Where is the Car Oil Filter Located?
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Car oil filter is located under the car chassis. Oil filter replacement method: 1. Place an old oil container under the oil pan, open the drain bolt, and drain the waste oil; 2. Move the old oil container under the oil filter, remove the old filter; 3. Install the new oil filter. Functions of the oil filter: 1. Filter out impurities and particles in the oil; 2. Reduce the friction resistance between moving parts in the engine and minimize part wear. Oil filter maintenance: 1. Check the lubricating oil level, and add oil as required if insufficient; 2. When installing the oil filter, apply a layer of oil on the surface of the sealing ring to ensure reliable sealing; 3. Regularly clean the oil filter mounting surface.
I've been driving for over a decade and know the oil filter location like the back of my hand. It's usually in the engine bay, right next to the engine block, looking like a stubby cylindrical canister. There are three main placement variations: some cars position it at the front side of the engine (like the Toyota Corolla hiding it beneath the intake manifold); German cars often place it centrally, requiring plastic cover removal for access; American pickups may locate it underneath. When DIY searching, first pop the hood, then follow the black fuel line until you feel a small metal/plastic canister. Always replace the filter during oil changes, otherwise new oil gets contaminated by metal debris in the old filter. Inspect the filter every 5,000 km, and mind the sealing ring when unscrewing.
