Changing just the oil, not the filter
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Somewhere Out There
I am sure this was asked already, but couldn't find a thread... I don't drive my Jeep a lot, so I change oil every 6 months and not every 5K miles (I barely reach 3K miles in half year). I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil and K&N filter. Is it required to change the filter with every oil change or can I change the filter once for two oil changes, provided that I use good filter like K&N ?
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: missouri
Its like those people who spend 40 to 50 bucks on mobil or royal purple and then want to buy a fram or micro guard filter to put on the same vehicle. Makes me want to jump the counter and smack the crap out of them.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Texas
Think about this, why are you changing your oil? Without putting enough miles on it you do build up acids in the oil cause it doesn't get hot enough long enough to remove the water that gets into it and needs to be changed on time, not miles. You only have approximately a 5 quart system and you want to keep almost a quart of the old stuff every time you change your oil? Would you just drain half your oil and put new stuff in to extend your wallet?