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Expert: - 9/24/2006


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hey skip,

  I own a 2002 chev cavalier z24 with a 2.2 ecotec enigine. Ive looked all the over the place for the oil filter and havent found nething. Any advice?  

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Yo Rob,
  Open the hood. Up by the radiator you will see the air intake. To the right of that, you will see the power steering assembly. Between the two, about 6" lower, you will see a 2 1/2" round plastic cap with a hex on the top. Remove that black plastic cap and I believe you will find the oil filter. It is a cartridge style, not a spin-on. I have never worked on this engine but I stopped at work and a guy up there ownes a car just like yours. While he goes to Jiffy Lube, he showed me the engine and indicated that is where the filter is. IF I'M WRONG, I'd just take the car to a gas station and ask them to point out where the filter goes. I do know for a fact is it a cartridge style. I'm a parts specialist, not a Tech and I looked up the filter and saw a photo of it. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you. I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire. If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle. PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you.. Skip

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