Is it necessary to drain the engine oil before replacing the oil filter?
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Replacing the oil filter does not require draining the engine oil, but doing so will result in the loss of some oil. It is best to drain the oil before removing the oil filter to save oil. The relevant introduction to replacing the oil filter is as follows: Normal procedure for replacing the oil filter: Open the car's hood, remove the oil filler cap, then lift the car or drive it onto a pit. Place an oil drain pan underneath, unscrew the drain plug, and wait until the oil is completely drained. Then remove the oil filter and directly screw on the new one, ensuring the tightness is appropriate. Final steps: Finally, tighten the oil pan drain plug, then start adding engine oil. Add oil up to the upper limit on the dipstick for the first time. Start the engine and let it run for about 5 minutes, then check for leaks at the drain plug and oil filter. Also, check the oil level on the dipstick to ensure there are no leaks and that the oil level is within the proper range.