Mazda Oil filters made by Fram ?

[Krisekca]

Could anyone confirm it ...
Im talking about 2.3L filters i heard those are re branded frams

[Fuman]

I HIGHLY doubt Mazda would use Fram as their oil filter supplier.
Fram's track record, is very poor (e.g. http://www.math.uwaterloo.ca/~rblander/FRAM_recall.html)
Not to mention their oil filter quality, is well... shitty

I can't find the picture, but Fram uses cardboard inside their oil filter (Mazda does not, it was on www.msprotege.com, I can't find the thread).
Another reason why Fram sucks
post #33: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t5561-st-20-fram-oil-filters-not-so-good.htm

[Krisekca]

I know that they are crap .. thats why i was supprized when i heard that
I think i will stick with WIX vs Dealer

[Fuman]

I know that they are crap .. thats why i was supprized when i heard that
I think i will stick with WIX vs Dealer
just curious who told you Mazda uses Fram?
I still can't find the thread for you.
But I have seen that cut away filters of both mazda and fram and they are different

[Krisekca]

#1173162 its third post

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1173262#Post1173262

let me know what u think..

[FLIPDADY]

I think that guy needs to check his sources. I've been on both sides of the biz (aftermarket and dealer) and I can assure you that the Mazda oil filters are not relabeled Fram filters. I know Purolator makes many OEM manufacturer filters.

[Fuman]

#1173162 its third post

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1173262#Post1173262

let me know what u think..
personally, he has really poor sources

[mazda lover]

Could anyone confirm it ...
Im talking about 2.3L filters i heard those are re branded frams

You Heard? from where or who..I hear a lot of things also

[Krisekca]

i posted a source soon i will buy wix fram and dealer will see :) i will poste results and pics

[ravin13]

more likely rebranded Ford filters, both the Mazda 2.3 and Ford 2.3 share the same block

[FLIPDADY]

Well the 2.3 filter has a Ford part number on it.

[ravin13]

FL 2017-B, at least thats the Motorcraft number

[mit-gee-mui]

For those interested
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=16805&highlight=oil+filter%2A+fram