Where is my oil filter located at?

Tiny
BEANER BATTER
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Im tryin to change my oil but I cant locate my oil filter I have my car jacked up in the street right now
Monday, January 9th, 2012 AT 10:39 PM

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Tiny
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Hello

The oil filter is behind engine on the passenger's. Here is a step by step guide to help you change it with a diagram below to show the filter location.

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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Monday, January 9th, 2012 AT 10:57 PM
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SANDRA GEORGE
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I can not seem to find where the oil filter is on my 2000 Chevy Cavalier.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Its located at the backside of the engine (between the engine and firewall) nearest the passenger side. You can get to it from under the hood
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You casn see it in the diagram I posted.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the oil filter on a Chevy Cavalier 2002 2.4L engine VIN T located? Thanks


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/451804_engine2_4.jpg

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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The oil filter on a 2002 Cavalier is located in the front of the motor. There is a black plastic cap that has a 1 1/4" nut attached to it. You need to remove this plastic cap to get to the paper filter. It does not have a metal canister like most filters. It's an internal filter. To find this black cap look just to the left of the power steering fluid container and down.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks Bluelightnin6 appreciate your response. Ill check it out.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
GEORGE WOOD
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Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

can you tell me where the oil filter is located in my 2002 chevy cavalier
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Look at the pass side front of engine underneath. You may have to remove a shield to get to it
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
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I have a 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS/Sport coupe with a oil filter located on the top of my vehicle next to the engine, I am wondering if anybody can tell me how to remove (what tool I need) the black plastic oil filter cap, So I don't have to keep going back to dealerships that want to charge me WAY more then they need to. Thanks for the help.
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 8:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You need an 1 3/8" socket and an extention. Just break the seal with the socket and extention, and then turn it off by hand or you'll encounter the fine engineering that will not allow you to remove the socket.

Verify the size at the parts store when you buy it.
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