Spin-on ready for the next oil change

[jeff4880]

The only place you can get the cartridge filter from is Mazda?

 

[fructus]

No, you can get Purifier filter that fits at Pepboys. There are two, one is higher grade than the other.

 

[AutoXRacer]

The only place you can get the cartridge filter from is Mazda?

Wix (NAPA), Purolator, and some other generic brands...

 

[fructus]

Right, Purolator not Purifier. Sorry.

 

[xxxmonoxidechil]

The only place you can get the cartridge filter from is Mazda?

when i did my swap, (two years ago) mazda was the only place that had the internal filters. that was my actual only reason for doing the spin on conversion. i spent an entire weekend driving around looking for just a oil filter for the car, and still ended up having to wait till monday when mazda opened.

 

[Qwik6]

Any1 had a problem with the oil cooler leaking after this? Installed mine 2 weeks ago and there is a slow leak coming from the top

 

[Speed3Rookie]

Any1 had a problem with the oil cooler leaking after this? Installed mine 2 weeks ago and there is a slow leak coming from the top

Are you sure the sender is tight? Did you use thread sealer on it?

 

[Qwik6]

I used thread sealer on the sensor but thats not where its leaking from. Its from the very top. Its not a bad leak just more like a light coat comming down. Maybe the top bolt isnt tight enough since I didnt use a torque wrench. The first week there wasnt a drop of oil in sight but since its been sitting at the dealer for a week I just noticed it.

 

[xcoldr1cex]

just fyi - the filters enganear recommended will be too big if you're going to use an oil sandwich plate. seemed like it would push on the skid plate even without any add-ons.

 

[AutoXRacer]

just fyi - the filters enganear recommended will be too big if you're going to use an oil sandwich plate. seemed like it would push on the skid plate even without any add-ons.

Damn!! (bang)
Are you sure? I got one of those bigger filters sitting on my work bench with the conversion kit...

 

[fructus]

I'm using an Amsoil EA034 filter for a B3000, and it fits just fine.

 

[AutoXRacer]

I'm using an Amsoil EA034 filter for a B3000, and it fits just fine.

Thats the one I have... Hey, can you tell me how much oil you end up pouring in the engine...obviously its no longer just 6 quarts.

Thanks!!(thumb)

 

[fructus]

I poured all of the 6 quarts in.

 

[AutoXRacer]

I poured all of the 6 quarts in.

Weren't you short...? I pour all of the 6 quarts in the stock configuration... (scratch)

 

[fructus]

It was a bit below the mid spot on the stick, but enough above the MIN, so I figured that it's enough. By the way that plastic stick bulls*** is a pain to read.

 

[AutoXRacer]

It was a bit below the mid spot on the stick, but enough above the MIN, so I figured that it's enough. By the way that plastic stick bulls*** is a pain to read.

So you don't try to fill it till the max line...?

 

[fructus]

I don't think it's necessary, is it? As long as it's somewhere in between MIN and MAX it's fine, at least that's what the manual says.

 

[MikeHTally]

Weren't you short...? I pour all of the 6 quarts in the stock configuration... (scratch)

Man, these engines sure hold a lot of different amounts. Mine is at the "max" line with 5 1/2 quarts.

 

[MikeHTally]

... By the way that plastic stick bulls*** is a pain to read.

Plastic stick?? Mine's metal.

 

[MikeHTally]

... an oil sandwich plate...

Can you get those at the local diner? (yes)