Cabin and engine air filters

[rlb]

Can anyone confirm that the ATP FA-14 fits the 2011 CX-9? It says that the ATP FA-14 does not fit. Has anyone else used this? I was thinking of either this or the TYC 800111P.

How about for the engine air filter? Do most people use the OEM or get an aftermarket? I was going to order from Rock Auto.

 

[table5511]

Yes it does, according to Amazon. I got one off of Rock Auto for like 10 bucks for mine. It's like my A/C filters in my house.... the way I see it, the more over-designed the filter is, with more stuff inside it, the more strain it will put on the blower motor so I just get el-cheapo.

For the engine air filter, the oem is a Ford Motorcraft el-cheapo paper filled junk. I got a K&N "lifetime" drop-in filter that only has to be cleaned every 30k miles or so.

One of the biggest debates on the internet is the use of K&N filters. I have my opinions, other people have theirs. That's fine with me.

I wouldn't trust anything FRAM as far as I could throw it. But as far as aftermarket paper filters, I don't think there's much difference between them and the oem one.

 

[rlb]

So the ATP fits and works well? Does the charcoal help at all? So any engine air filter from Rock Auto should be fine? Do you know the Motorcraft filter #?

 

[rlb]

How are Wix and AC Delco? Or should I just stick with the Motorcraft?

 

[rlb]

helbigtw,
Rock Auto and Amazon say the ATP FA-14 does not fit the 2011 CX-9. They both list the correct model as the ATP RA-128.

 

[table5511]

My mistake. I put in 2008 on Amazon. Not sure if Mazda changed the air exchanger since 08??

Either way, its just an air filter, not a big deal. Any one of the 25 that Rock Auto sells would be fine. You're just keeping junk from getting into the fan housing. As far as a carbon filter.... ever put your window down, or sunroof open? whats the point of a carbon filter just for filtering air?

 

[LordJezo]

How do I know if my CX9 has a cabin air filter? Is this different than the usual air filter under the hood?

 

[10Molavi]

How do I know if my CX9 has a cabin air filter? Is this different than the usual air filter under the hood?

Yes, it is different. It filters the air entering the cabin/blower/AC. It is behind the glove box. Your owner's manual should have the info. I think all CX-9's have it. Usually have to drop the glove box door down, push a tap and the gate for the filter box opens. The filter is behind it. The cabin air filters are directional, so pay attention to the arrows.

 

[LordJezo]

Do normal auto parts stores sell cabin air filters like they do engine air filters?

 

[10Molavi]

Some do. Our walmart has it, so does the local pepboys. The problem is I could not find the models I needed from them. I usually buy them online from amazon or rockauto and try to bundle it with a bunch of other stuff I need to save on shipping if possible.

 

[cjc]

TYC 800111P Ford/Mazda Replacement Cabin Air Filter from Amazon works in mine. We just did a road trip from CA to TX. Mine had 20k on it when I replaced the old one over the weekend, it was black and dirty. I believe the A/C was working more efficiently now.