Do you need a special tool to unscrew the black plastic cover for the oil filter on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am?

Octavia (a4 ) remove top engine cover the engine oil filter is at front cover, big black plastic cover remove with special tool the oil filter can be remove and replace with plastic ring

if its the 4 cyl its on top of engine towards the drivers side requires a special tool to take cover off. its a drop in cartage

should be under a plastic black cap, on the front of the motor, left ( drivers side) down a few inches lower than the head.

LOOK UNDER THE CAR UNDER THE PLASTIC SHIELD ITS CLOSE TO BOTTOM OR RADIATOR SUPPORT. PLASTIC SHIELD HELD IN PLACE BY 2 LARGE WING NUTS.OIL FILTER RIGHT UNDER THEPLASTIC SHIELD.

The oil filter is located under the car, on the engine block, next to the oil pan. Locate the oil filter and oil drain plug underneath your Pontiac Grand Am. The oil drain plug is under the oil pan with the filter housed nearby.
Oil filter cartridge is located on the oil pan. you will need a special tool that can be purchased at an auto parts store. drain the oil, use the tool to remove the cartridge, replace it, screw the cover back on , screw drain plug back in, refill oil , start the car and check for leaks. To reset the "change oil" light, just key the car on and hit the gas peddal 3 times pretty quickly. You'll hear a different sounding chime than you are use to, and the light will be off. Thanks. Keep updated for any more query. You can rate this solution and show your appreciation.

no u can use a socket 1"1/8 i think, but Lisle,(Lile) makes a socket just for the cap its about 13 or 14 dollars it doesent marr the top of the oil filter cap

up by the eng. but under car

the oil filter is on top of the engine bay, it is under a plastic screw on cover towards the drivers side front of the engine next to the intake manifold, if there is a cover on the engine you might need to take it off to see it, the filter clips on to the back plastic screw on cover. it requires a large socket size to remove.

Oil filter location for a 2007 Pontiac G6. First open and lift the front hood of car. Its some what right from center on the engine about 9 inches from the radiator. All you will see is a black cap with black plastic nut in the center. You will have to buy a special tool to attach to your socket wrench to remove the cap. Turn it counter clockwise to remove it. Inside is a filter attached to a plastic part and rubber o - ring. The filter is NOT enclosed in a metal casing. Remember how it is positioned as you take it out. Pull off the old filter. Remove the old o - ring. Place new o - ring in place. Place new filter on plastic part and place it back inside the engine. Make sure it is placed in the same way it came out. Screw on plastic cap by hand most of the way. The tighten with special tool and socket wrench clockwise, but not too tight. This is now complete. Now you can drain out the old oil from the oil pan underneath the car. Remove hex screw with long wrench for more leverage. One to 2 hours later place hex screw back in by hand and tighten with wrench. Now add about 4 1/2 quarts of 5W30 oil only. Check oil level on dip stick. Add more oil if necessary. Job complete!!!

The oil filter is in a filter housing located on the top of the engine. Take the engine cover off. The 3, 10mm nuts are located under the circular pop-off covers that attach the plastic engine cover. You should see the oil filter housing to the right of the engine valve cover. The oil filter housing is a black, plastic cylinder with a cover that unscrews. The filter is inside of this. Make sure you drain the oil before unscrewing the cover to the filter housing.