Engine oil change — filter, plug, and DIY tools

Tags: #engine-oil · #oil-filter · #drain-plug · #part-number · #tools · #conflict

Oil filter design. The X80 engine uses a mesh-type oil filter element, not a traditional paper cartridge — it acts as a coarse strainer rather than fine filtration. Flushing/blowing out the mesh is sufficient maintenance; replacing it at every oil change offers minimal benefit according to professional shop feedback, since the reusable mesh design is intentional.¹²³⁴

Oil filter brand options (for those who prefer disposable cartridge-style filters or the separate filter housing). Recommended quality brands: Mahle (model OC1182, ~457 RUB on Ozon as of Nov 2024, RU market), Mann, Zekert (model OF-4196, compatible with Mazda applications), and SCT (model SM196, German brand, reported working well). Community consensus: don't economize on the filter — Mahle and Mann are preferred for quality.^{567891011121314}

Complete filter/service kit pricing. A complete Zekkert kit (air, oil, and cabin filters together) cost approximately 1,300 RUB with Moscow delivery (RU market, September 2024). Part numbers visible on the packaging: 1377010L and 7340010A-J-TW.¹⁵

Drain plug — magnetic vs. plain. For the engine oil drain plug, a magnetic plug is preferred over a plain one — it collects metal particles from normal engine wear, which helps detect abnormal wear patterns over time by inspecting what the magnet has caught.¹⁶¹⁷

Drain plug washer/gasket. Part number 100902337K, 20mm diameter, roughly 30 RUB (RU market, November 2024) — shared between FAW Besturn X40 and X80. Should be replaced at every oil change. Copper washers should be heated to red-hot with a torch before installation (to anneal/soften the copper for a proper seal); aluminum washers do not need heating. Generic copper washers matching the diameter work as lower-cost alternatives — roughly 150 RUB (RU market, November 2024) vs. up to 1,500 RUB for the OEM part (RU market, November 2024).^{181920212223242526272829}

Oil extraction (siphon) pump — DIY tool. For extracting engine oil or transmission fluid via the dipstick tube (when drain-plug removal is difficult or undesired), a 12V/100W electric siphon pump is available on Ozon, sold with a carrying case, clips, and suction tubes.³⁰³¹³²

Oil filter orientation and anti-drainback valve (2025-04 discussion, unresolved). The oil filter on the X80 mounts upside-down (vertical installation, reversed from the more common orientation). This raised a community question about whether the filter element contains an anti-drainback valve — standard filters normally include this valve to prevent oil from siphoning back out of the filter when the engine is off, and its presence/absence matters more when the filter is mounted in a non-standard orientation. The question was raised but not conclusively answered in the thread.³³³⁴

Oil filter outlet hole count (2025-08 report). When choosing a replacement filter, check the number of outlet holes on the base plate — X80-compatible filters should have 6 outlet holes, not 4; the hole count matters more for proper oil distribution than the brand itself. Zekkert and Stellox are both cited as acceptable brands, provided the hole count is correct.³⁵³⁶

Total drain volume and un-pumpable residue (2025-09 report). A genuinely complete oil change moves more fluid than a dipstick-tube pump alone can extract. One owner's breakdown on the 2.0L engine: dipstick-pump extraction 3.7 L, residue from the filter + fuel-pump circuit 0.2 L, drain-plug drain 0.1 L — total 4.0 L. The dipstick sight-glass tube doesn't reach the lowest point of the sump, leaving roughly 0.2 L that the dipstick pump alone cannot reach — a truly complete change needs the drain plug opened, not just dipstick extraction. After 8,400 km on Sintec 9000 5W-30 A3/B4, the drained oil looked brown/dark but engine operation was unaffected.^3738394041

More oil filter brand options (2025-10/11 reports). Beyond the Mahle/Mann/Zekert/SCT list above, the community also recommends Hengst H90W27 and Mazda S550143029A (cross-reference equivalents searchable on Autodoc.ru) — prioritize a filter with an integrated bypass valve and slightly oversized capacity versus OEM.^4243444546 LYNXauto LC1602 is separately reported to fit the X80 and its Mazda-platform relatives (Mazda 2/Demio, 3, 5, 6, CX-3, CX-5, CX-7, MX-5) and the Nissan Lafesta; one owner uses only this brand across his cars and reports consistently good quality.⁴⁷⁴⁸

Oil condition and interval disagreement at 108,500 km (2025-09 report, conflict). One owner documented oil condition with four photos after 10,000 km of service on 5W-40 synthetic, at a total mileage of 108,500 km: moderate darkening (yellow/brown hue) on cylinder-head aluminum surfaces after running, but no premature deposits visible. Conflict: Олег К recommends shorter 7,000–8,000 km change intervals for this engine, while other owners (including Victor and a second commenter) maintain that 10,000 km is appropriate — and the actual oil-condition photos in this report suggest 10,000 km intervals were acceptable for this particular user's conditions. Both positions are reported here without adjudication.⁴⁹⁵⁰⁵¹

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New oil filter installed as part of a documented 8,400 km oil change on Sintec 9000 5W-30 A3/B4

LYNXauto LC1602 oil filter, standard spin-on construction with visible part number

Zekert OF-4196 oil filter, noted as compatible with Mazda applications

SCT SM196 German-brand oil filter

Mahle OC1182 oil filter listing on Ozon showing 457 ruble price

Drain plug washer part number 100902337K with price and caliper measurement showing 20mm diameter

Second view of the same drain plug washer/gasket measurement

Electric oil extraction (siphon) pump with carrying case, power cord, and collection containers

Cylinder-head surface oil-condition photo after 10,000 km on 5W-40 synthetic, at 108,500 km total mileage

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Sources

This page is compiled from 51 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-10-29