Taken from my 2014 Mazda 3 with 2.0L engine after 9,000 miles.
Mazda 3 Skyactiv OEM oil filter CUT OPEN
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Looks OK to me however, I'm not sure that I am seeing the media correctly.
Does it NOT have end caps at all?
Does it NOT have end caps at all?
Yep, I'm guessing Denso, they've been big on capless media cartridges.
No end caps, no adbv. Decent filter but the efficiency probably isnt something to write home about.
Nope. There is a thin clear plastic that extends out from the center just a bit and that’s it.
Things that you will not see on these filters;
Torn media.
Wide pleat spacing.
Shoddy manufacturing assembly.
But you can use other brands and experience one or more of those if you wish.
My comment was with what it caught , I wasn't picking at the filter .
I’ve had stellar UOA results since the car was new. Not 110k miles on the Mazda 3.
What more could you ask for?
These are made in Thailand, not the previously made in Japan by ToyoRoki filters.
I haven’t seen the Roki filters stateside for many many years now.
A good bit of carbon sludge and an unidentified speck.
I don’t like the build up of particles on the bottom, by the bypass valve.
Roki has a plant in Thailand. I have never been able to confirm it but it might be a joint effort between Roki and Denso.
I get these Thai filters from the dealer. Now with all the supply issues going on I will find out if I can still get these or will have to go with the Mexican filters.
Yeah, I buy the Thai Roki filters too. I prefer those to the MV - Mexican Value line... Hope they're still avail. easily.
Nothing, but for an MSRP of 8.50 there are better filters for the money.I’ve had stellar UOA results since the car was new. Not 110k miles on the Mazda 3.
What more could you ask for?
Believe this is the original filter from the factory? 9,000 miles on the filter?A good bit of carbon sludge and an unidentified speck.
I don’t like the build up of particles on the bottom, by the bypass valve.
Perhaps this was the second filter and the car is undergoing its 3rd OCI?
Either way, the filter captured metal bits!
hmmmm. I don’t know what you’re smoking (it’s too early to be drinking, but you never know) but I want some too, cause that didn’t make any sense at all. This filter ran 9k miles in my 8 year old Mazda 3 with 110k miles on it. Just an FYI
Oh. I read your first post, not the whole thread. It didn't say how many miles were on the car. Thot it was new, given how many metal flakes (sparkles) appear to be in the oil. Thot it was possibly the 1st OCI, with the filter catching mfgring leftovers .
This filter ran 9k miles in my 8 year old Mazda 3 with 110k miles on it. Just an
Given what I see, I won't be buying THAT Mazda!
