So I changed the oil on my friends car this morning. They have a 2014 Mazda 3 2.0L I4 and the last change was at a Jiffy Lube about 5520 miles ago. Jiffy Lube used a Ecogard X4612 and I bought a NAPA 7002 (WIX 57002 - the proper filter). What I noticed when I was recycling the filter was that the cross reference list had NAPA 1365 or WIX 51358 as an equivalent - a filter for a Mazda 2 1.5L I4 around the same time frame. From what I gather, the only difference is that the filter (Ecogard X4612) has an anti drain back valve and the NAPA 7002 does not.
Would a filter with an anti drain back valve be better for engine or cause restriction in the oil system?
As a note, the filter is at the bottom of the engine block, situated like a 'cup' on both vehicles.
Would a filter with an anti drain back valve be better for engine or cause restriction in the oil system?
As a note, the filter is at the bottom of the engine block, situated like a 'cup' on both vehicles.