Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
#1
05-14-2007, 04:23 PM
Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
Can someone tell me where the oil filter is located on the 06 3.9 liter? I am trying to do an oil change in my driveway right now, but can't find the damn thing!
#2
05-14-2007, 04:47 PM
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RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
It's there. Sorry I can't help you right now but I don't have a floor jack at work.
I changed it myself a couple of times, but I can't give you exact location.
It must be my advanced age.
I changed it myself a couple of times, but I can't give you exact location.
It must be my advanced age.
#3
05-14-2007, 04:52 PM
RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
If it is like the 3800 series,try turning the wheels all the way to the right and look in the passenger's side wheelwell.On the 5.3 engine it is near the oil pan underneath.I am not sure where it is on the 3.9,but I would check those areas.
#4
05-14-2007, 04:54 PM
RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
Thanks man, I found it. Now I can't get it off lol. I'll have to pick up a filter wrench tomorrow I guess. I knew to check to see if I could turn the filter before draining the oil because every new car I have ever driven had the filter on too freakin tight to turn by hand.
#5
05-15-2007, 04:12 AM
RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
[align=center]Hi Tom, [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Chevy didn't make it easy to change the oil filter in a 3.9L[/align][align=center]without a cap/type filter wrench with extension: ([/align][align=center]The filter is located between the new engine cradle structure[/align][align=center]at the rear of the engine & it's difficult to acess without the right oil filterwrench.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Let us know how it went. What type of oil/filter did you use.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Good Luck, `Space[/align]
#7
05-15-2007, 11:16 AM
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RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
ORIGINAL: SpaceRider
[align=center]Hi Tom, [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Chevy didn't make it easy to change the oil filter in a 3.9L[/align][align=center]without a cap/type filter wrench with extension: ([/align][align=center]The filter is located between the new engine cradle structure[/align][align=center]at the rear of the engine & it's difficult to acess without the right oil filterwrench.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Let us know how it went. What type of oil/filter did you use.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Good Luck, `Space[/align]
[align=center]Hi Tom, [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Chevy didn't make it easy to change the oil filter in a 3.9L[/align][align=center]without a cap/type filter wrench with extension: ([/align][align=center]The filter is located between the new engine cradle structure[/align][align=center]at the rear of the engine & it's difficult to acess without the right oil filterwrench.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Let us know how it went. What type of oil/filter did you use.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Good Luck, `Space[/align]
Piece o' cake!
#8
05-15-2007, 12:05 PM
RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
ORIGINAL: SolaraSlayer
I guess I'm mega-ol'skewl Uncle Space, I just used some extra-large channel-lock pliers.
Piece o' cake!
I guess I'm mega-ol'skewl Uncle Space, I just used some extra-large channel-lock pliers.
Piece o' cake!
GP `Dave, that must really be an extra large channel lock pliers : )
It's easy if you have the right tools. I am starting to build
my tool chest now. Good tools are expensive & I'm learning
on who I should lend them to : ( I always learn the hard way.
I'm happy that the 3.9L only holds 4 qts of oil : )
It take me about 15-20 minutes to change & clean up.
Peace Out,
`Space
#9
05-15-2007, 01:02 PM
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#10
05-15-2007, 04:33 PM
RE: Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?
I did that on some 70's and 80's vehicles, not sure if I'd have room now.When you replace the filter though, 1. avoid Fram - just do a websearch to see how much they fall apart. 2. put a small bit of oil on the gasket with your finger and it will come off easier next time.