Stupid Cabin Air Filter Question

[damianinpa]

I just got a WIX air filter. Instructions say make sure Arrow faces UP when installing, but, other filter I took out, it faced down. Does is really matter? Can't really see a difference either way, but, didn't know if I should follow WIX instructions or old air filter.

[pat failman]

[tunersteve]

I learned this the hard way, anything other than OEM won't fit. Follow OEM direction, not WIX. Check your owners manual.

[damianinpa]

I will turn it so the arrow faces down. BTW..the wix fits fine. It is the filter for the CX-7..this is the same as our Speed6.

[tunersteve]

Originally Posted by damianinpa I will turn it so the arrow faces down. BTW..the wix fits fine. It is the filter for the CX-7..this is the same as our Speed6.

I used a Wix, and it's not the right size. Went back and got the OEM one and had no trouble with the install (mind you the Wix was right out of their book for a Mazdaspeed6).

[noctemman]

Some wix will work.

[dagrimey1]

Just use the CX-7 filter it is the same as the MS6 filter. Been using it for over 2yrs now.

[Virzy]

Could you give me the site where you got the one that fits? No auto places around here have a cabin air filter for my car (2006 MS6), including the local Mazda dealership. They said they'd order some but never did.

[ms6zoey]

i spent like 50 on my filter. how much do the cx-7 cost?

[dagrimey1]

Part Number FIL 4579
Cabin Air Filter
Product Line: NAPA Filters
Per Car Qty.: 1

Just get the 2007 CX-7 cabin filter. I paid 15.99 for mine at N a P a! Point the arrow the same way as the one coming out. DOWN!

[ms6zoey]

wow 15.99! i def over payed. thanks im gonna get it once this ones gone.

[gigs2006]

yeah i have to replace mine next week..havent done it since i bought the car.. will be getting a cx-7 to save money

[dagrimey1]

Let me know how it goes! I know you guys will be pleased with the price and now you will have cheap fresh air in your cabin!

[jsehlms]

Wow, for that price I should sell my extra OEM filter and buy two Wix filters. Thanks for the part #.

[dagrimey1]

Don't tell me thanks! Click me thanks!

[tunersteve]

Anyone know of a cheap place to get the OEM cabin air filter for the MS6?

[dagrimey1]

Originally Posted by dagrimey1 Part Number FIL 4579 Cabin Air Filter Product Line: NAPA Filters Per Car Qty.: 1 Just get the 2007 CX-7 cabin filter. I paid 15.99 for mine at N a P a! Point the arrow the same way as the one coming out. DOWN!

NAPA FIL 4579
15.99

[maximisedky]

Just call your nearest NAPA store, ask for a 2007 CX7 cabin filter, it looks just like the original, it is EXACTLY the right size and it goes back just soo . . . NOT TO MENTION CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!!!

[dagrimey1]

Originally Posted by maximisedky Just call your nearest NAPA store, ask for a 2007 CX7 cabin filter, it looks just like the original, it is EXACTLY the right size and it goes back just soo . . . NOT TO MENTION CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!!!

[Vansquish]

Yay...I've been looking for somewhere to get that filter replaced. Prior to putting in the ptp pill and switching to 5w40, I had some oil burn-issues and it was all coming through into the cabin. Time to go get the part! Thanks guys.

[yearzero]

i could've sworn that our cars have two cabin filters.. or is that the mz3?

[thanox2]

MS3 has two air filter, one sits on top of the other. I bought a nice carbon filter with arm&hammer bak soda.