Q: Need to locate the oil filter on a 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette

asked by on March 24, 2017

Locate oil filter

My car has an automatic transmission.

Hi there. Although this video is for an Alero, the motor on your Silhouette is identical. You can watch the video to see where the filter is located and how to remove.

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