What are the basic steps for replacing an oil filter?

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The steps for replacing an oil filter are as follows: 1. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. 2. After draining, clean the drain plug. Then reinstall the drain plug and tighten it as required, with a tightening torque of 30N·m. 3. Loosen the oil filter using an oil filter wrench. 4. Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter. 5. Hand-tighten the new oil filter onto the oil filter bracket until the filter's O-ring contacts the mounting surface. Then tighten it further using the oil filter wrench. To ensure proper tightening, accurately identify the exact position where the filter's O-ring initially contacts the mounting surface. 6. After contact with the mounting surface, tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn using the oil filter wrench. Tightening torque: 15N·m. Note: Oil filters vary, but only high-quality filters can ensure maintenance quality. Therefore, it is essential to use genuine, high-quality oil filters. Using non-compliant oil filters may cause engine oil leaks and contamination. Special reminder: Before installing a new oil filter, always replace the rubber gasket on the cylinder block's filter mount.