Remove Old Oil Filter
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What happens if you forget to Change your Oil Filter?
What happens here
Begin by using a socket wrench with an appropriate socket and an extension bar to loosen and unscrew the old oil filter from the machinery. Turn the filter counter-clockwise until it can be removed by hand. Be prepared for a small amount of oil to leak out as the filter is removed, as residual oil is often contained within the filter element.
Goal: Detach the used oil filter from the equipment's engine.
Tools and materials
- Extension Bar — Providing extra reach to the oil filter
- Old Oil Filter — The component being replaced
- Outdoor Power Equipment — The machinery undergoing the oil filter change
- Socket — Fitting onto the oil filter housing to provide leverage
- Socket Wrench — Loosening and removing the oil filter