bobistheoilguy.com aren't too fond of the fram filters. I'd stick with the oem or a napa gold filter made by wix which are supposed to be decent. They also mention that Mobil 1 isn't a true syn anymore in the forums. Pretty interesting stuff if you are into oil.

Cheers

Mobil1 is now a Group III synthetic, iirc....basically made from crude oil basestock. This has been so for the Xw20 weight since the switch from 0w20 to 5w20.

[ng3]

any opinion on K&N oil filters? I know they're close to $20, but the Brand makes it attractive... Also, if you use K&N can you go 2 oil changes on it? I've been using 5w30 Mobil1 since the beginning tried 0w20 but it got expensive when always buying 5 x 1l bottles...

[Skarbro]

Haha I bought 12 OEM cartridge filters from Flippy last week.

[Krisekca]

Amsoil EAO filters kicks ass but they dont have for 2.3L .....

[sumrandomguy]

i hear purolator pureone oil filters r best
too bad they can only be found south of the border

[jliu]

I just purchased a box of 12 Mazda oil filters and it was $102.38. $7.05 per filter plus a $0.50 charge per filter, something to do with the government. :flaming BS!!!

Anyway I got the filters from Mazda of Toronto. Just wanted to know if they gave me a decent price on them.

Thanks

[HYPER GEAR]

Aftermarket filters r made by purolators. Its made in united States.. Fram doesnt make cartiage filters...

[x_o_k_x]

I just purchased a box of 12 Mazda oil filters and it was $102.38. $7.05 per filter plus a $0.50 charge per filter, something to do with the government. :flaming BS!!!

Anyway I got the filters from Mazda of Toronto. Just wanted to know if they gave me a decent price on them.

Thanks

wow 12 filters! It will last you.. 3-4 years.. I think the price sounds right, or may even be cheaper since you got it in bulk.

[ravin13]

the goverment charge is likely a disposal fee for dangerous/toxic/ect chemicals

[5_Alive]

I thought 3M made our filters? I just changed my oil this morning, and I could have swore it said at the beginning "3M', then the part #.
As for the gaskets, I had two, the actual O-ring for the filter cap, and the other little tiny one for the middle of the cap, if you want quick drain.. I just unscrewed the filter cap, took a min., replaced the big O-ring gasket, swapped filters and away I went.

[TM3GX]

Talking about after market filters, AMSOIL makes oil filters as well. Check it out;

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/eao.aspx

[Krisekca]

there are no EAO for 2.3L cartridge style ..
only 2.0 Spin ON.

And yes EAO filters are top line

[TM3GX]

Yes you are right. I did however found all the correct AMSOIL accessories for the 2.0L, the 2.3L and the 2.3L MZR Turbo.

MAZDA 3 2.0L 4-cyl Engine
http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dll?amsoiloaf.1240006960:RIGHTPANEL:1027464 807:MAZD3,MA,L,4566

MAZDA 3 2.3L 4-cyl Engine - MZR Turbo
http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dll?amsoiloaf.1240006960:RIGHTPANEL:1027464 807:MAZD3,MA,G,4550

MAZDA3 2.3L 4-cyl Engine
http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dll?amsoiloaf.1240006960:RIGHTPANEL:1027464 807:MAZD3,MA,4,4395

[pinoy_eh]

I was in California some 3 months ago and visited one AutoZone parts store. I picked up 4 pcs. BOSCH oil filter at $ 6.00+ each, Fram 9898 Air Filter at $ 10.00, and a pair of 1157 Silverstar bulbs. It was on-sale that time. Currently using the BOSCH filter and it seems it is holding pretty well.

[mazda lover]

I was in California some 3 months ago and visited one AutoZone parts store. I picked up 4 pcs. BOSCH oil filter at $ 6.00+ each, Fram 9898 Air Filter at $ 10.00, and a pair of 1157 Silverstar bulbs. It was on-sale that time. Currently using the BOSCH filter and it seems it is holding pretty well.


not sure what you mean by "BOSCH filter and it seems it is holding up pretty well" ?? how do you know?...just crious
Thanks

[Krisekca]

he maybe he did uoa .. + filter partial analysis i guess ( If he didn't its hard to judge beside .. that when using some filters u can hear engine running bad .. yes u can ! )

PS Amsoil EAO is only for 2.0
they don't make cartridge filters the one that they have on website are WIX filter good 2 ... but they are not EAO !

Cheers,

[LovemyMazda]

Wix filters are Very good. Carquest premium filters are the good Wix filter. I don't know about the 2.3 cartridge though. I only use Wix / Carquest premium now. Even Amsoil company sells them.