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Troy Gaston Prowler Junkie From:Temecula, CA 92592 Registered: Aug 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-08-2004 05:23 PM If so how hard is it to do?
BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham Registered: Mar 2001 Admin Use	posted 05-08-2004 06:25 PM The oil filter is real easy. The air filter isn't to hard either. Just take the right side panel off and you will see it.
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 05-08-2004 07:03 PM Both are real easy. The oil filter is clear of everything and you can very easy put a grip on it. When putting the oil in, a funnel helps a lot. The support bar can get in your way. I just cut a plastic container in two and used that. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"
Troy Gaston Prowler Junkie From:Temecula, CA 92592 Registered: Aug 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-08-2004 07:15 PM Thanks guys! I am a little skeptical about taking off the passenger side panel. Is that easy?
meancat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MODDERSVILLE, MICHIGAN Registered: Aug 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-08-2004 07:27 PM I find it is one of the hardest thing's I've ever done.And this go with saying I even have a hoist,Will hell I even have a full time mechenic.And it is still one of the hardest things I've done in my life.(but then again I'm lazy) ------------------
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA Registered: Feb 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-08-2004 08:08 PM quote: Originally posted by Troy Gaston: Thanks guys! I am a little skeptical about taking off the passenger side panel. Is that easy? Yes, taking the panel off is EASY - a few screws along the top edge, lean it back (don't forget to pop the sidemarker bulb) and lift up. HOWEVER, the right way/easy way to change the air filter is to drive up on ramps and simply do it from below (exactly as described in the Service Manual). 2 minute job once it's on the ramps. -GRROWL
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA Registered: Apr 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 02:02 AM This toothpic didn't need ramps. I just slid under the car and changed the air filter from below. After hearing that one guy took 1 1/2 hrs to change his, I thought I was doing pretty good getting mine done in 45 minutes. The only problem I had was getting the box back together. Knowing the secret now, it should be a breeze the next time. I'm sure taking the side panel off would have been alot easier. 3 screws on the top of the side panel is it. (At the bottom of the panel is some tabs I hear.)
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA Registered: Feb 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 07:16 AM quote: Originally posted by idive: Knowing the secret now, it should be a breeze the next time. There's no secrets. Using the diagram in the service manual, you know exactly where the latches are and can do it by feel. No problems. -GRROWL
TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH Registered: Mar 2004 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 08:15 AM I have found so far that driving up on ramps is the easiest way to access the undercarriage of a Prowler. I picked up a real nice set at of all places...Wal-Mart. Believe it or not...they are made out of plastic. They are equipped with rubber non-slip feet. I try to go by manufacturers recommendations on the air filter. I don't like messing with that passenger side panel. I'd rather do it from the underside. You will find that the oil filter is a breeze too. Located on the underside of the engine, drivers side. Brian
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 08:31 AM quote: Originally posted by TooHipCat: I have found so far that driving up on ramps is the easiest way to access the undercarriage of a Prowler. I picked up a real nice set at of all places...Wal-Mart. Believe it or not...they are made out of plastic. They are equipped with rubber non-slip feet. I try to go by manufacturers recommendations on the air filter. I don't like messing with that passenger side panel. I'd rather do it from the underside. You will find that the oil filter is a breeze too. Located on the underside of the engine, drivers side. Brian I too have those plastic ramps, very safe. Even when I jack up the rear for shining (chrome polishing ) the 20in wheels fit. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 08:32 AM Take those side panels off a coupla times and it'll be just like brushin your teeth Easy stuff man!
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA Registered: Nov 2002 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 10:44 AM I used to change the oil in my cars for years. Its a pain getting rid of the old oil. So now i just let the dealer do it! ------------------
obi-wan Prowler Junkie From:Los Altos, CA, USA Registered: Feb 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 12:39 PM I highly recommend getting a K&N air filter element. They are really good and will last a long, long time. Just be sure to clean them when required. When you are changing the air filter get your head over far enough to see the slot on the left side of the filter box so you can align the tabs on the cover of the box that's inboard. That's the hardest part besides just teaching your fingers where to go and what to do. Be patient and it will work out well. I have a really nice oil change ball valve available to replace the orig. oil plug. These exactly replace the plug and require no tools to drain the oil in the future. There 35.oo plus shipping and I have them in stock. I've used them on all my cars for years and years and sold many of them over the past 12+ years. E-mail if you want more info. or want one. Obi-Wan
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 01:01 PM I never do??? ------------------ "
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 09:07 PM My husband has always done both the air and oil filters on my cats. He says the air filter is easier to do from underneath the car. Oil filter is easy.
MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA Registered: Jul 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-09-2004 09:49 PM K&N air filter and now trying K&N oil filter. Car has sat for 2 days and no valvetrain noise on start-up. Also using 10-30 syn oil. I have a Fram quick drain system on the Prowler and the Ram. Less messy. ------------------ Gary K
Troy Gaston Prowler Junkie From:Temecula, CA 92592 Registered: Aug 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2004 12:46 AM Hi guys, Well i changed all 3 today. I put in 10w - 30 Mobile 1 syn. I also put in K&N Air Filter(those thing are sweet!! And K&N Oil Filter. I called to see how much it would cost at the chrysler dealer in Temecula and they qouted me 60.00 for the mobile 1 oil alone. plus 20.00 to put in the K&n Air filter plus another 10.00 to put in the Oil filter. I said no Thanks and did it myself. It was my first time so it took a little more time than it will next time. The most difficult part was the Air filter and getting the tabs back in order. the rest was simple up on the ramps. Plus I saved myself over 50.00 form the dealer!!
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA Registered: Apr 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2004 03:52 AM quote: Originally posted by GRROWL: [QUOTE]Originally posted by idive: [B]Knowing the secret now, it should be a breeze the next time. quote: There's no secrets. Using the diagram in the service manual, you know exactly where the latches are and can do it by feel. No problems. -GRROWL I so hate to beg, but I beg to differ. There are secrets. There are tabs on the box that go thru slots on the cover. These were being blocked from going together by a harness running down the firewall that was held in place with plug clips. It was a tight space to work with. I was able to access the latches from the top. This message has been edited by idive on 05-10-2004 at 03:59 AM
xpguy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Carlsbad, CA Registered: Mar 2004 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2004 11:25 AM Troy, Congratulations. If you have the time, Rancho Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Kearny Mesa has an excellent Service Department. I know it is a drive for you, but thought you could put it on your list for the future. They put my Borla on and put in Mobil 1 for $75. Guy ------------------ 2001 Mulholland Edition Prowler 1929 Mercedes SSK Replica - For Sale See my scrapbook
Troy Gaston Prowler Junkie From:Temecula, CA 92592 Registered: Aug 2003 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2004 11:33 AM Thanks I will maybe drive down and check them out. Troy

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