Can i change my oil but not my filter?(I know it just as important.?

I know this may seem dumb butI am going on a trip tomm. from NC to Maryland, the oil and filter was changed in late January and i just changed the oil but i couldn't get the filter off. so i left it on and had to change the oil..should i just get some filter pliers tomm. and try or will it be ok until i get back from the trip???Can i change my oil but not my filter?(I know it just as important.?
Not a good idea at all.





The old filter is clogged with previous debris from cycling .





How well do you think it is going to filter new oil.......not good......not good at all.





In fact if the filter clogged all the way up.......It would be the same as running an engine without any oil at all.





The blockage of a clogged oil filter will starve the thousand inch oil clearances quick





Change the filter !Can i change my oil but not my filter?(I know it just as important.?
it will be fine, but if your going on a LONG roadtrip its a good idea to change the filter to. you can just twist it off with some adjustable pliers, its an old filter so it doesnt matter if you damage it, then put the new one on a 1/4 a turn past hand tight. good luck





ps. if you do oil changes regularly you will be ok not to change your filter just this once. but when you get the chance you have to do an oil change and filter.
too late dude. damage is done. 11:30pm your time now. fresh oil is fresh oil, that's what matters. now learn to do your own oil from here on out, and be confident that it's done right!





yeah, change oil and filter at same time and stuff. i have many ways for you to get that evil filter off.





i was taught that an oil filter should not be installed with a tool...it should be a little more than hand tight.





have a safe trip!
You should change it.(Unless you work for Wal-Mart Tire and Lube) They tend to change the oil, drain the filter then reinstall the filter. Did it to my wifes care, my moms truck and my brothers truck. Then charged them for a new filter. Support the Chinese Army, Shop at Wal Mart!
You need an oil filter wrench. You can get them at any auto parts store for around $5.00. You need to get one that fits your filter so next time you go buy a filter ask them for a wrench to fit yours and buy it along with your oil.
if you leave it on then your keeping a quart of dirty oil in it. i use 1 of those filter wrenches that slips on the bottom and i use an extension and a ratchet.
You really just need to bit the bullet and change them both. It's not the end of the world if you don't, but this is taking saving money to a silly level.
It is important to change the filter with the oil change. Your filter could get plugged up and not work properly. It may not filter correctly and cause you engine problems. Change the oil Filter.
There alot to ask - how many mile do u have on your last oilchange


and did u dent the filter trying to get it off
you'll be fine for a few days, but definetly change it when you get a chance