How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?

i want to chagne the oil filter but i thought that when you take the oil filter off the oil starts to spill out??How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?There is oil in the filter and that oil will spill when you remove it.Usually it is a good idea to change the oil and filter together. If you just change the filter, you will need to replace the oil that you remove with the filter.



Change the filter, start the car, and then turn off the engine. Wait a few minutes and check to oil level. Add oil as needed, you will most likely need to add up to a quart.How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?You can't!How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?collect the oil in a container,the re-add it after you install the new filter.How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?yes you can. You need a car jig. It connects to the car, you then rotate the car upside down and remove the filter. total cost 3K time 5 hours.How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?You will spill some from what is in the filter but the rest of the oil will stay in the engine. The filter will either hold 1/2 quart or at most a quart.How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?I concur with Michael S and Fire4511. Once your engine is off the oil pump stops working. Thereby you may unscrew the oil filter and replace it. Oil won't be gushing out like water thru a broken tap. The oil contained in the filter is all you'd lose. As prev stated, run your engine, switch off and check the oil level. Top up as required.How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?Just warm up your car. shut it off, remove the filter (it'll spill a little), wipe off the filter mating area on the block, pour some new oil into your new filter (it'll soak up into the fibers) until you can see that it's not being absorbed, put a dab of oil around the rubber ring, screw the filter on, start engine, top off oil as necessary.



The important thing is to add the oil to the filter before installing the filter.How do i change the oil filter without changing the oil?the only oil that will leak out is what,s in the filter. the most of the oil stays in the oil pan. just go ahead and change the filter then finish filling it back up.you probably won,t loose anymore then a quart.