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Old 02-06-2006 | 11:04 PM
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Where is the Oil Filter?
Can someone tell me where the oil filter is? I drained the oil, but I can not located the oil filter.
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Old 02-06-2006 | 11:08 PM
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Top rear of the engine assuming you are talking about an RX8! There are DIY forums that give oil change instructions.
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Old 02-06-2006 | 11:08 PM
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Behind the dipstick....
....and if this is your first change, it will be on VERY tight from the factory! (Damn Sumos!)

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Old 02-06-2006 | 11:55 PM
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Yup just like what StealthTL said, Tastic its not that hard. Best of luck.
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Old 02-07-2006 | 12:00 AM
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Old 02-07-2006 | 12:02 AM
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So you access it from the top? How do you guys make room to take it off. It's too damn crowded in there, I can barely get a grip on it much less get a tool in there.
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Old 02-07-2006 | 12:11 AM
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So you access it from the top? How do you guys make room to take it off. It's too damn crowded in there, I can barely get a grip on it much less get a tool in there.
It is too difficult if you have big hands, thinking about relocating it.
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Old 02-07-2006 | 12:21 AM
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I have fairly small hands. I can grip it but then my arms can not move at all. No way to apply any torque whatsoever. Do you guys remove components from the area to make room?
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Old 02-07-2006 | 12:34 AM
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I just grab it like a Rabbit an twist it real hard. Works for me
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Old 02-07-2006 | 12:36 AM
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I just grab it like a Rabbit an twist it real hard. Works for me
Be nice to the bunnies!!!!!!!
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Old 02-07-2006 | 01:21 AM
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F-series oil filter socket. Get one. That an a 6-inch extention.
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Old 02-07-2006 | 02:12 AM
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Finished my first oil change ever on any car . I had the filter wrench socket... and a 7 inch ratchet. My hands are all skinned but it's done! Thanks for the info.
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Old 02-07-2006 | 03:11 AM
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Be nice to the bunnies!!!!!!!
Me like to go like a Bunny
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