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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Will R1 strut bar interfere with oil changes

I have a 1993 Touring and I was interested in adding a Mazda R1 strut bar. I see it would go right over the oil cap. Would I really have to remove the strut bar for every oil change? Is there something I'm missing here?

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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There is no interference. You will not need to remove the strut bar to change your oil.
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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There is no interference. You will not need to remove the strut bar to change your oil.
If I put an aftermarket oil cap on would you be able to see it or is it obstructed by the strut bar?

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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It gets close with the oil fill cap, as the bar DOES come over the top of it at the edge, but you have about an inch and a half underneath it that JUST allows you to get the fill cap off.
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