oil filter

1996 GMC SONOMA
202,850 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ELIZAMACWILS244
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How do I change the oil filter in 1996 GMC Sonoma?
Jan 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM
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JDL
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You use an oil filter wrench, the autostore sells them. Oil will probably run out when you loosen filter, use a catch pan underneath, unscrew ccw. On the new filter, I use a little clean engine oil on the filter seal. I also clean off the engine mounting surface, for filter.

Picture of filter is below. Courtesy of Napa.
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