2003 oil filter

[kymagred]

Is the oil filter for a 2003 located on top driver's side? I see a black cap that looks like it would be the place for the filter. My first time for this car. Thanks.. T

[PotIsYourFriend]

just go get it done for 30 bucks, so much easier and it only costs like 15 bucks more for them to do it...

[JTrujillo86]

Are you servicing a 2.2 Ecotec or 3400 engine?

Jeremy

[DamienZ28]

the 3.4 is in front of motor between the block and the radiator

[JTrujillo86]

Just to add to the previous post:

You'll have to remove the black plastic protector that's under the vehicle. It will make access to the filter much easier. There are two little plastic screws on each end of the protector which you'll have to unscrew to remove the cover. I believe this is there to protect the filter from damage. It's also nice incase you have to service the starter. It's right there.

If you need help finding the filter on the 2.2 Ecotec, I can't help there. Sorry about that. I obviously own the 3.4L.

Jeremy

BTW, don't pay anyone else to do it. No matter which engine you are serivcing, it's pretty easy, you'll save a few bucks, and you will know how to do it from now on.

[scrt79]

yup, eco tec filter is up there, be careful, that cap likes to break veyr often, so just take it easy. the fuilter is a little ore expensive than the standard one, so be prepared for that as well. have fun

[kymagred]

Thanks for the help. And yes its the 2.2 motor. I'll post when I get the job done and tell how it went.

[kymagred]

I got the job done a few weeks ago. It was very easy. I like working with this type of oil filter, very little mess. So thanks for the info.

[tinysmoke]

Originally Posted by scrt79

yup, eco tec filter is up there, be careful, that cap likes to break veyr often, so just take it easy. the fuilter is a little ore expensive than the standard one, so be prepared for that as well. have fun

One of the few things I am able to do on newer vehicles is to change the oil. The Alero oil filter (2.2L) is new to me. I found the black cap and gently attempted to loosen it with no luck. I was attempting to use an open ended wrench which was not a good choice.

Do you have any hints for getting the cap off? Is a socket the best tool to use? If so do you know what size it is?

The 2003 Alero is my newest vehicle. Is this style of filter being used on the newer vehicles?

Thanks

[scrt79]

Well, a socket is the best way to get it off, and be careful, those black caps are known to break, but there is a bit of locktite on the threads to keep the seal good, but it should juts turn off,and then you pick the filter up and pull it out (i don't know what size the socket is tho, just keep trying some till you find one that fits...)

[tinysmoke]

Originally Posted by scrt79

Well, a socket is the best way to get it off, and be careful, those black caps are known to break, but there is a bit of locktite on the threads to keep the seal good, but it should juts turn off,and then you pick the filter up and pull it out (i don't know what size the socket is tho, just keep trying some till you find one that fits...)

Thanks very much for the info.