2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 216

J39L_EA.book Page 19 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the engine hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. Air Filter CAUTION Don't drive without an air filter. This could result in excessive engine wear. A viscous paper air filter fits inside the air cleaner housing, as shown. It's been specially treated and should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it when necessary. M Replacing the Air Filter NOTE If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, replace the filter more often than recommended intervals. 1. Unfasten the clamps. Clamp 8-19 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G