hey guys, yup yup, I know we have discussed engine oil in billions of threads, but I haven't seen one for an Oil Filter yet

and since I am already bored of the crappy OEM oil filter from mazda, I would like to find out what are some good oil filters for the rx8 out there

right now I'm thinking of

K&N HP-1008

please feel free to add more : need brand, and the parts number for the rx8

 

lots of money for nothing better than stock..

you might do some reading on bobistheoilguy.com

beers

 

The only good thing about K&N filter, which I use, is the top 1" bolt head, makes it Much easier to remove.

I have a Oil filter wrench but it always slips off the regular filters.

I use K&N, 9 bux each, not that much expensive. Good filters like WiX cost 5-6 bucks. Is it worth the extra 3 dollars just for the 1" head, you have to think.

and OEM filter is not crappy ...

Oh, You can get HP-1010, it has the same size except that 1010 is taller than 1008. More areas.

 

there have been plenty of threads on this subject. I use pureOne filters.

 

I read a comparison with most major brands, and Mobil one came out on top.

 

ugh, our search sucks..........

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/list-compatible-oil-filters-113157/

 

anyone know why k&n filters have a blue cap thing inside the filter now?
i know it use to be just a spring but now its some blue cap

 

thanks alot man!

I went with hp-1010, they do fit

 

I like to use Fram Oil Filters because of the hand greep.

 

I dont think I can use 1010 anymore, the oil filter sandwich takes a lot of space.

 

^ yea, its a very tight fit, but I'm sure its worth the extra surface area