Should you change the oil filter every time you change the oil, or can you let it slide until next time?

Most everyone agrees, the cost of a new filter is negligible and your time spent will be well worth it, so change the filter every time you change your oil. The engine depends on oil to lubricate itself, and it can't lubricate as well if it's dirty.

For more reading on the subject, check out these threads.

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by rjackson edited by MrFixitCT
last modified: 2007-12-13 05:06:06