2003 mazda protege lx sensor above oil filter

#2003 mazda protege lx sensor above oil filter driver
#2003 mazda protege lx sensor above oil filter manual

Remove the sensor-thingy carefully from the filter, and slowly pull the filter down to remove it (be careful, since it probably still has fluid in it). Once those are off, you might have to work to get the pan off since the gasket has probably been on there since the car was new. Jack up the front of the car, remove your transmission dipstick, and open that drain plug (make sure the fluid is still warm - maybe drive around a few minutes and then let it sit for 10 minutes.) Once the fluid is drained, take of the screws around that drain pan.

#2003 mazda protege lx sensor above oil filter manual

First, go to an autoparts store and get a filter and gasket kit - the shop manual says to use RTV silicone stuff for the gasket, but a solid cork or rubber gasket is much harder to mess up IMHO. There should be a pan that looks similar to your oil pan with a drain plug at the back of it. Look underneath your car on the driver's side. the acids eat away at the metal it is supposed to protect and is environmentally hazardous.There actually is a filter - whoever told you there isn't has been smoking some good pete. That's why they stopped (for the most part) spraying used oil as an undercoating on cars. (the oil filter doesn't catch everything)ĮDIT. (and is probably even less total cost).įrequent oil changes reduce sludge buildup and even help wash it away. I believe cheap oil changed every 3k miles is way better than expensive synthetic oil changed every 7.5k miles. It's the used oil that is dangerous and can cause cancer with long term exposure. we are limited to 4 gallons because it is considered toxic waste and special permits (hazmat) are required to transport more than that. Here in Canada, I can completely fill my car with new oil. One thing people don't seem to consider with engine oil is the corrosive acids that are created and stored in the oil. In general this car served us well and it seems like it should have many more years of reliable service (once I get the Timing belt done and change the shocks). The infamous rust over the front wheel strut tower seems limited to the metal ring so far (no corrosion on the paint/surrounding area).

#2003 mazda protege lx sensor above oil filter driver

So far, I have a small rust spot on the driver side rear wheel well (which I will be fixing soon). I'm thinking about putting tints on it and painting wheels black + putting in the 12' sub + amp. I change oil myself every 5k and did Transmission fluid change about a year ago. Other item was minimal, Intake Boot.that's about it. I'm pretty sure radiator was at that age anyways. Other minor issue was I let the belts go too long (had them but didn't put them on) and they broke.car started to overheat but turned it off in time etc.too much pressure for radiator/popped a hole.so I ended up replacing that (self inflicted pain). I also have to replace front shocks as the car is becoming VERY bouncy and rough on the bumps (no biggie, maintenance item at this age/mileage). I just got new Tires for her and I'm about to do Timing Belt/Waterpump etc change. Just wanted to get an idea how much more life this car has in it and other people's experiences. It's been reliable and we are very happy with it. Our 2001 Protege LX 2.0 has 76k miles and has served us extremely well.