I think the 2003 is similar to the 2002 in having the fuel filter in the fuel pump. The filter is designed to last the life of the pump.
The fuel filter on a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege is located along the vehicle's frame, just past the fuel tank. It should be replaced every 30,000 miles for maximum performance.
The only fuel filter in a 2002 Protege is in the fuel pump, which is in the gas tank. The filter is designed to last the life of the pump.
what has to be removed to get to fuel filter
From what i understand its built in to the fuel tank and pump, should be replaced around 100k miles
I have a 2000 Mazda protege. My fuel filter is in the gas tank and is not something you can replace. John B.
You will need to drop the fuel tank and get close to fuel pump. Its a 100k mile part, based on Mazda
From the look of things theis car does not have a fuel filter. The only filter that has to do with the fuel seems to be in the fuel tank. A 2001 Mazda Protege (actually, all models from 1999-2003 including the DX, LX, ES, Mazdaspeed, and Protege 5) does not have an inline fuel filter. The only fuel filter it has is a "strainer" or a "screen", which looks like a nylon mesh "sock". This strainer is connected to the fuel pump, located in the gas tank. Although this fuel strainer does not require periodic replacement, it is recommended that it be changed if you are replacing the fuel pump.
Inside the fuel tank
I was told the fuel filter is located in the fuel pump which is located in the fuel tank.
It is located in the fuel tank itself.
Contaminated fuel (water) or a dirty fuel filter could be possibilities.
Where exactly it the fuel filter located on my 1996 Mazda protege 1.5 motor.