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Oil filter was an option on 1955 Chevy 265 V8, as well as a heater.

Saw a jug of ESP 0W-30 in Walmart today. Date code was May 25 2025. No API on jug, just ACEA C3.

I have been trying to decide between Mobil 1 ESP 0w-30 and new Mobil 1 ESP 5w-30 for my 2009 Miata and 2021 Mazda 3 na. I just looked at what Mobil 1 had to say in regard to them on their website, and found something very interesting under "applications". The following was under "applications"...

I used to buy my gas at Costco when going to the store. Now, unless you get there an hour before the store opens, there are 12 or more cars in every line. Even worse, the gas station is just inside a main entrance, so cars back up into the street, and you can't get in or out of that entrance...

Just bought 2 of the 1wpe-14-302 filters at Mazda dealer last week. Now $14.62, big increase from the old $6.

Removed the NAPA Gold 7002 filter(no longer a Wix 57002 with no ADBV), and replaced it with a Mazda 1wpe-14-302 filter. The new NAPA Gold 7002 now has an ADBV, and looks like a PG, with the "leak tested date" on the bottom. Looks like a well made filter, but wasn't sure about running one with...

I just picked up 2 today. Yes, still made in Thailand, with no ADBV. It takes a 14 flute 65 mm wrench. I bought the W54109 made by Performance Tool. It is a dual 65/67mm 14 flute. Problem with dual design is 67 is upper half of tool, and 65 is lower half. When you push the tool all the way over...

Just saw this special at my Mazda dealer. Wow, what a deal!

I just talked to Mazda Customer Service. Trying to get answer on if it is ok to run a non Mazda filter that has an ADV on a skyactiv engine. Explained to her that some people think running a filter with an ADV may hurt the oil flow in the skyactiv engine, and that Wix came out with a unique...

Can't find a Wix 57002XP anywhere. Even Wix filters website doesnt show it. All places that used to carry it say " out of stock".

Thanks for straightening that out. I bought a Carquest Premium 85348 today for my 2009 Miata, because the filter said made in Vietnam, whereas the Microgard Select MSL51348 at Oreillys didn't say where made on box or filter. Was afraid maybe made in China.Looked at the new Mobil 1 m1-102 at...

I looked at other MSL part numbers and some of them said Made in Vietnam on the box. The MSL51348 didn't list any country on box or filter. Beginning to think maybe China. Asking on this thread because the one cut open was a MSL51348, so trying to find out where that specific cut open one was...

Just checked PG website for PG241EX for 2009 Mazda Miata NC. General comments mentioned 99% at 25 microns, but under specifications for that filter it listed micron rating as 42-60. Far cry from 25. Sounds like the Purolator Boss fiasco where they talked about 99% at 20 or 25, and actual...

And 10% off with military discount.

Some are made in China, depending on the part number.