Some luxury vehicles have TWO filters .... that costs you double.LOL, just got back from having the dealer do an oil change. Tried to sell me $40 for an engine air filter and $70!!!!! on a cabin air filter. Of course he threw some dead leaves on the cabin air filter before he brought it in to me to make it look dirtier. LOL. Oh and this was at the 15k mile maintenance. Thought I'd try a different dealer since this one is closer to home. Nope. Not going back there.
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LOL, just got back from having the dealer do an oil change. Tried to sell me $40 for an engine air filter and $70!!!!! on a cabin air filter. Of course he threw some dead leaves on the cabin air filter before he brought it in to me to make it look dirtier. LOL. Oh and this was at the 15k mile maintenance. Thought I'd try a different dealer since this one is closer to home. Nope. Not going back there.
My dealer said they were changing my cabin air filter when they did my complimentary 15k mile service on my '19 diesel last week. I told them okay, but I want my o.e. filter back. I tried to explain that the o.e. filter had activated charcoal in it and I would rather they just leave it alone and not even change it because they're gonna put a cheap "mazda value" line filter in. Service manager insisted it will be replaced with the exact mazda part that is in the car now. I knew it wouldn't be. It wasn't.
I don't understand why people even consider using the dealership for service.LOL, just got back from having the dealer do an oil change. Tried to sell me $40 for an engine air filter and $70!!!!! on a cabin air filter. Of course he threw some dead leaves on the cabin air filter before he brought it in to me to make it look dirtier. LOL. Oh and this was at the 15k mile maintenance. Thought I'd try a different dealer since this one is closer to home. Nope. Not going back there.
Somehow I got feeling you’d read this post before:My dealer said they were changing my cabin air filter when they did my complimentary 15k mile service on my '19 diesel last week. I told them okay, but I want my o.e. filter back. I tried to explain that the o.e. filter had activated charcoal in it and I would rather they just leave it alone and not even change it because they're gonna put a cheap "mazda value" line filter in. Service manager insisted it will be replaced with the exact mazda part that is in the car now. I knew it wouldn't be. It wasn't.
I did get the o.e. filter they pulled out back. I put it right back in and the "mazda value" filter back in it's box and on the shelf.
Mazda Cabin Filter Comparison
Went to Mazda dealer yesterday and took more pictures on 2016.5 CX-5's new charcoal cabin filter from factory, Mazda genuine non-charcoal cabin filter with P/N KD45-61-J6X, and Mazda Value Products non-charcoal cabin filter with P/N KD45-61-J6X-MV. From the comparison picture below we can see the picture you posted earlier is Value Products with white plastic frame instead of black. Value Products cabin filter is about $10 cheaper than Mazda Genuine Parts on list price.
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I don't understand why people even consider using the dealership for service.
My goal is to drive off the lot after purchasing the vehicle and NEVER come back.
I only begrudgingly bring it back for recalls & TSBs.
It's not even remotely worth the time/hassle, even if the service is "complimentary".
DIY all routine maintenance if possible.
Or find yourself a good independent shop that won't treat you like an idiot.
It is all about where your priorities lie.Meh, each to his own I guess. I agree with you in theory. In my case, the dealership is less than 10 min away. It's not much hassle at all for me to take it to them, chat it up with my salesman for a half hour. Look at new mazdas and head out with a fresh oil change. I have them trained pretty well to just change the oil and filter and not mess with anything else on my 16.5 touring. (I get $9.95 oil change for life). I'm certainly a DIY kinda guy and have the skill/time/equipment to do most things at home and I do but at $9.95 for the 16.5 and free for the '19 diesel, I can't beat the price doing it myself.
The diesel oil and filter is about $60 bucks and I'll be happy to let them change it 4x for free . I'll take free maintenance as long as it's done right. Also, with reliability an unknown for the '19 US diesel, I like it better that mazda themselves inc. is handling the service for now while under warranty.
What is the OEM Mazda part number for the cabin filter for a 2020 CX-5 Signature?
cabin air filter (non-charcoal activated) | KD45-61-J6X-MV |
cabin air filter (charcoal activated) | KD45-61-J6X |
Fun-driving charcoal 2 pack | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
Spearhead Premium Breathe Easy Cabin Filter | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
Cleenaire CAF4561 Protection | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
K&N Multi VF2056 Cabin Air Filter | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
K&N 99-6000 Cabin Filter Cleaning Care Kit | ALL | https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) |
EPAuto CPJ6X (KD45-61-J6X) Replacement for Mazda Premium | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
Bosch Automotive 6080C 6080C HEPA Cabin Air Filter for Mazda | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
WIX Filters - 24103 Cabin Air Panel | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
Bosch Automotive 6080C 6080C HEPA Cabin Air Filter | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
PureFlow Cabin Air Filter PC4103X | ALL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) |
The information on OEM cabin filters is incorrect. OEM cabin filter KD45-61-J6X (non-value products) is NOT charcoal activated.The same as all the others.
cabin air filter (non-charcoal activated) KD45-61-J6X-MV cabin air filter (charcoal activated) KD45-61-J6X
found in the knowledge sharing document:
CX-5 General knowledge and information sharing
A simple document that attempts to capture the common parts and pieces used by the CX-5 community into a single place for easier reference. Post and discussion can be found...www.mazdas247.com
looking for non OEM that others have used? (hint use the knowledge sharing document if you don't want the affiliate links)
Fun-driving charcoal 2 pack ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) Spearhead Premium Breathe Easy Cabin Filter ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) Cleenaire CAF4561 Protection ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) K&N Multi VF2056 Cabin Air Filter ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) K&N 99-6000 Cabin Filter Cleaning Care Kit ALL https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) EPAuto CPJ6X (KD45-61-J6X) Replacement for Mazda Premium ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) Bosch Automotive 6080C 6080C HEPA Cabin Air Filter for Mazda ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) WIX Filters - 24103 Cabin Air Panel ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) Bosch Automotive 6080C 6080C HEPA Cabin Air Filter ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) PureFlow Cabin Air Filter PC4103X ALL https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
Mazda Cabin Filter Comparison
Went to Mazda dealer yesterday and took more pictures on 2016.5 CX-5's new charcoal cabin filter from factory, Mazda genuine non-charcoal cabin filter with P/N KD45-61-J6X, and Mazda Value Products non-charcoal cabin filter with P/N KD45-61-J6X-MV. From the comparison picture below we can see the picture you posted earlier is Value Products with white plastic frame instead of black. Value Products cabin filter is about $10 cheaper than Mazda Genuine Parts on list price.
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The information on OEM cabin filters is incorrect. OEM cabin filter KD45-61-J6X (non-value products) is NOT charcoal activated.