change oil filter

1988 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
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how to change oil filter for a 88 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
i know i need a special tool to take off the filter it is in oil pan and next to the plug is there a special tool to open it with to get to the oil filter and where can i get one?
Mar 18, 2013 at 2:21 AM
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Here is a guide top help you see what you are in for when doing the job. You can get the "oil filter removal tool" from Amazon.

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

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
Mar 18, 2013 at 2:24 AM
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