Oil filter K&N or OEM Mazda

you can slap some new wheels on for a fresher look but obviously do this with number 2 in mind.

I have used K&N filter the entire time on my car. Owned it for almost 5 years and never had a problem.

I highly recommend getting the k&n oil filter having a socket ready filter saves so much frustration

I run Valvoline full synthetic 5w30 high mileage formula with a K&N oil filter.

I use K&N 1008 on my 13, the OEM is slightly higher capacity but I think it affects pressure, and I get a light tick on occasion with OE.

8th and 9th gen Si. I use a KN oil filter. Never had any issues, both cars fully built.

I haven't changed the oil yet on my Civic but I will use a K&N filter when I do. First off it has a K&N intake and I like to use similar/same brands, and also K&N filters come with a nut welded to them which makes them way easier to loosen, no fucking around with a filter wrench needed.

OEM. I order a bunch off of Rock Auto. Two of the K&Ns I've had leaked just the tiniest bit but enough to be annoying. Granted, I'm not on a stock turbo or stock by any means, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Oil is oil, however those K&N filters are trash, definitely wouldn’t put that in my car.

I changed my oil yesterday and was baffled to see how dirty my oil was at 5k miles!! Those k&n oil filters may have higher flow but mannnn do they get dirty. Do not recommend.