Wix 57002 or OEM Made in Thailand?
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Flip a coin because you'll never notice a difference IMO
They could even be the same if Mann is just reboxing low-application filters 
The mazda filters looked better. The Wix one had louvers.
Doesn’t matter. Pick one and sleep well.
theres tons of these cars parading around with bulk 0W-20 and PH6607 sized jobber filters(like Chinese-made Champs or Premium Guards) so it could be worse as well.
theres tons of these cars parading around with bulk 0W-20 and PH6607 sized jobber filters(like Chinese-made Champs or Premium Guards) so it could be worse as well.
Nah, the WIX 57002 are made in Mexico.They could even be the same if Mann is just reboxing low-application filters
That is because I read it wrong
The way it was worded made it sound to me like both were made in Thailand. Sorry for the confusion on my end
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The first oil change I did on my now ex’s CX5 was a PITA. Can was cranked on stupid tight. Channel lock pliers easily cut through can. It wasn’t the fault of whomever made the factory filter that it was cranked on at the factory or by dealer prep, but I wasn’t impressed with durability of the OE can. Cut way easier than I thought it should have. I used Wix after that.
What year and model. More than likely using an XG6607 will be fine.
Use what you want to, I doubt the engine will know the difference, unless the skyactiv is different. What makes the wix special for this application?
I have been using the Wix 57002 and it is just fine...I had a scare when it looked like the louvers were closed so I cut it open and it was just fine.... Unlike most of the aftermarket filters for this application Wix (like OEM) doesn't have an anti-drain back valve.. So I guess if it were me it would depend what I got the best deal on. Both will get the job done.
I have been using the WIX 57002 on my friend's '14 Mazda 3 and I just ordered some of these filters by FULL from the Naper. They are made in Thailand and out of the box definitely feel like they are a quality filter and don't have an ADBV as is specified by Mazda in their TSBs for the Skyactiv engine. They are also significantly cheaper than the the Napa Gold 7002. My bet is that they are made in the same factory as the Roki's and OEM filters.
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