Seriously? Is the oil dirty then the filter is dirty. Change it every 3-4k miles! On my 88 XJ6 I change it ever 4k miles since it does hold 8 quarts, on my 94 XJ12 I change it ever 6k miles as it holds 11 quarts. If you drive it like a race car in the dead of summer change it more often, if its really dirty before the miles are up then change it anyways. It's the most important thing to do for these old gals.
When its dirty you need to change the filter.
Look at it. If it's dirty, it'll show it. It'll look dirty.
There is no way to know for sure. That is why you just replace the filter at a set mileage. I recommend every 50,000 miles.
When it is dirty, I know that is vauge but it is the truth.
it may be a dirty oil filter try changing it and see if that works if it does let me know i have the sane car except it is a 1997 bye
You have it checked at every oil change and replace it when dirty.
I'm not a mechanic / technician , but as far as I know the power steering doesn't have a filter
You will not know until your engine stops. For this reason fuel filters are just replaced a a set mileage. I recommend every 75,000 miles unless the filter is in the fuel tank. In that case it requires no maintanence.
Sure but know that dirty air will be entering your engine and this will cause engine wear.
Dony know how dirty they are, but they are hairy.
I know on a 1998 model it is right next to the air filter housing.
This is a trick question, even though I don't think you meant it to be.To check remove from vehicle and inspect, if it plugged or excessively dirty it is bad.The trick partIf the filter is bad there is a serious problem with the transmission.