Oil filter location

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Where is the oil filter located?
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Saturday, February 16th, 2008 AT 9:40 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The oil filter is at the front of the engine down low here is a guide to help walk you through the steps of changing it with instructions for you car in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008 AT 7:33 AM
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Engine Mechanical problem
2004 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic 77000 miles

I need help to find my oil filter. When my husband was changing the oil in my car, both he and his father could not find the oil filter. Can you tell me where it is located?
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:17 PM (Merged)
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Should be located under a cap on the drivers side of the engine, behind the exhaust manifold. Use a 32 mm (1 1/4 in) socket on the hex on the top of the oil filter cap, or an oil filter wrench on the outside diameter of the oil filter cap to remove. Do NOT use pliers or a wrench as damage will result.

ENGINE OIL TYPE

Look for two things:

1. GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M.

2. SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container.

NOTICE: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.

GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.

ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES

Do not add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection.
Capacities

Engine Oil with Filter. 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters)

NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Thanks for using 2CarPros. Com!
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:17 PM (Merged)
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ELIZABETH29506
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Thank you so much. I really did appreciate it very much.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:17 PM (Merged)
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Where is the oil filter located on the 2004 Chevy Malibu Classic?
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:17 PM (Merged)
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RHALL77
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Is it an eco tech engine. It should be towards the front of the car and there should be a big plastic hex cap down towards the area of the engine by where the engine and transmission meet. If its no a ech tech its towards the fire wall
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:17 PM (Merged)
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MYHENRYONLINE
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How do you change the oil filter?
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM (Merged)
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EUGENE123
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Take an oil filter wrench and clamp it around the oil filter and twist off the filter then take the new filter and put oil around the black seal ring then hand tighten the filter tilll its good and snug
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM (Merged)
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From directly in front of motor you will see a black air tube going to manifold you will have to disconnect from air box where air filter is it will have a wire attch. Dont discon. Just move to side now you will see a black cap that looks like a nut on top take that cap off good size socket and your filter will come off with the cap you will need a fram #9018 hope this helped.
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