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jjguyver, Westminster, CO, December 19, 2009, 14:31
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where is the oil filter on a 1997 bmw 318i?

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    Mississippian January 12, 2010, 13:27
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    The filter on mine is located under the hood just right of the valve cover towards the front of the engine. The filter housing is black and requires a special oil filter wrench to gain access to the filter element (inside).

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