Found out after backing it up on ramps and taking the splash gaurd off that this 96 and according to all the auto parts stores I have checked on, this uses the same filter as the 1995 Dodge Neon. Even my repair manual shows it being different. Very strange but makes me feel better on replacing that first before I go and do an expensive shop time look over. less than 25 bucks for the filter. Thanks very much though.