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Where is Oil filter location 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9 L V6?

Tools:

* Oil drain pan

* Oil filter wrench

* Funnel

* Fresh oil (5 quarts)

* New oil filter

Instructions:

1. Park your truck on a level surface and turn off the engine.

2. Allow the engine to cool down for a few minutes.

3. Open the hood of your truck.

4. Locate the oil filter. It is a cylindrical-shaped object located near the top of the engine, on the passenger side.

5. Place the oil drain pan under the oil filter.

6. Use the oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter.

7. Be careful not to spill any oil.

8. Remove the oil filter and discard it.

9. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.

10. Screw on the new oil filter until it is snug.

11. Do not overtighten the oil filter.

12. Remove the oil drain pan.

13. Add 5 quarts of new oil to the engine.

14. Check the oil level and add more oil if necessary.

15. Close the hood of your truck.

16. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.

17. Check for any leaks.

That's it! You have successfully changed the oil filter on your 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6.