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Old 08-10-2011, 10:07 PM
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K&N oil filter ($14) v.s. MOBIL 1 oil filter ($13)

So I went to pick up an oil filter, come to find that the MOBIL 1 & K&N are made the same! Only the KN is $1 more. For those of you who seen the KN filter, youll agree.

So today I found out The Rx8 K&N oil filter is designed the same as the MOBIL 1 oil filter, only without the nut to remove it. Only difference is that the KN is $14 and the MOBIL 1 is $13.



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Besides these oil filters I also looked at the others and would put them in this order.

1. MOBIL1/ K&N
2. BOSCH
3. STP
4. Mazda OEM
5. Fram Extra guard
6. Fram
Old 08-10-2011, 10:31 PM
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cool story bro
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now where the f*ck is the like button?
Old 08-10-2011, 10:53 PM
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Hmm. I never use the nut on the K&N. Maybe I should save a buck with the M1.
Old 08-10-2011, 11:11 PM
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Just saying they are both the same in case one is not in stock whenever you go buy, leave me alone, I was bored.
Old 08-10-2011, 11:26 PM
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I have/had all the brands you mention. hmm.

I use Mazda OEM ... and WiX ...

Oh yeah, where is that Like Button. COOL STORY BRO.
Old 08-10-2011, 11:35 PM
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Actually, I was being serious. :/
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On this economy , a dollar less is a big deal. Anyway, cool story bro.
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That's not surprising. What's their filtering ability anyway?
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Not surprising. There is a site (if you google) that has a giant listing and technical analyses on different filters.
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Lol, ok sorry for throwing the $ factor but hey, I felt special finding out they are the same! Lol, at least I gave you guys a laugh for the day, because these forums have never been more DEAD.
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Haha, that's good to know.

I just noticed, every time I go in for an oil change at my dealership, they install a Motorcraft oil filter, is that the same as the one Mazda uses? Because from what I understand Motorcraft is Ford.
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