Oil Filter location

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
8,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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D. THORSEN
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I cannot locate the oil filter on the 3.3 engine of my 2007 Santa Fe
Aug 27, 2008 at 9:30 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Sep 1, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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JACKSTRAW
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Should the cap on the filter housing just unscrew? I turned it anti-clockwise and heard a clicking sound. It didn't seem to loosen up.
Mar 25, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, the cap is opened turning anti-clockwise. There is an O ring which which acts as a sprng so it would only loosen up after a little turn. The clicking noise that you heard should be the cover loosening up.
Mar 26, 2010 at 6:43 AM
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[quote:26a4db41c5="KHLow2008"]Yes, the cap is opened turning anti-clockwise. There is an O ring which which acts as a sprng so it would only loosen up after a little turn. The clicking noise that you heard should be the cover loosening up.[/quote:26a4db41c5]

Thanks, I'll try it again.
Mar 26, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

Have a nice day.
Mar 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM
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