2006 Ion Oil filter location

[stibbetts]

Can anyone describe to me where the oil filter on the 06 Ion is located.

Thank you.

[sierrap615]

the Ecotec engine has an internal cartrige style filter. located on the front driver's side of the engine, below the intake manifold. a special shallow socket is required to remove the cap, here is one example of the tool - http://www.topstoresite.com/151573.html, most auto part stores carry it, the most common i've seen is by Lisle Tools. the filter will come out in the cap, remove it, lube the O-rings as you would a typical filter's gasket. place the new filter in the cap and install.