Mazda doesn’t release the specs for its oil filters. Use our common sense, if Mazda feels the OEM oil filter used on the 2.5L NA can be used on its 2.5T, why they spend money to develop another oil filter (with different specs) for it?Mazda list differences between the Turbo and Normal engines oil filters. What if any is the difference in flow rate or bypass or ?. Wix and Fram offer the same oil filter for turbo or NA engines. Just wondered. Ed
BMW or Chrysler isn’t the Mazda.It is interesting to note that my other car manufacture under BMW has a Turbocharged and Super charged as well N/A engine and they all use the same oil filter?
This statement is questionable. Firstly Mazda currently offers 2 different non-value-line oil filters, 1WPE-14-302 for the 2.5L / 2.0L NA and 1WPY-14-302 for the 2.5T. Neither gets replaced or superseded by another.Oh and in the last few years MAZDA replaced and superseded one of their most common oil filters for the Skyactiv engine's and all was a new OEM parts number. Nothing changed improving it at all just a new part number.
Here’s the repeated info from Mazda’s document:And what I found on this forum the repeated information from yrwei52 while it is good is not a technical and a universal directed cautionary which is often applied by auto manufactures to indirectly suggest not using aftermarket replacement parts. In other words, it is their way of making some believe that if you don't use OEM you may have problems?
There is always a big difference between opinion and what some use and real facts. FYI I use Mazda oil filters as well Mobil 1, Wix, Fram and K&N.no offence but this is just a web forum site. people have various opinions and can share it freely. And there are no advertisements , nobody gets a % if they say Oem filters
Yea most of the opinions are that the Mazda oem filters are good match for the Cx5. That doesnt mean that people have to use those. Everybody can buy what they want and everybody can have their opinion. Oem filters are sometimes even cheaper than non oem but thats another topic.
With that said I get your point. There is logic in it. But at the end of the day its like those topics on tires or what oil to use. There is always two sides of the story, sometimes even more.
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Now back to the thread topic, thanks.
Their Super Tech ST6607 has great reviews. It's what I usually use.So for those of you who don't use a Mazda filter, has anyone used a FRAM Ultra Synthetic XG6607 filter for the non-turbo engine? We have a '22 CX-5 and these filters are always stocked at Walmart which is much closer than our dealer.
The mazda filters are relatively inexpensive and made exactly for the engine. Do like I do and buy 3 or 4 at a time and keep them on stock. Also get some crush washers. Imo, I would not use anything other than mazda filter during the powertrain warranty. Keep the mazda reciepts.So for those of you who don't use a Mazda filter, has anyone used a FRAM Ultra Synthetic XG6607 filter for the non-turbo engine? We have a '22 CX-5 and these filters are always stocked at Walmart which is much closer than our dealer.
To answer your question, I've been using the Fram Ultra for the last 1-1/2 years on my 2014 and no functional problems and I think it's a good filter I'll keep using. I will mention that my practice for years has been to give an additional 1/4- 1/3 turn after the recommended tightening (usually 1 full turn after gasket contact). I found out real quickly that with this filter it's a bugger to remove, so no more tightening than instructed meaning hand tight. The non-skid grip coating is a big help here but it also changes the 'diameter' and makes for a less than tight fit for a 67 mm cup wrench and too tight a fit for a 65 mm cup wrench.So for those of you who don't use a Mazda filter, has anyone used a FRAM Ultra Synthetic XG6607 filter for the non-turbo engine? We have a '22 CX-5 and these filters are always stocked at Walmart which is much closer than our dealer.
To answer your question, I've been using the Fram Ultra for the last 1-1/2 years on my 2014 and no functional problems and I think it's a good filter I'll keep using. I will mention that my practice for years has been to give an additional 1/4- 1/3 turn after the recommended tightening (usually 1 full turn after gasket contact). I found out real quickly that with this filter it's a bugger to remove, so no more tightening than instructed meaning hand tight. The non-skid grip coating is a big help here but it also changes the 'diameter' and makes for a less than tight fit for a 67 mm cup wrench and too tight a fit for a 65 mm cup wrench.
Referring back to the tight filter experience, the 67 mm cup removed some coating and slipped without loosening the filter. I had to carefully hammer on the 65 mm cup wrench (luckily had on hand) to loosen the filter and it was on tight. Afterward I also had to hammer off the cup from the old filter. Also, the 65mm cup wrench that saved my bacon was a good quality, heavier gauge Lisle brand. The one that slipped was a cheaper Walmart light gauge dual size 65/67 cup wrench. Additionally, because it is dual size, each size only has half of the 'depth' to grip the end of the filter thus enabling it to slip off the end of a really tight filter. I mention this even if you choose to use a Mazda or other brand filter as you'll still want a cup wrench to use with an extension and ratchet /breaker bar because with oil filters, installing by hand doesn't always mean removing by hand.
Now, I had the dealer do all of the oil changes until out of powertrain warranty to minimize any finger pointing if any engine problems occurred. The prices were more reasonable then also.
Really, after reading about the engine problems on this board that Mazda has/had with CD, I'd really think about letting the dealer do the oil changes at least for a while until you decide which way to go. I think it could only make your case, should one occur, look more favorable in the eyes of Mazda concerning any manufacturer help they would render.
If I don't have an OEM, I usually go for a Wix 57002. It's at least specifically made for the Mazda and more closely matches the OEM specs, for example no anti-drainback valve.So for those of you who don't use a Mazda filter, has anyone used a FRAM Ultra Synthetic XG6607 filter for the non-turbo engine? We have a '22 CX-5 and these filters are always stocked at Walmart which is much closer than our dealer.