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RE: If you are a high mileage driver and if you want to extend oil change intervals

Posted by pictureguy on May 14, 2022 at 00:29:39:
My 2016 Mazda specifies a Ridiculous (IMO) 5000 miles between changes.
I don't see ANY problem going to 7500 with Mobil 1 OIL and FILTER.

Though I'm open to a better filter. Now? Here's where it gets weird.

NAPA filters are made by WIX, which has a good fan-base.

My Element can be had in the 'Platinum' level.....while th Mazda only in 'Gold'. One is synthetic media, the other enhanced cellulose.
But Both use the M20-1.5 thread size. One is 2.173" ID gasket, the other 2.257" ID gasket.
OD is 2.475 for the first, 2.464 for the OTHER.......
The HONDA Filter is about 1/2" taller, meaning more oil for the Mazda....if it works.
Can OD is the SAME for both of 'em......

I'd LOVE to find a database so I could do some 'matchiing' and find a duplicate filter but TALLER for the Mazda. I've had cups of coffee which hold more than that oil filter.......