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Old 04-28-2018, 10:28 PM
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Oil change done but forgot to change the oil filter ... Now what do I do?
Empty it all out in a clean container?
Old 04-28-2018, 10:40 PM
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That should work. How many miles on the filter btw?
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Just change the filter. All you're going to lose is the oil in the filter housing, probably not even half a quart. Change filter, check level and top up if needed. What year is your car? If you've got a 997.2 the filter is up top and your oil loss will be nil.
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Judging by his avatar it is 997.1
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Originally Posted by swingwing
Just change the filter. All you're going to lose is the oil in the filter housing, probably not even half a quart. Change filter, check level and top up if needed.l.
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Old 04-29-2018, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by swingwing
Just change the filter. All you're going to lose is the oil in the filter housing, probably not even half a quart. Change filter, check level and top up if needed. What year is your car? If you've got a 997.2 the filter is up top and your oil loss will be nil.
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I've pulled just the filter before and can confirm this is accurate info.



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