Oil filter K&N or OEM Mazda

That won’t happen if you were using a K&N oil filter. All these cheap brand filters are not sturdy and will collapse when you’re trying to take them off when stuck… either The Black K&N select filter or the white Premium filter will avoid this problem from happening…

In my Turbo, I use what many consider the best oil for gdi engines, pennzoil ultra platinum 5w/30 with the oem mazda filter. Although some aftermarket filters have better filter media, none meet the 22 psi bypass valve specs on the turbo engine.

Since I change my oil every 3,500 miles, the OEM is the best choice.

Also the K&N oil filter is superior to HD’s despite the recent upgrade. The K&N has a better flow.

K&N HP1002 because it has a hex on the end that makes taking it off through the wheel well really easy. Don't even have to jack up the car, just remove the rear splash guard.

That is why I always buy a k&n filter where can just use a wrench.

I put a K&N nut topped filter on it and never had to do that again!

I went through the same thing, I believe the part number that they gave you is the made in Mexico Mazda value oil filter. It worked on my 2.5 NA. Though in my opinion, the quality of the filter is subpar compared to the OEM made in Thailand filters.

Previously used the k&n one and it always leaked. After 3 filters, i switched

K&N is probably the most annoying with the rounded off nut they expect you to use to get the filter off. I'll never buy one of those again.