where's the oil filter??
 

hey there, i'm about to change my oil, but i haven't located the oil filter yet? can anyone tell me where it is? or even better a pic of it.

also, what is the best oil filter to use?

what about good spark plugs to use?

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

What engine? How about what car for that matter?

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

sorry, i assumed everyone knew what car i had.... :D

it's a '98 A4 2.8 Quattro the 5 valve.

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

you can't miss it. Just crawl under the car, its on the drivers side.

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

ok. i was looking from the top and couldn't see it. thanks!!

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

def only accessible form underneath.

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

from top looking down...if you can see its drivers side "down there"......its easier on the 1.8T's

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

chya, make sure you get a Mann or Mahle oil filters. only ones built to work with the thick oil you should be running in your car

RE: where's the oil filter??
 

u gotta take of a stupid plasic gaurd thing after u put the car up on ramps or somthing cuz your definatly not getting underneath that easy if its on the ground