
Chery Arrizo 5's oil filter is located at the rear of the engine. The oil filter, also known as the oil cleaner, functions to remove impurities, gum, and moisture from the engine oil, delivering clean oil to various lubrication points. The dimensions of the Arrizo 5 are 4572mm in length, 1825mm in width, and 1482mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670mm. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine of the Arrizo 5 delivers a maximum torque of 143 Nm and a top speed of 180 km/h. It features body stability control, brake assist, tire pressure monitoring, automatic door locking while driving, and rear radar.

My Arrizo 5 has had three oil changes, and I watched the mechanic every time. The oil filter is hidden underneath the engine, so you have to lift the car to see it. It's located next to the engine oil pan, roughly under the driver's seat on the chassis, and looks like a small metal canister. Once I tried to change it myself but realized I couldn't reach it without removing the engine guard plate. This design is quite reasonable as it prevents damage from road debris while driving. However, I'd advise against DIY replacement because you also need to drain the old oil simultaneously, which requires professional equipment to collect the waste oil. During the last at the 4S shop, I noticed they finished replacing the filter in just 5 minutes, but spent more time removing and reinstalling the guard plate.

Having serviced numerous Chery Arrizo 5 models, I can confirm its oil filter is located at the central underside of the engine. To be precise, it sits between the oil pan and exhaust manifold, requiring vehicle lifting for access. We recommend replacing the filter with every oil change to prevent new oil contamination from residual debris in the old filter. Two critical operational notes: 1) Always use the correctly sized specialized wrench for filter removal, and 2) Apply a thin layer of oil to the rubber gasket before installing the new filter to prevent leaks. Recently encountered a case where an owner neglected filter replacement for two years - the drained oil had congealed to a paste-like consistency.

Last month, I just learned how to locate the oil filter. You can't see it by opening the engine hood; you have to look under the car. I lay on the ground and used my phone's flashlight to find it right beneath the engine, near the front of the car. The mechanic said this is the standard installation point for the Arrizo 5's oil filter. I remembered during the last , after lifting the car, they first removed a plastic guard plate, then used a cup-like tool to unscrew the old filter. Before installing the new filter, they wiped the oil residue at the mounting port, saying it ensures a better seal. Doing it yourself is indeed troublesome; just preparing a large container to catch the waste oil is a hassle.

The manual states that the oil filter should be replaced every 5,000 kilometers. It is located in the middle-right section of the Arrizo 5's undercarriage. I remember during my first visit to the repair shop, the mechanic lifted the car and pointed it out to me: 'That silver cylinder is the oil filter, connected to several fuel lines.' The design is quite clever—it's installed directly at the lowest point of the oil circuit for optimal filtration. However, its location is indeed concealed, making it completely invisible when standing beside the car. During replacement, the engine oil must be drained simultaneously, so this task is typically performed on a lift. Last time, a technician mentioned that a car owner once mistook the transmission filter for the oil filter, leading to a wasted half-hour of dismantling the wrong component.

As a long-time owner of the Arrizo 5, I've replaced the oil filter seven or eight times. Unlike the air filter located in the engine compartment, it's hidden underneath the chassis. You need to lift the car to access it, positioned on the side of the engine oil pan. If you're doing it yourself, prepare a filter wrench and an oil drain pan, but the chassis guard plate is particularly difficult to remove. I recommend getting it changed at a repair shop, where the labor cost is only about twenty or thirty yuan. This filter plays a crucial role in trapping metal debris and protecting the engine bearings. Last time, I delayed the replacement by two thousand kilometers, and the old filter I removed was full of black sludge, which was quite alarming to see.


