Oil change. drain plug location

2010 CADILLAC CTS
150,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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T-BONE16
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I can"t locate oil filter or oil pan/drain plug.
Aug 5, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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BMDOUBLE
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Here are some pictures of the locations of the drain plug and oil filter. I also included the oil capacity chart.
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Aug 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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T-BONE16
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Is the filter location on the drivers side next to the dipstick?
Aug 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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BMDOUBLE
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Yes.
Aug 6, 2019 at 6:49 AM
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T-BONE16
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Is the drain plug underneath the front drivers side axle?
Aug 6, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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Yes and it should be a 15mm head on it.
Aug 6, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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