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Has anyone taken a close look at the MP6607? I believe the ST6607 used a combo bypass instead of the poppet, probably since the can is so tiny - just wondering if the new one is the same.

Originally Posted by tig1 For your Mazda 3 go with a MC FL910S which is a much better filter. This was my normal 10K OCI. FL910S does not cross-reference to any Skyactiv compatible filters, it has a different thread and all. Decided to get a bunch of Mazda OEM filters since I'm still under...

Originally Posted by Barkleymut resolution on the last pic looks very different than the one above it, makes it look like there are metal shavings everywhere. It just came out blurry as [censored], didn't realize it until I had already finished up and thrown this stuff away. I found it's tough...

This filter came from the dealer on my 2016 Mazda3, installed at 32,600mi and removed at 40,200mi. The filter appeared to be in good shape overall, inside and out. Nitrile ADBV was soft and pliable (as evidenced by the good deal of oil still in the filter when I cut it), louvers were punched in...

Used this filter on my Maxima's dying VQ35DE for approx. 10k miles with Supertech conventional 5W-30 plus other cheap 5W-30s used to top off every ~300 mi. I was expecting to find this thing pretty chewed up on the inside, but was pleasantly surprised at how it held up. Pleats were wavy but the...

Does anyone know the difference between this and the 150-2004? I recently picked up a Skyactiv Mazda, and Denso specs this 150-2002 instead of the 2004. The 2004 however cross-references to the Fram 6607, which is also spec'd for Skyactiv engines Just wondering because I have a couple of unused...

They have been Extra Guards for awhile now.

Originally Posted By: HerrStig When you find"wide pleats" on an OCOD the Fram boys will tell you it's a good thing. Weird, I've been lurking this site for a long time and have never seen this. I have seen you take lots of snarky little drive-by shots at Fram, though - what's up with that?

I always wondered what the story was when I'd see a lower-mileage car for sale with "new engine" mentioned in the listing. Now I know

Originally Posted By: goodtimes Sorry to be a party pooper but wouldn't it be better to buy things at least somewhat made in USA, when we have the choice? It's not like there aren't oil filters still made in USA. If I remember right the first time these were shown the consensus was rough...

Originally Posted By: andrewp1998 I know that some wix filters are made in China .. Purolator taking them over was bad and sad news This must be that "fake news" I keep hearing about. Sad! Please stop spreading inaccurate FUD.

Thanks for the comments all. This is definitely the Fram 6607 equivalent, the bigger Denso 150-2006 is equal to Fram 7317/Puro 14610. As others have mentioned, these newer Densos are Chinese and very similar to the cheaper Pronto/Driveworks/Premium Guard/etc filters. Notable differences were...

Got a bunch of these tiny Densos from RockAuto by mistake since Denso's catalog erroneously specs them for my car, when the larger 150-2006 is the correct one my generation. After prodding RockAuto for an exchange, they did me one better and said "keep the filters and we'll give you a store...

Originally Posted By: MaDMaXX So let's say we're talking the US market here, what are the current top picks for people who liked the Purolators of a few years ago? Does it need to be the ultra Fram? or does the TG work as a good equivalent? I was a big Puro Classic fan for years since they...

Originally Posted By: MaDMaXX Sooo, i've got one persons saying Fram are great again, and another saying they're still made of cardboard... I think the point there is that cardboard end caps may look and feel chintzy, but they don't seem to affect the filter's ability to do its job. Personally...