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By Matthew Wright, About.com

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Remove the Old Oil Filter

Try not to spill the oil.

Remove the old oil filter carefully.

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Next you need to remove your old oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter counterclockwise until it's free. Be careful with it, it's still full of old oil that can spill and make a mess.

Some oil filters can be reached from the top, but for most you'll have to be under the car.

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