pesca

Hi guys, me again

So i decided to change the oil and i was wondering what the best oil filter is (for a series 1 car). I am choosing between these three:

1. Original mazda filter
2. K&N PS-1008
3. K&N PS-1010

They cost about the same and i just want to get what is best for my car. The original is suposed be good right? But i can also get the K&N and i was wondering if i should go for the 1010, i know it's for the series 2 that has a higher oil pressure, so i was wondering if that would mean better oil flow and better filtration in the series 1 (more oil flow since the filter is designed for higher pressure and higher flow, thus automatically increasing the oil circulation a bit, and better filtration because the filter is designed to work at higher pressure so it would have even more time to filtrate at lower pressure) or would it hurt the car? (hurt by not working poperly in lower pressure)

Also, what is the best tool to get the filter off, belt key, chain key, that cap key or smt else?

Tnx for your help :D

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

The pressure design is the bypass pressure.

You shouldn't get one higher than the designed pressure bypass, because if there is a blockage, the engine may not be able to produce the oil pressure needed to reach the new higher pressure bypass, leaving the engine starving for oil.

You shouldn't get one lower either, because then normal engine pressure may trigger the bypass, meaning that the engine is getting unfiltered oil regularly.


IMO, stick with OEM.

blckninja

iTrader: (1)

I would stick with Mazda. Search next time.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...filter-212865/

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...ur-rx8-154649/

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...filter-109657/

pesca

Thanks for the fast reply :D

And i did search, that's why i overcomplicated things :D plus the 1008 vs 1010 has never been asked/answered so i decided i better ask before i do something stupid