Changed my oil today at 29,963 miles on car and 7,779 miles on this OCI. This is the first mazda filter I've cut open. This is the one made in Mexico by what I believe to be Wix.Too bad I didnt get to cut open the japanes tokyo roki version before they discontinured them.
20170312_153824_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
Louvers here are pretty small I think.
20170312_153834_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
Pleats are nice. No tears. I did notice a little bit of fibers coming off of it. Very small amount.
20170312_153849_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
20170312_153856_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
Not sure what this plastic piece is for under the threads. It didnt leak but it wasnt pliable. it was rather hard. The top plate is heavy. I would say heavier than the media.
20170312_154003_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
20170312_153824_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
Louvers here are pretty small I think.
20170312_153834_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
Pleats are nice. No tears. I did notice a little bit of fibers coming off of it. Very small amount.
20170312_153849_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
20170312_153856_resized by JOHN, on Flickr
Not sure what this plastic piece is for under the threads. It didnt leak but it wasnt pliable. it was rather hard. The top plate is heavy. I would say heavier than the media.
20170312_154003_resized by JOHN, on Flickr