Oil Filter MOdel/size

Doogal · 10-01-2009, 07:17 PM

G'day all, im changing my oil filter on the Bg (93) for the first time and was just wondering what size/model filter i need.

I couldnt quite get the whole number and i had it up on the ramps and couldnt see from underneath.

Dogo · 10-01-2009, 07:28 PM

there should be a chart at the auto store that tells you

My BPT has a Z79A , I think yours will be the same.

Enter the details here and find out for sure
http://www.rycofilters.com.au/catalogue

project.r.racing · 10-01-2009, 08:59 PM

Z436 is the one fitted from factory.

or you can use the bigger Z79A as posted above.

my BA uses the Z436, but I use the Z79A cos it is bigger and cheaper.

SuperMazdaKart · 11-01-2009, 07:55 PM

i use the smaller Z436 (or VO33 if it's the Valvoline filter). being smaller it's easier to get in & out from top of the engine bay, but since you have ramps to get underneathe anyway, might as well just use the bigger Z79A.

Mc_Nuggets · 12-01-2009, 07:38 AM

man just go to repco and tell them the make and modle of your car they should have it in stock. It should cost around 10 bucks

mussing · 12-01-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

my BA uses the Z436, but I use the Z79A cos it is bigger and cheaper.

Is there a noticeable advantage to this? ie. Should I consider going this route next oil change?

DavoAust · 12-01-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mussing

Is there a noticeable advantage to this? ie. Should I consider going this route next oil change?

yes, the bigger size means it'll filter more crud out protecting your engine better. plus its cheaper

project.r.racing · 12-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavoAust

Quote:

Originally Posted by mussing

Is there a noticeable advantage to this? ie. Should I consider going this route next oil change?

yes, the bigger size means it'll filter more crud out protecting your engine better. plus its cheaper

extactly the answer i would've given.

the Z436 is $14 each, and the Z79A is $9 each. at supercheap, you can get trade packs of 4x Z79A for $20. so $5 each.

ryan

SuperMazdaKart · 12-01-2009, 03:30 PM

the Wesfill Coopers filter for Z436 is about $9 though

project.r.racing · 12-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenchu_GTR

the Wesfill Coopers filter for Z436 is about $9 though

And the price of a Z79A at Wesfill Coopers is?

SuperMazdaKart · 12-01-2009, 04:05 PM

dunno, didn't look it up when i got mine.

Doogal · 14-01-2009, 01:45 PM

Cheers for that guys, i woulda just stuck with the same size one if i didnt know. But now ima Put the bigger one in : D...Its not very logical why the bigger one is cheaper but i'm not complaining

SuperMazdaKart · 14-01-2009, 04:40 PM

supply & demand. the larger one is also listed for Hondas as well.

interestingly the Ryco catalogues lists the smaller Z436 for the FC/FD RX-7s

Astro Boy · 14-01-2009, 04:53 PM

Size isn't always purely to do with filtration, it's also got alot to do with the various valving in a particular filter. Just be aware that although two filters can have the same thread etc. and physically fit, different valving can effect the motor. Z436/Z79A should be ok as that's a pretty common swap and I haven't heard of any disaster stories...

project.r.racing · 14-01-2009, 06:41 PM

i've done the swap and regularly hit high rpms and had no problems in my ba. maybe the bg is different? the bpt uses a Z79A filter.

10-01-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
Doogal Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: QLD Australia Car: '93 BG 323 astina Posts: 172 View Photos By: Doogal	Oil Filter MOdel/size G'day all, im changing my oil filter on the Bg (93) for the first time and was just wondering what size/model filter i need. I couldnt quite get the whole number and i had it up on the ramps and couldnt see from underneath.

10-01-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	there should be a chart at the auto store that tells you My BPT has a Z79A , I think yours will be the same. Enter the details here and find out for sure http://www.rycofilters.com.au/catalogue __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

11-01-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
SuperMazdaKart Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Adelaide Car: Familia GTR! Posts: 154	i use the smaller Z436 (or VO33 if it's the Valvoline filter). being smaller it's easier to get in & out from top of the engine bay, but since you have ramps to get underneathe anyway, might as well just use the bigger Z79A. __________________ Vu,

12-01-2009, 07:38 AM	#5
Mc_Nuggets Astina GT Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: \| Brisbane \| Car: SP20 Hatch 2001 Mica Black Posts: 370 View Photos By: Mc_Nuggets	man just go to repco and tell them the make and modle of your car they should have it in stock. It should cost around 10 bucks __________________

12-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
SuperMazdaKart Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Adelaide Car: Familia GTR! Posts: 154	the Wesfill Coopers filter for Z436 is about $9 though __________________ Vu,

10-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Z436 is the one fitted from factory. or you can use the bigger Z79A as posted above. my BA uses the Z436, but I use the Z79A cos it is bigger and cheaper.

12-01-2009, 04:05 PM	#11
SuperMazdaKart Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Adelaide Car: Familia GTR! Posts: 154	dunno, didn't look it up when i got mine. __________________ Vu,

14-01-2009, 01:45 PM	#12
Doogal Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: QLD Australia Car: '93 BG 323 astina Posts: 172 View Photos By: Doogal	Cheers for that guys, i woulda just stuck with the same size one if i didnt know. But now ima Put the bigger one in : D...Its not very logical why the bigger one is cheaper but i'm not complaining

14-01-2009, 04:40 PM	#13
SuperMazdaKart Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Adelaide Car: Familia GTR! Posts: 154	supply & demand. the larger one is also listed for Hondas as well. interestingly the Ryco catalogues lists the smaller Z436 for the FC/FD RX-7s __________________ Vu,

14-01-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
Astro Boy GSL RallySport Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brendale QLD!!! Car: Cross 6 Posts: 1,835	Size isn't always purely to do with filtration, it's also got alot to do with the various valving in a particular filter. Just be aware that although two filters can have the same thread etc. and physically fit, different valving can effect the motor. Z436/Z79A should be ok as that's a pretty common swap and I haven't heard of any disaster stories... __________________ - GSL RallySport - Ph: 1300 884 836 - Sick of paying too much for high performance brake pads? Want high performance and cold bite with low rotor wear? - QFM Performance Brake Pads - Also specialising in - DMS High Performance Shock Absorbers - Monit Rally Computers -

14-01-2009, 06:41 PM	#15
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	i've done the swap and regularly hit high rpms and had no problems in my ba. maybe the bg is different? the bpt uses a Z79A filter.

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