L31114311A Mazda BODY,OIL FILTER, Price: 70.46$, Weight: 0.783kg

Oil Filter Housing Body for Mazda Engines ️

This robust housing secures the spin‑on oil filter to the engine block, seals the oil circuit, and guides pressurized oil through the filter. It prevents leaks, maintains stable oil pressure, and keeps the lubrication system clean. Built to OEM geometry, it ensures the filter sits true, the O‑ring seats evenly, and hot oil stays where it should—inside the galleries, not on your driveway.

Why you need it

A worn or warped housing can’t hold pressure or seal properly. Replacing it restores correct flow, protects bearings and camshafts, and avoids messy leaks. It’s a small part with big impact on engine life.

How it works ️

Oil from the pump enters the housing, passes through the filter, then returns to the engine’s main gallery. The machined passages and sealing lands keep flow laminar and pressure consistent. Threads anchor the filter; the face supports the gasket; ports feed and return oil without cavitation.

If it’s damaged ⚠️

Expect oil drips, low pressure warning, noisy lifters, rising temps, metallic debris, and in severe cases spun bearings or turbo wear. Cracks or stripped threads mean immediate replacement.

Tech notes ✅

• Always install a new O‑ring/gasket and clean mating surfaces.
• Lightly oil the filter gasket; hand‑tighten, then torque per service manual.
• Check flatness and threads; never over‑torque.
• Reference: OE spec L311‑14‑311A for fit verification.

Compatibility

• Axela
• Cx-7
• Mpv
• 6
• 3
• 5
• 6 Wagon
• 6 Ultra