Premium Guard PG5505EX Engine Oil Filter

Premium Guard PG5505EX Engine Oil Filter

Premium Guard PG5505EX is an engine oil filter for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications from 2003-2012. It uses synthetic blend media and a 25 micron rating to support clean oil flow in cartridge-style filter systems.

Extended Life Cartridge Filter Media

The Premium Guard Extended Life line is built for drivers looking for a cartridge oil filter with extended service characteristics. This PG5505EX filter uses synthetic blend media, a 25 micron rating, and an NBR gasket with a 0.140 in thickness to support a secure seal in the oil filter housing. Key dimensions include a 2.76 in height, 3.09 in gasket inside diameter, 3.37 in gasket outside diameter, and 2.54 in outer diameter bottom.

• Synthetic blend media for cartridge oil filtration
• 25 micron rating for fine contaminant capture
• Cartridge filter design for select housing-style applications
• NBR gasket material with 0.14 in thickness
• Fits select Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7, Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, and Mercury Mariner applications

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2009-2012 Mazda 6, N/A; Cartridge Filter; Extended Life
• Fits 2010-2012 Mazda CX-7, N/A; Cartridge Filter; Extended Life
• Fits 2009-2010 Mazda 5, N/A; Cartridge Filter; Extended Life
• Fits 2009-2010 Mazda Tribute, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2009 Ford Escape, N/A; Cartridge Filter; Extended Life
• Fits 2009 Ford Fusion, N/A; To 02/04/2009; Cartridge; Extended Life
• Fits 2004-2009 Mazda 3, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2006-2009 Mercury Mariner, N/A; Cartridge Filter; Extended Life
• Fits 2009 Mercury Milan, N/A; To 02/04/2009; Cartridge; Extended Life
• Fits 2005-2008 Ford Escape, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2006-2008 Mazda 5, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2003-2008 Mazda 6, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2008 Mazda Tribute, N/A; Cartridge Filter; Extended Life
• Fits 2006-2008 Mercury Milan, N/A; Extended Life
• Fits 2007 Ford EcoSport, N/A; Extended Life

What This Oil Filter Helps Address

• Routine engine oil contamination from normal driving
• Reduced filtration performance in worn cartridge filters
• Oil filter housing sealing issues caused by aged gasket material
• Service replacement needs for Mazda 6, Mazda 3, and Mazda CX-7 maintenance
• Oil service intervals on Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, and Mercury Mariner applications

Installation Notes

Verify the cartridge filter style and match the housing dimensions before installation. Confirm vehicle year and engine application carefully, especially for 2009 Ford Fusion and 2009 Mercury Milan models with the 02/04/2009 cutoff noted in fitment. This part cross-references Pronto PO5505EX and Carlson 7203 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Premium Guard PG5505EX is built with synthetic blend media, a 25 micron rating, and NBR sealing material to support consistent filtration performance in the listed applications. The Extended Life product line identifies this filter as part of Premium Guard’s longer-service cartridge filter offering.