splash guard and oil change

minh · 01-31-2004, 10:49 AM

anybody have a pic of which bolts to remove for the splash guard, or an accurate description of which ones to remove? I could probably figure it out while I'm under the car, but I would end up removing a lot of bolts that I wouldn't have to, and I would be grateful for the time saved too! last time I changed the oil and filter, I left it on, and it was a PITA to clean the engine-side of the splash guard when it was still on the car (a bunch of oil leaked on it obviously). Thanks!

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03WRXMA · 01-31-2004, 12:17 PM

There are 3 greenish 12mm bolts on towards the front of the car, the also have a phillips head on them; Plus two clips on either side of it, the kind where you pull the center out, then the whole clip out.

grindMARC · 01-31-2004, 12:32 PM

I've managed to change my oil every time without having to remove the splash guard. I use one of those parrot beak looking filter wrenches. There's only one spot where I can get a good bite on the filter, so it takes a bit more effort than if the guard was off. Overall though, I'm sure its faster.

minh · 01-31-2004, 12:38 PM

thanks.

DrD · 01-31-2004, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by grindMARC
I've managed to change my oil every time without having to remove the splash guard.

If I am not mistaken, the splash guard on the '04 is different than the 02/03 - it actually goes under the filter, making removal sort of necessary. I wonder if you could retrofit the 02/03 setup onto an 04 - I can change my oil without getting a drop on the splash guard (also - you really shouldn't need a filter wrench unless the filter was put on too tight)

minh · 01-31-2004, 02:06 PM

I have an 04 and it does completely cover the filter...

drees · 01-31-2004, 02:43 PM

Hmm, I wonder why they changed the design for '04? My '03 definitely doesn't cover the filter. I wonder if they did it for aero reasons?

Can any '04 owners take a pic of the splash guard?

devin · 01-31-2004, 04:27 PM

i just cut a hole in the bottom of my splash guard so i don't have to take it off every time i change the oil

01-31-2004, 10:49 AM	#1
minh Scooby Newbie Member#: 6792 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Louisville, Ky Vehicle: 02 M3, 05 OB XT	splash guard and oil change... anybody have a pic of which bolts to remove for the splash guard, or an accurate description of which ones to remove? I could probably figure it out while I'm under the car, but I would end up removing a lot of bolts that I wouldn't have to, and I would be grateful for the time saved too! last time I changed the oil and filter, I left it on, and it was a PITA to clean the engine-side of the splash guard when it was still on the car (a bunch of oil leaked on it obviously). Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-31-2004, 12:17 PM	#2
03WRXMA Scooby Guru Member#: 35081 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2012 WRX WRB	There are 3 greenish 12mm bolts on towards the front of the car, the also have a phillips head on them; Plus two clips on either side of it, the kind where you pull the center out, then the whole clip out.

01-31-2004, 12:32 PM	#3
grindMARC Scooby Specialist Member#: 23547 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Trenton, NJ Vehicle: 02 WRX Wagon Mersoydes 300SDL	I've managed to change my oil every time without having to remove the splash guard. I use one of those parrot beak looking filter wrenches. There's only one spot where I can get a good bite on the filter, so it takes a bit more effort than if the guard was off. Overall though, I'm sure its faster.

01-31-2004, 12:38 PM	#4
minh Scooby Newbie Member#: 6792 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Louisville, Ky Vehicle: 02 M3, 05 OB XT	thanks.

01-31-2004, 02:06 PM	#6
minh Scooby Newbie Member#: 6792 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Louisville, Ky Vehicle: 02 M3, 05 OB XT	I have an 04 and it does completely cover the filter...

01-31-2004, 02:43 PM	#7
drees Scooby Specialist Member#: 25905 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2003 Silver Wagon Tuned with Enginuity	Hmm, I wonder why they changed the design for '04? My '03 definitely doesn't cover the filter. I wonder if they did it for aero reasons? Can any '04 owners take a pic of the splash guard?

01-31-2004, 04:27 PM	#8
devin Scooby Newbie Member#: 17196 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: buffalo/staten island Vehicle: 06 Accord Silver	i just cut a hole in the bottom of my splash guard so i don't have to take it off every time i change the oil