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    joemoe Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 1, 2010, 08:16 AM
    Can you change your oil and leave the filter on?
    I changed the oil on my car for the first time, but the filter was on too tight to remove. I need to buy a filter wrench. I left the old filter on... does this mean I simply must change my oil sooner?
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    Oct 1, 2010, 08:19 AM

    Hello j:

    It means that as soon as you have a NEW filter, you need to change your oil AGAIN.

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    Oct 1, 2010, 08:26 AM

    Start using SAE 5W-30 full synthetic engine oil (e.g. Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum) and a premium filter (e.g. Mobil 1 or PureOne). Change the synthetic oil and filter every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. This is the single most important decision for your car that you'll make.

    These links should help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post617849

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2162069
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