Yet more oil filter questions....
#1
Yet more oil filter questions....
I have a few filters left over from my Probe (93, 2.0L).
I looked at the P5 filter and the Probe filter. The only difference I can tell is the depth. The Probe one is longer than that tiny shorty they call an oil filter for the P5.
Think I can use the Probe filters? I tried finding the filter on the P5, but i can't see it looking down.......
I looked at the P5 filter and the Probe filter. The only difference I can tell is the depth. The Probe one is longer than that tiny shorty they call an oil filter for the P5.
Think I can use the Probe filters? I tried finding the filter on the P5, but i can't see it looking down.......
#2
Get underneath and look up.
It's pretty high up there, and you have to snake your arm through a bunch of obstacles to reach it. Then, you have to hope it's not torqued on too tight to undo by hand, because good luck getting a tool up there.
But to answer your question, I don't know if you can use your Probe filters on there. If it fits, it's probably worth a try, but the official answer has to be that you should only use parts specifically designed for your car.
It's pretty high up there, and you have to snake your arm through a bunch of obstacles to reach it. Then, you have to hope it's not torqued on too tight to undo by hand, because good luck getting a tool up there.
But to answer your question, I don't know if you can use your Probe filters on there. If it fits, it's probably worth a try, but the official answer has to be that you should only use parts specifically designed for your car.
#3
It is on the back of the engine block above the intermediate shaft (sort of points towards the center console /passenger seat...make sure the hood is open before you get underneath there, the stock filter is black and hard enough to see already), and yes the Probe filters will fit your P5...I have been using the KL V6 filters since I bought the car (I had a Probe GT and like you, a bunch of unused filters in my garage) I vaguely remember the Probe 2.0Ls and the GT's using the same filter...But P5's don't have the oil cooler, it just screws into the side of the block...
I just put a little extra oil in during the change to be safe (the filter is twice as deep)...Also the larger filters are much easier to grab with a set of filter pliers to remove compared to the stock tuna cans...
I just put a little extra oil in during the change to be safe (the filter is twice as deep)...Also the larger filters are much easier to grab with a set of filter pliers to remove compared to the stock tuna cans...
Last edited by Installshield; July-22nd-2003 at 06:10 PM.
#6
I'm reading the P5 owners manual and it says that "removing the oil filter requires a special tool so it should only be done at a dealer". I haven't had time to look underneath the car but is this true? What kind of special tool are they refering too?
#7
Oil Filter wrench. There are 2 basic types, a cap that goes on the end and uses a socket wrench to turn the cap, and a strap with a handle that goes around filter and tightens as you turn.
You can get them at WalMart or any auto parts store. The issue with the cap is it can only fit one size of oil filter where the strap will fit different sizes.
You can get them at WalMart or any auto parts store. The issue with the cap is it can only fit one size of oil filter where the strap will fit different sizes.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nightflash
1st Gen Protege/323/GLC
5
July-11th-2004 09:58 PM
shumax
3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3
4
July-23rd-2002 11:10 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)