850 Question

cocka · Post by **cocka** » 01 Feb 2006, 02:38

I have just bought a 1993 850 wagon and reading up at a couple of sites I found an indication that the oil filter has a protective shield or cover etc. (it does look a bit vunerable where it is !!), mine does not have one, can anyone shed any light this subject ???

rp850 · Post by **rp850** » 01 Feb 2006, 09:16

IPD makes a skid plate for the underside of the engine but I don't think the car came with it standard.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 01 Feb 2006, 13:48

Not sure what the need would be. The oil filter, fuse box and CPS are among 3 of the esiest parts to access on an 850. I'd skip it.

Post by **matthew1** » 01 Feb 2006, 14:13

850s have no protection for the oil filter, and from what I've read, don't really need it.

In other words, I've never read of anyone losing oil from a damaged (road debris-damaged) filter.