oil filter location?

2000 BMW Z3
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ARCHIE5
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Where is the the oil filter located on a 2000 bmw z3?
Jul 26, 2008 at 6:43 PM
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Hello,

The oil filter is located on the front upper part of the engine. It is under the oil filter cap (see picture below).
In order to remove the oil filter you will have to take that cap off by using appropriate size adapter.

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

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 23, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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