spin-on oil filter conversion for MS3?

[MikeHTally]

No runs, no drips, no errors. The Fumoto valve completes the project and makes it very neat and easy.

 

[Hank3]

No runs, no drips, no errors. The Fumoto valve completes the project and makes it very neat and easy.

+1 - although I haven't had to change my oil yet with this since I just put it on a month ago, I'm almost looking forward to doing the oil change next time

No drips thus far from what I can tell.

 

[jlocurto]

errr what are the benifits of a spin on oil filter?

 

[DaleNixon]

I might do this soon. Worfit? And what filters do you people buy for this? How hard is the install? etc. etc.

 

[Nutari]

errr what are the benifits of a spin on oil filter?

easier to do oil changes.

 

[Nutari]

I might do this soon. Worfit? And what filters do you people buy for this? How hard is the install? etc. etc.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123735593

You use the Mazda 3 2.0L filters, which im selling in the above thread.

Install is 1/5. Really easy. Take off old, put on new, after you have drained your oil of course... so best to do this mod at your next oil change.

 

[DaleNixon]

I have an oil change coming up soon. Do you guys have the kit in stock right now? And would it be easy to go back to stock if needed? Thanks!

 

[jlocurto]

easier to do oil changes.

thats it? is there like any benefits for the car from this? like is it better for the car?

 

[DaleNixon]

A bigger filter is better for cooling and oil capacity right?

 

[Nutari]

I have an oil change coming up soon. Do you guys have the kit in stock right now? And would it be easy to go back to stock if needed? Thanks!

yes and yes.

 

[Nutari]

A bigger filter is better for cooling and oil capacity right?

I dont really think the oil capacity is increased. Its about the same volume.

 

[Nutari]

thats it? is there like any benefits for the car from this? like is it better for the car?

Its not gonna add any HP if thats what you are looking for. It is a convenience modification.

If you havent changed your own oil yet, you will understand just how much the spin on helps after you do.

 

[MikeHTally]

I dont really think the oil capacity is increased. Its about the same volume.

Depends on the filter -- the NAPA truck filter I used on mine increased the fill from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 quarts. That's GOTTA be a good thing.

 

[Nutari]

Depends on the filter -- the NAPA truck filter I used on mine increased the fill from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 quarts. That's GOTTA be a good thing.

.. the filter was a quart bigger? holy s***.

 

[MikeHTally]

thats it? is there like any benefits for the car from this? like is it better for the car?

No performance gain, but more oil=cooler running. Can't be bad.

 

[MikeHTally]

.. the filter was a quart bigger? holy s***.

Yeppir. From that tiny cartridge to a B3000 filter is a sizable jump.

 

[DaleNixon]

I read somewhere that increasing the filter size can **** your s*** up on cold starts. Any truth to that? Also, does that B3000 filter fit neatly under the car and not contact the undertray?

 

[WTF MATE]

I would also expect that a bigger filter will affect your oil pressure. I don't know how mazdas react but I know people running s2000 filters on their integras will result in a decrease in oil pressure because of the bigger filter.

 

[MikeHTally]

Filter size has no bearing on oil viscosity. If 5w-30 is "5" at 0 degrees, it's may be "10" at 30 degrees. The filter won't affect it either way. The filter barely clears the splash shield when the car is motionless. I don't know what's going on when it's moving (don't care either, the most it might do is wear the paint off the nut). I suspect when the sandwich plate goes in for the pressure gauge, it'll be in constant contact with the filter.

It's a closed system. Pressure and volume are independent. The oil pump generates x lbs. of pressure (I have no idea how much -- I'd guess 60psi or so).

 

[WTF MATE]

If your refering to my post I never said anything about viscosity. An oil filter can affect oil pressure. The oil goes through the filter. If there's a problem or bottleneck in the filter it can and will lower oil pressure. The filters design can also lower or increase oil pressure. Think of an affect similar to a venturi.