2005 mazda 3 2.3 oil filter

Hey Folks,

In case anyone is interested Fram makes the cartridge oil filter for the
2004/2005 Mazda3 2.3L.
The part # is: CH9641
It

come with the two O-rings.

I called AutoZone and they don't stock it. I called Pep Boys and they don't stock it either. However, Autobarn stores in New York have it.
It sells for $8.99. I'm not sure what a Mazda dealer is selling it for and if it includes the two O-rings.

Hope this helps.

Great info! Did they tell you how much they wanted for it, and was it a much better price than your dealer?

Why must it be Fram... :grr:

I refuse to give Fram my money for ANYTHING until they get rid of the unsafe "cardboard" oil filters.

OK?............is the Mazda filter really any better? :shock:

I'll stick with the Mazda filter if Fram is my only other choice thank you.

Of course the more filters out there the better.

Purolator has had a filter in their system for several months though I have yet to see it in stores.

What is wrong with Fram??? :dunno:
Are they that bad. They are OEM for FORD (Motorcraft) and probably others too.

The Purolator part # is L15505

I couldn't find anyone who carries this either.

I'll use Mazda filters........but if I can't get to the dealer it's nice to know that my local Autobarn stocks the Fram filter, and they are open everyday.

Wix makes one too.

Part Number: 57203
Principal Application: Ford, Mazda, Mercury (03-05)

Applications for part 57203

Make Model Engine:
FORD LIGHT TRUCKS ESCAPE HYBRID L4 2.3L 141 CID
MAZDA 3 L4 2.3L 141 CID
MAZDA 6 L4 2.3L 140 CID
MERCURY MARINER L4 2.3L 140 CID

Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 2.940
Outer Diameter: 2.585
Inner Diameter: 1.170

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Packed 1 0.625 0.425 0.100
Packed 1 3.400 3.100 0.150

RockAuto.com has 2 kinds for sale

Part# L32114302A
Sold in packs of 12
$4.15 each

Does this one look familer to anyone? It's the Mazda part # and all, gotta be the same thing. Comes with o-rings too for $4.15!

AC Delco
Part # PF1703
Non-stock, ships in 5 days
$8.12 each

I think I get 5% off Rock Auto too!

raitchison said:

I'll stick with the Mazda filter if Fram is my only other choice thank you.

Of course the more filters out there the better.

Purolator has had a filter in their system for several months though I have yet to see it in stores.

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Ditto. Thank you.

RockAuto also list a Fram oil filter PH9566 for the 2005 Mazda3 2.3L
That is wrong according to the Fram rep. I just spoke with.
The PH9566 is for the 2.0L as it's a spin on filter not a cartridge.
The correct Fram oil filter cartridge number for the 2.3L is CH9641

The other one for 2004 Mazda3 2.3L looks right in the picture.
My local Mazda dealer sells it for $8.00.
$4.15 a piece in bulk is a great deal!!!! Jump on it!!!

Has anyone bought the case of 12 filters from Rock Auto? Thought I would see if anyone had and how their experience was both with Rock Auto and the filters themselves. The picture they show certainly looks like the exact same thing that I have gotten from the dealership, except that the dealer charged me a total of like $13 bucks for the filter and the 2 O-rings. Seperate charge for the filter and for each O-ring!!!I like the idea of having oil filters for the next 4 - 5 years already stocked in the garage.

The new cartridge filter part number comes supplied with the 2 o-rings. My local dealership's price is now cheaper for the combo part number, than the old filter part number was, alone.

Departure1 said:

What is wrong with Fram??? :dunno:
Are they that bad. They are OEM for FORD (Motorcraft) and probably others too.

No no... Purolator makes Motorcraft, not Fram.