2013 Mazda 3???

[ChileanSeaBass]

I just picked up a 2.0L 2013 Mazda 3 with 35K miles. Based on the service records that came with it, it should be due for an oil change in about 3K miles. I'm planning on using Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W-20, but had a question about the filter, as I have little to no experience with Mazdas. I'll be sticking with a 7,500 OCI.

I was really happy with the OEM filters on my Hyundai Elantra (was totaled in a wreck before Christmas). Are the Mazda OEM filters of similar quality, or are there other options out there better suited for the Skyactive engine?

Thanks for your help.

 

[jigen]

I've read that many aftermarket filters have issues with the sky active engines and to try and stick with oem. That's what I do. The filters are made in Japan and seem to be of good quality.

 

[dparm]

Originally Posted By: jigen
I've read that many aftermarket filters have issues with the sky active engines and to try and stick with oem. That's what I do. The filters are made in Japan and seem to be of good quality.



Really? How so?

 

[wymi516]

Wix makes an oil filter specifically for the Skyactiv motor. I believe the part # is 57002. I use oe filters from Mazda on my 13, they are about $8.00.

 

[jigen]

Haha I don't know the specifics, I just remembered reading about it a bunch when getting my Mazda. From that I decided to just go oem, which are actually pretty cheap at the dealer.

 

[bdcardinal]

PE01-14-302A is the filter you want to get or use as a cross. A lot of bad listings for the SkyActiv engines and filters out there.

 

[jigen]

It was actually from our own site.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2796353

Seems like there were fitment issues and confusion from the newer 2.0 engines. Could be fixed now.

 

[Eddie]

I would only get a dealer OE filter at this point in time. Too much misinformation out there now. I thought there were two different 2.0L engines out in 2013 and one is SkyActiv. Make sure which engine you have before getting any filter. Ed

 

[bourne]

Use any Purolator #4612 filter for the skyactic 2.0. Ive used l14612 and psl14612 on our mazda so far with no issues. At work we use Promotive PH4612 filter which is a professional (read bulk) version of the purolator classic and they work excellent as well.