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Originally Posted by ZeeOSix

Ask Mazda if they will supply their filter for free if it's the only option in the world for that engine.


They do not specify any oil filter in the owner's manual, but research has got 3 Mazda Skyactiv filters. One made in Mexico, one in Thailand and one in Japan. The Japan is the high end one.

Here is the warranty requirements, again I do not see that they mentioned the oil filter in the Owner's Manual. But a disclaimer states that you have to check with Mazda before you use an aftermarket part. Just a warning for those new car buyers.

Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Mazda warranty doesn't cover this. Before you install any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

To continue warranty eligibility and to protect your investment, it is your responsibility to properly maintain your vehicle according to factory recommended schedules outlined in this manual. As part of this you must keep your maintenance records, receipts, repair orders and any other documents as evidence this maintenance was performed. You must present these documents, should any warranty coverage disagreement occur. Failure to do so can result in your warranty being voided either in whole or in part.
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This evidence may consist of the following:
* The Mazda Scheduled Maintenance Record, refer to the Warranty Booklet, must be completely filled out showing mileage, repair order number, date for each service, and signed by a qualified automotive service technician who service vehicles.
* Original copies of repair orders or other receipts that include the mileage and date the vehicle was serviced. Each receipt should be signed by a qualified automotive service technician.
* For self maintenance, a statement that you completed the maintenance yourself, displaying mileage and the date the work was performed. Also, receipts for the replacement parts (fluid, filters, etc.) indicating the date and mileage must accompany this statement.
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If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids, parts and materials must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual.
 
I agree that none of my owner's manuals specify an oil filter either. But the parts catalog certainly does, and subsequent service bulletins also will list the specific part numbers that are eligible for installation on the vehicle.
 
5 road vehicles and all have base up cans (3) or vertical cartridges … only the outboard and mower have sidewinders
IMO … the bottom of the U-tube is a great place for a filter …
 
Originally Posted by Bill_W
My new 2019 Miata will get a few oil change, one at 1000, one at 3000 and one at 6000. The Baldwin filter finder gave me a number of a small filter that is 2 5/8" tall but cross referenced 2 taller models that may fit. A 3.5" tall and a 4"tall, all three has a bypass setting of 14 PSI. If a larger filter would fit, anything I am missing on getting the larger models?

They say bigger is better.
 
As I ask questions I get the answers along the way.
The Mazda Corp. never explained in the Owner's manual that I have to use a Mazda filter to keep the Warranty, but they did say that you had to keep the receipt for the filter and oil if you do the work yourself. (meaning no freebies) On a sideline Mazda said that the Mazda filter is unique to Skyactiv engines. I did find a Wix filter made especially for the Skyactiv engine. It appears the flow rate is important. My present Miata is not a Skyactiv engine. Mazda makes the Skyactiv to handle 14 to 1 compression ratios outside of US and 13 to 1 in the US and the new Skyactiv X will handle more compression and run like a diesel without spark after initial normal spark startup. So I gotta bend to the Mazda filter.
 
Originally Posted by Bill_W
As I ask questions I get the answers along the way.
The Mazda Corp. never explained in the Owner's manual that I have to use a Mazda filter to keep the Warranty, but they did say that you had to keep the receipt for the filter and oil if you do the work yourself. (meaning no freebies) On a sideline Mazda said that the Mazda filter is unique to Skyactiv engines. I did find a Wix filter made especially for the Skyactiv engine. It appears the flow rate is important. My present Miata is not a Skyactiv engine. Mazda makes the Skyactiv to handle 14 to 1 compression ratios outside of US and 13 to 1 in the US and the new Skyactiv X will handle more compression and run like a diesel without spark after initial normal spark startup. So I gotta bend to the Mazda filter.

OK, cool.
 
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