Can the Oil Filter Be Reused?
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The oil filter cannot be reused. It must be replaced every time the engine oil is changed. Once used, the oil filter cannot be reused. The oil filter, also known as the oil cleaner, functions to filter out impurities, gums, and moisture from the engine oil, delivering clean oil to all lubrication points. The steps to replace the oil filter are as follows: 1. Drain the old oil by placing a waste oil pan underneath and unscrewing the drain plug counterclockwise with a wrench to let the old oil drip out; 2. Open the engine oil cap and use an oil filter wrench to loosen and remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise; 3. Place a sealing ring over the oil outlet and slowly screw on the new oil filter, tightening it by hand first and then using a wrench to turn it an additional 3 to 4 turns; 4. Add new engine oil to the oil tank.