Okay, I give up....Where is the oil filter?

Can someone tell me where the oil filter is located on the 06 3.9 liter? I am trying to do an oil change in my driveway right now, but can't find the damn thing!

It's there.  Sorry I can't help you right now but I don't have a floor jack at work.
 
I changed it myself a couple of times, but I can't give you exact location. 
 
It must be my advanced age.

If it is like the 3800 series,try turning the wheels all the way to the right and look in the passenger's side wheelwell.On the 5.3 engine it is near the oil pan underneath.I am not sure where it is on the 3.9,but I would check those areas.

Thanks man, I found it. Now I can't get it off lol. I'll have to pick up a filter wrench tomorrow I guess. I knew to check to see if I could turn the filter before draining the oil because every new car I have ever driven had the filter on too freakin tight to turn by hand.

its not even the easiest thing to get @ on the 3.8l....kinda stupidly designed

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ORIGINAL: SpaceRider

Hi Tom,

 

Chevy didn't make it easy to change the oil filter in a 3.9L

without a cap/type filter wrench with extension : (

The filter is located between the new engine cradle structure

at the rear of the engine & it's difficult to acess without the right oil filter wrench.

 

Let us know how it went.  What type of oil/filter did you use.

 

Good Luck, `Space

I guess I'm mega-ol'skewl Uncle Space, I just used some extra-large channel-lock pliers.
 
Piece o' cake!

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ORIGINAL: SolaraSlayer

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Bahh!!!   $1 Used 12 inch flathead screwdriver.  Hit the side of the filter till you pierce it and go all the way through.  Then just twist.  :)   I did that on some 70's and 80's vehicles, not sure if I'd have room now.
 
 
When you replace the filter though, 1. avoid Fram - just do a websearch to see how much they fall apart.  2. put a small bit of oil on the gasket with your finger and it will come off easier next time.

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ORIGINAL: 04 Intimidator

quote:

ORIGINAL: SolaraSlayer

GPD'S DO-IT-ALL TOOL

(ONE TOOL TO RULE THEM ALL)

414 - 14 inch NUTBUSTER™

SKU : 414
PRICE : 25.90

(I thought that was a cool trademark, actually the v-jaws work better)

Bahh!!!   $1 Used 12 inch flathead screwdriver.  Hit the side of the filter till you pierce it and go all the way through.  Then just twist.  :)   I did that on some 70's and 80's vehicles, not sure if I'd have room now.


When you replace the filter though, 1. avoid Fram - just do a websearch to see how much they fall apart.  2. put a small bit of oil on the gasket with your finger and it will come off easier next time.

LOL!! I was going to say, just stab it with a screwdriver if  you have a large oil catching pan.  I can't believe someone else uses this method.  You must have been born in the 50's like me.

Stabbing the filter with a screwdriver is how I learned, and that was circa 1996.  It''s tried and trued, and easy.

Agreed on the Fram filters! Get one made by Wix. Several brands available, such as NAPA Gold, or even Car Quests brand.

I just had the ordeal with mine. Mechanics gloves got the original out, now I use K&N filters cause they are super sweet, and they have a 1" nut on the top, perfect for removal from the 3.9 with a regular socket.

I actually laughed out loud at the title (no offense meant). I was used to changing the oil in our pickups or suburban, had to twist your hand and tilt the filter and go through a maze on one of the pickups. And of course it was that pickup that I drove the most. Anyway it took me awhile to find the filter on the car too, dad finally got underneath and came up laughing at me. The 3.9 filter is right next to the drain plug, nice spot even if it''s a little tight for a filter wrench.

OMG I can''t believe how old this thread is.  To answer and old question, I was born mid 70''s.  This is the way my dad showed me on a stubborn Olds that hadn''t had oil changed in like 3 years and was full of sludge.