You should have the "271" engine. The oil filter is wedged up against the firewall on the intake side. You'll need a 27mm socket to remove it (push the wiring and hoses around it gently aside while removing the oil filter). There is no need to remove the engine cover until you do spark plugs (50,000mi/80,000km/4 years) as there isn't much under there.

I hope you're using Mobil 1 or equivilent for your oil change......

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