advice on changing oil filter 2001 estima mcr30

[Tarago_owner]

The oil filter on this vehicle is rather evil to reach. The only way seems to be to reach up through a tiny gap underneath the vehicle, and as such there is not enough room to get a filter wrench onto it or get any decent purchase. Anyone have any advice?

Much appreciated.

Mike

[playwme]

Remove the plastic undertray. I think there's about 6 bolts holding it on.

[Justin NC]

I can reach mine with my hand and undo it. Sometimes I do need filter removal tool that fits onto the end of a ratchet. Its easy to do.

[Tarago_owner]

Yeh, I finally had to take it to a mechanic. He said there was no way it was coming off without power tools, so whoever serviced the vehicle last did a fine job of tightening it up.