K&N Premium Oil Filters Mazda 3 models have an option for a great premium oil filter. K&N performance oil filters are designed to offer high oil flow rates while protecting your engine from harmful contaminants. They are also ideal for use with the latest synthetic and semi-synthetic motor oils. K&N Wrench-Off filters are designed with ultra thick walls that provide extra durability and have a 1" nut welded to the top of the canister for easy removal with a hand wrench. 2012 (with SkyActiv engine), 2013, 2013, 2015, and 2016 Mazda 3 models with a 2.0 liter engine and 2014-2016 models with a 2.5 liter engine can take advantage of the Wrench-Off K&N HP-1008. The K&N HP-1002 oil filter is designed for 2004-2005 and 2008-2011 Mazda 3 models with a 2.0 liter engine, 2006-2007 Mazda 3 models witha 2.0 liter engine that have a VIN number beginning with F, 2012-2013 Mazda 3 models with a 2.0 liter engine (except those with a SkyActiv engine), and 2010 to 2013 Mazda 3 models with a 2.3 or 2.5 liter engine.