I've got an oil filter related question. Where is it?

I know it's on top of the engine from the two rotaries I've owned. I do my own service work. I am afraid that with the engine mounted lower and more rearward, that they may have made the filter not accessable - worse than in my Miata.

Maybe that engine cover is just hiding it. Does anyone know?

 

Behind the windshield line, under the cover. Looks like a VERY small opening to remove (I took this picture at a Mazda Rev-it-Up event).

My hand had to turn to get in and out of the space to reach it, and I wear a medium glove.

 

That's a great picture. It looks just as awkward as on my Miata. I wonder if romoving the engine cover - assuming it is designed to be done easily - will help access.

I guess I'll have to get used to it.

 

The covers pop right off, so that isn't a problem, but, unless the hoses are routed differently for the production, it is pretty awkwardly located.

 

Maybe you are supposed to access the oil filter from under the car, like bringing you car to a place that has a 'pit' for service.

 

...or just use some jack stands.

 

That's what they would like you to think. More $$ for them. Jack stands work just fine, or make your own ramp from 2"x12" lumber. My motto is, if they can do it, so can I. When replacing the trans mounts on my Jetta, I had to buy a compressor, air gun and sockets, but by golly, I did it myself!

 

good man! *pat pat*

 

Or buy a house with a pit in the garage.

I would find it difficult to do without it now.:D

 

Now, wouldn't that be sweet !

 

I'll be over...