[forsakenmazda6]

hehe yeah i took mine for a spin and sounds different, more beastly in my opinion. Feels more aggressive as well. Might be placebo? But no leaks to report so far.

 

[Zoom808]

Thank you for a very well written and funny as hell write up. I did it today and it worked perfectly. Your instructions made it a breeze.

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[Syanosis]

Can we make this a sticky? I plan on Doing this in the future, sticky would make it an easy find for me and anyone else. Not to mention the way it was written, should be easy to follow on my phone from under the car... Great job!


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[Robbgt]

Can we make this a sticky? I plan on Doing this in the future, sticky would make it an easy find for me and anyone else. Not to mention the way it was written, should be easy to follow on my phone from under the car... Great job!


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Mr Tea has it as a link in his "2.3 how-to thread" found here http://forum.mazda6club.com/2-3l-i-4/227556-2-3-how-thread.html#post3188504 <-this is a sticky

 

[paradigm]

Can anyone provide me with working links to the pictures? They aren't working in the original post anymore.

 

[Robbgt]

Can anyone provide me with working links to the pictures? They aren't working in the original post anymore.

How to : Install Spin on oil filter conversion kit

 

[bigdyl69]

Hi all, just got my 2003 Mazda 6 2.3 Sport last week and looking to do this conversion but sourcing the parts in the UK is quite difficult. Main dealers are all saying they don't want to supply unless I give them my registration number and as the parts aren't for the 6, they get a bit awkward.

Anyway, I found a used one of these spin on filter adapters, it has part number 1L5G 6884 BA

It is meant for Ford engines but looks identical from what I can see to the Mazda one. Here is a picture

Would this fit my 6 Sport?

 

[xkreedx]

As long as its the 2.3 engine then yes.

tapatalking.. err wait.

 

[bigdyl69]

Great, thanks. I just found out the one in the picture has part number 1L5G 6884 BA F5, the one I have noticed been quoted uses a part number that ends with F2. Anyone know what the difference is and whether this will fit?

 

[bigdyl69]

Great, thanks. I just found out the one in the picture has part number 1L5G 6884 BA F5, the one I have noticed been quoted uses a part number that ends with F2. Anyone know what the difference is and whether this will fit?

Anyone?

 

[Kware22]

Any word on a conversion for the 2nd gen? Or would this one fit?

 

[jerryzhao]

Does this work for the speed6? I just looked at another thread and someone said it didnt work because of the oil cooler or something? Thanks

 

[SLVRSPD6]

Does this work for the speed6? I just looked at another thread and someone said it didnt work because of the oil cooler or something? Thanks

I bought this kit from Street Unit years ago when it was cheaper, this price might be better than dealer prices too.
Street Unit: Spin on oil Conversion.

 

[noclss2000]

Any word on a conversion for the 2nd gen? Or would this one fit?

I second this. The part numbers the same?
To my knowledge, didn't some early 2nd gens come with the cartridge filters and later 2nd gens come with spin one?

 

[Murphytroy80]

What are the pros and cons of this switch besides from it being easier to change the oil? I am new to the mazda 6 and I have not changed the oil personally yet. Plan on it due to money being tight. If anyone knows the pros and cons or a link to where they are that would be great thanks.

 

[MrTea]

pros is that it is more DIY friendly, as there have been several issues with cartridge changes from owners and oil change shops.

cons...you have to pay ~$40 up front to be able to change your own oil?

 

[xkreedx]

I did those mainly to run a sandwich plate for oil gauges. Other than that I like the paper cartridge. It allows you to see how well the oil is doing.

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[Murphytroy80]

Thanks mr. Tea and xkreedx for the input.

 

[CretanThreat]

If i buy the spin on plate from the mazda dealer, will i still be able to mount the aftermarket sandwich plate for gauges?

Any difference in the spin on plate sold at the mazda dealer, and the one that can be purchased from streetunit?

Last question - after you unbolt the paper housing, we MUST ensure that a new gasket is installed on the new spin on plate or the unit will leak? Is this correct?
I assume this gasket is included from Mazda?

Thanks!

 

[MrTea]

Ask the guys at SU about their product for best info.

The Mazda parts used in this conversion include everything you need. As far as the sandwhich plate, the only concern would be how low the filter would sit after the install. I believe i was running a V6 Mustang filter which was a bit on the long side for a while, but there were shorter options that i can't remember off the top of my head that i'd recommend if you are adding a 1" plate into the mix.