Oil filter OEM Mazda or MOTUL

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Rank #10 in ranking

4.2

Leaks

4.6

Smell/smoke

5.0

Warning light

4.5

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Mazda 3

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Rank #17 in ranking

4.7

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OEM Mazda › Oil filter

xc51 19 Jan 2026, 19:30

Rating 5.0

I've taken to buying made in japan mazda rx8 filters for my 2015 impreza.

Vehicle: Subaru Impreza

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

LyleTheEvilRabbit 9 Jan 2026, 21:30

Leaks:

Rating 4.0

The Mazda filter has a higher capacity and larger design compared to the OEM Subaru filter. So, it will hang down slightly lower than OEM. The anti-drain back pressure seems to be similar, but I have never verified myself. I ran this filter on my 2005 Impreza WRX STi for a few years.

Pros: higher capacity, larger design

Cons: hangs down slightly lower

Vehicle: Subaru Impreza WRX

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

Netghod 5 Jan 2026, 17:44

Warning light:

Rating 4.0

I’d high recommend doing an oil change with 10w30, putting on a factory oil filter (they’re about $10 at the dealer and come with a crush washer), and seeing how it behaves then. I recommend factory filters because for some very odd reason, I had less (or no) lifter tick when I used factory filters vs. aftermarket.

Pros: less lifter tick

Cons: aftermarket filter lifter tick

Vehicle: Mazda

MOTUL › Oil filter

badatcatchyusernames 5 Jan 2026, 01:21

Rating 5.0

i DIY or pay a subaru specialty shop for a change, we both use motul, genuine filter, crush ring, just they do oil samples for me cause i dont feel like that hassle

Pros: genuine filter, oil samples

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

Normal_Example_1568 14 Dec 2025, 04:11

Rating 4.0

Mazda oil filters are good but there are aftermarket filters equal and some are better than Mazda filters. Call the independent shop and ask what oil and filter they use then research it.

MOTUL › Oil filter

Emotional-Desk4613 3 Dec 2025, 17:05

Rating 5.0

I personally use Motul 5w30 with oem oil filter.

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

CycleChris2 30 Nov 2025, 14:54

Rating 5.0

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.

Pros: best oil for gdi engines

Cons: tiny filter

Vehicle: Mazda

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

CycleChris2 21 Nov 2025, 14:25

Rating 5.0

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

Pros: best choice

Vehicle: Mazda

Mileage: 5632 km

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

THEliryc24 22 Oct 2025, 09:22

Leaks:

Rating 2.5

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.

Pros: worked on engine

Cons: subpar quality

Vehicle: Mazda 3

OEM Mazda › Oil filter

YIZZURR 2 Dec 2024, 16:43

Rating 3.0

FZ is expensive, but not as expensive as a new transmission. Get the FZ.

Cons: FZ is expensive

Vehicle: Mazda

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Which oil filter to choose — OEM Mazda or MOTUL?

If choosing oil filter across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

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Comparison of oil filter OEM Mazda and MOTUL

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Average rating.
Number of reviews.
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Car owners’ choice.

Which oil filter are better — MOTUL or OEM Mazda?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter OEM Mazda were overall better than MOTUL.

OEM Mazda received a PR Score of 90 out of 100, and MOTUL scored 93 points.
OEM Mazda ranked 10 in the overall ranking, and MOTUL ranked 17.
The average rating is higher for MOTUL (4.7) than for OEM Mazda (4.2).
Oil filter MOTUL have better feature ratings than OEM Mazda:
- Leaks - owners believe, that this property for OEM Mazda is better than MOTUL.
- Smell/smoke - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Mazda is outperforms MOTUL.
- Warning light - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Mazda is preferred to MOTUL.

Which oil filter are more popular — OEM Mazda or MOTUL?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter OEM Mazda were overall more popular than MOTUL.

By vote balance, oil filter OEM Mazda surpassed MOTUL:

For OEM Mazda, the ratio of positive (60) to negative (6) votes is 54 votes.
For MOTUL, the ratio of positive (29) to negative (2) votes is 27 votes.

By number of reviews, oil filter OEM Mazda surpassed MOTUL:

For oil filter OEM Mazda there are 21 review: 18 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative.
For oil filter MOTUL there are 10 reviews: 9 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative.

Which oil filter do car owners prefer — OEM Mazda or MOTUL?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter OEM Mazda led more car-specific ratings than MOTUL:

OEM Mazda are chosen by owners of cars such as: Mazda 3, and others.

Oil filter MOTUL have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.

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