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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