Fram or OEM Mazda?

[ukmastermind]

Just bought a 2016 CX5 and looking into some maintenance.

The OEM Mazda Filter looks pretty basic and doesn't have/need an ADBV.
Fram's EG is rated at 10k OCI and the TG at 15k OCI.

Leaning towards the Fram TG since I do 7.5k OCI. What do you think?

 

[wemay]

Nothing wrong with either. The FRAM is good for 95-99% above 20 microns though.

 

[spasm3]

I've been using the frame ultra in my 17 cx-5 without issue.

 

[ukmastermind]

I've been using the frame ultra in my 17 cx-5 without issue.

It looks like this filter aims straight down and dry starts will never be an issue. I think I'll give the EG a try.
BTW, why do you use 0w40 in your CX5? Is it a turbo?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

nothing wrong with Fram

 

[spasm3]

It looks like this filter aims straight down and dry starts will never be an issue. I think I'll give the EG a try.
BTW, why do you use 0w40 in your CX5? Is it a turbo?

Not a turbo. Due to short trip fuel dilution in winter. >5% with a uoa. Will be changing oil soon to a summer 30 wt.

 

[Dave Hess]

I've been using the frame ultra in my 17 cx-5 without issue.

Yep, same here and Fram Ultra is a great filter.

 

[haggler]

I used OEM and M1 when I had my miata. Both are fine. With ADBV being no concern you could also run supertech 6607 costs $3 filtering 95% at 30 micron. I run Supertech on my kia with 6 mo OCI. Tough guard never seemed worth it to me. IMO extra guard or ultra for Fram. Aftermarket filters have much better filtration.

 

[wemay]

I used OEM and M1 when I had my miata. Both are fine. With ADBV being no concern you could also run supertech 6607 costs $3 filtering 95% at 30 micron. I run Supertech on my kia with 6 mo OCI. Tough guard never seemed worth it to me. IMO extra guard or ultra for Fram. Aftermarket filters have much better filtration.

Same here.

 

[blupupher]

.... Tough guard never seemed worth it to me. IMO extra guard or ultra for Fram. ...

The ToughGuard was a better deal when it was about $1.50 cheaper.
For quite a while at Walmart it was a ExtraGuard for $3.50, TG for $5, Ultra for $7.
Now the EG is still a good deal @ $3.88, TG is $6.82, and Ultra is $7.92 (these are PH2 size filters, but price is the same for most).
For ~$1 more than the TG you can get the Ultra, so that is a better deal over the TG.

The ExtraGuard is a 10,000 mile rated filter, so with a 7,500 mile interval, that would be fine.

 

[PimTac]

OEM Roki.

 

[ukmastermind]

The ToughGuard was a better deal when it was about $1.50 cheaper.
For quite a while at Walmart it was a ExtraGuard for $3.50, TG for $5, Ultra for $7.
Now the EG is still a good deal @ $3.88, TG is $6.82, and Ultra is $7.92 (these are PH2 size filters, but price is the same for most).
For ~$1 more than the TG you can get the Ultra, so that is a better deal over the TG.

The ExtraGuard is a 10,000 mile rated filter, so with a 7,500 mile interval, that would be fine.

You're right.... I just checked the price of all three and it's just as you described.
I might as well go with the EG since it has a 10k rating like you said.

Appreciate all the feedback... new to Mazda's and I'm probably overthinking everything

 

[RamFan]

You're right.... I just checked the price of all three and it's just as you described.
I might as well go with the EG since it has a 10k rating like you said.

Appreciate all the feedback... new to Mazda's and I'm probably overthinking everything

Enjoy the car! I have plenty of filter dissections in my history if you’re curious to see internals.

 

[tundraotto]

Using the Fram XG7317 on my 2014 NA 2.5L Skyactiv....I like to live dangerously.

On a serious note I refuse to pay more for the OEM MV Mexico-made value line filter. The Roki filters are too hard to find and are more than the Ultras.

I change every other 4000 mile oil change, and have 3 left....after that may just go to the Fram extra guard....but thats a long way from now.