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May 5, 2006 | 09:41 AM

cazvette

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Oil Filter On C5

I will be change my oil very soon and would like some insight on the location of the Oil filter and if its easy to get to or not. Thanks

May 5, 2006 | 10:25 AM

GWurst

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http://www.c5forum.com/diy/oilchange.php

Easy to get to once the car's up in the air.

May 5, 2006 | 10:28 AM

01vetter

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The oil filter is at the rear of the oil pan under the car. You have to get at it from under the car. Also, the oil drain plug is at the front of the oil pan. This means that you have to have the car level or higher at the rear to drain the oil. You will need ramps for the front and a jack to raise the rear to do the oil filter and change the oil. Not that difficult to change it.

May 5, 2006 | 11:36 AM

rws.1

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BUT you also want either a second set of ramps or jackstands or concrete blocks to put under either the rear saddle or the rear wheels. You do NOT want to get under a car that is supported only by a jack...

May 5, 2006 | 01:02 PM

fixvet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cazvette

I will be change my oil very soon and would like some insight on the location of the Oil filter and if its easy to get to or not. Thanks

Geez man, just get under your car and look

May 5, 2006 | 01:11 PM

Wicked Weasel

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Originally Posted by rws.1

I bought 2 sets of ramps. drive up on the front ones and then raise the back with a jack and put the 2nd set under there. the car is at the right angle to drain the oil and there is plenty of room to get under the car without worrying about it falling on you.

May 5, 2006 | 03:32 PM

cazvette

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Thanks everyone!!! Ive done alot of oil changes in my life and yes they're relatively easy, but I wanted to make sure of the easiest way before I went ahead and tried.