The oil filter on a 1998 Chevy Cavalier is located on the bottom of the engine, behind the exhaust manifold. To find it, you will need to crawl underneath the car and look up. The oil filter will be a cylindrical object with a black cap. It is usually about 3 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall.
Here are the steps on how to change the oil filter on a 1998 Chevy Cavalier:
1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine.
2. Crawl under the car and locate the oil filter.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the oil filter.
4. Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter.
5. Remove the oil filter and let the oil drain into the drain pan.
6. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
7. Screw the new oil filter onto the oil filter housing.
8. Tighten the oil filter until it is snug.
9. Lower the car and start the engine.
10. Let the engine run for a few minutes and check for leaks.
