Just received my order of 3 PY8W-14-302 filters w/washers from Avondale (through Amazon). Holy cripes! these things are tiny. At first I thought I ordered the wrong ones. Looks like they are for a garden tractor! No wonder my dealer wants to change the oil/filter every 6 months regardless of miles driven.
My last Mazda was a 2008 CX9 and the filter was much bigger. I haven't crawled under my new CX5 Sig yet so IDK how much room there is for a larger aftermarket filter. After I've used up my 3 OEM filters, I'll be looking for better alternatives.
Just received my order of 3 PY8W-14-302 filters w/washers from Avondale (through Amazon). Holy cripes! these things are tiny. At first I thought I ordered the wrong ones. Looks like they are for a garden tractor! No wonder my dealer wants to change the oil/filter every 6 months regardless of miles driven.
My last Mazda was a 2008 CX9 and the filter was much bigger. I haven't crawled under my new CX5 Sig yet so IDK how much room there is for a larger aftermarket filter. After I've used up my 3 OEM filters, I'll be looking for better alternatives.
Just received my order of 3 PY8W-14-302 filters w/washers from Avondale (through Amazon). Holy cripes! these things are tiny. At first I thought I ordered the wrong ones. Looks like they are for a garden tractor! No wonder my dealer wants to change the oil/filter every 6 months regardless of miles driven.
My last Mazda was a 2008 CX9 and the filter was much bigger. I haven't crawled under my new CX5 Sig yet so IDK how much room there is for a larger aftermarket filter. After I've used up my 3 OEM filters, I'll be looking for better alternatives.
That looks like a good filter, a better one than the 1WPE-14-302 which lacks metal end caps. Do dealers now carry the PY8W-14-302 filter?
Just received my order of 3 PY8W-14-302 filters w/washers from Avondale (through Amazon). Holy cripes! these things are tiny. At first I thought I ordered the wrong ones. Looks like they are for a garden tractor! No wonder my dealer wants to change the oil/filter every 6 months regardless of miles driven.
My last Mazda was a 2008 CX9 and the filter was much bigger. I haven't crawled under my new CX5 Sig yet so IDK how much room there is for a larger aftermarket filter. After I've used up my 3 OEM filters, I'll be looking for better alternatives.
I don't get it. An OEM filter is like $6 or $7. Look them up on BITOG. Very well built. Filters fine.
I wouldn't bother with aftermarket. A Wix 57002 if you have to. They were actually made for SkyActiv. But around here they cost more than an OEM Thailand made (not the Mexico made value line) filter.
The 3 filters I just received from Avondale (PY8W-14-302) say "Made In Japan" on the box and on the filter. Made by Tokyo Roki Co. LTD. They are more like $10-11 shipped if purchased single (includes the seal washer). Other places are cheaper but shipping is addl.I don't get it. An OEM filter is like $6 or $7. Look them up on BITOG. Very well built. Filters fine.
I wouldn't bother with aftermarket. A Wix 57002 if you have to. They were actually made for SkyActiv. But around here they cost more than an OEM Thailand made (not the Mexico made value line) filter.
The 3 filters I just received from Avondale (PY8W-14-302) say "Made In Japan" on the box and on the filter. Made by Tokyo Roki Co. LTD. They are more like $10-11 shipped if purchased single (includes the seal washer). Other places are cheaper but shipping is addl.
My concern was the tiny size of the filter - smaller than I've ever seen on a 250HP engine. Seems like it could clog easier.
Mazda designed its oil life monitor which calculates Flexible oil change interval based on your driving conditions. If your SoCal driving conditions are severe, the Flexible oil change interval will be adjusted shorter accordingly. Besides, you still can change your oil whenever you want, even if the mileage or percentage of Flexible oil change interval still shows some to go.I have zero confidence in what an oil life monitor indicates. I prefer to err on the side of caution and change my oil at 5000 mile intervals. SouCal driving conditions can be pretty severe. Regarding filters, while the basic Fram orange can filters have a pretty mediocre reputation, their newer Ultra series filters are very, very good. If you limit your OCI's to 5000 miles and your engine is well broken in, (like past the 10,000 mile mark) you can change the filter every other time and save a little money and mess/hassle. The Ultra filter for the 2.5L Turbo is # XG6607.
The Mobil 1 filters are also top rated. The # 108 filter replaces the Mazda PY8W-14-302. The # 110 might fit. It is a bit taller. The Mobil 1 filters are not in sealed boxes and do not have plastic seals on the open end so on my next oil change I might buy the # 108 and # 110 and do a test fit to see if the # 110 will clear the underbody access panel before oiling the gasket and tightening it all the way down of course. If not I will return it. The oversize Fram Ultra is # XG7317. I haven't checked the dimensions to see how it compares to the Mobil 1 # 110 but I'll bet they are close.
Just want to throw this in here, DO NOT use a non genuine Oil Filter in any Skyactiv Engine, diesel or gasoline.
These oil filters are specifically made and designed for Mazda by Tokyo Roki.
Non genuine oil filters do not have the correct by pass and flow rating.
Using the incorrect Oil Filter can also throw up DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes, 'CEL' light on dash)
See PDF from Mazda USA ( for SA-G)
Although bigger oil filter may make you feel like it can filter more, but the key is the area size of the filter element, and the quality of filter material. OEM oil filters, especially those made by Tokyo Roki (Japan) and Denso (Thailand), have been cut open many times and used for more miles and it has been proven they really have the best quality.The 3 filters I just received from Avondale (PY8W-14-302) say "Made In Japan" on the box and on the filter. Made by Tokyo Roki Co. LTD. They are more like $10-11 shipped if purchased single (includes the seal washer). Other places are cheaper but shipping is addl.
My concern was the tiny size of the filter - smaller than I've ever seen on a 250HP engine. Seems like it could clog easier.