How to Replace a Car Oil Filter?
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Method for replacing a car oil filter: 1. Remove the engine guard plate, place an oil drain pan under the drain bolt, loosen the drain bolt with an appropriate wrench, and when most of the oil has drained, loosen the oil filter. 2. After the oil has completely drained, reinstall the oil filter and drain bolt, ensuring there are no leaks around the edges of the oil filter or near the drain bolt, and finally reinstall the engine guard plate. Here is some relevant information: 1. When removing the oil filter, apply force at the lower end of the oil filter. This way, even if the filter is squeezed and deformed, it won't affect the internal filter screen. Applying force in the middle may damage the filter screen if deformed. Never use an adjustable wrench to remove the oil pan bolt, as it can easily strip the bolt. Loosening the oil cap before draining the oil will allow the old oil to flow more smoothly. 2. When tightening the oil pan bolt, be mindful of the force—just tighten it sufficiently to avoid stripping the threads. Some oil pan bolts have copper washers to prevent leaks, which need to be replaced periodically. Dispose of the old oil properly and avoid dumping it carelessly to prevent environmental pollution. If you can't find a disposal location, store it in a used oil container and take it to a repair shop for proper disposal.
