Oil Filter/Oil change Question for the experts
 

Just wanted to thank everyone for the great hints/directions/best practices for DIY oil change for the 8.

Quick question! I changed my oil and could not get the filter off (wrong adapter). To make a long story short I changed the oil and left the old filter on.

I now have the right tools...Can I still change the filter with the oil level at full?

Thanks in advance. Worst case senario I'll just wait 3000 miles and do it the right way the next time.

Yes... you can ( I did this with my Miata a couple times since I was running synthetic oil (2 filter changes : 1 oil change)). You'll probably get some spillage though... I would think opening the oil fill cap might help equalize that some. Not sure if you saw my tip on that, but a diaper wrapped around the filter base can really minimize the mess. Also, even with the right adapter, you might want to try a bit of sandpaper on the inside of the filter wrench for this first one... it's on crazy-tight.

I followed your DIY instructions to a tee. The results regarding post oil change---filter change. Woke up this morning wrapped the bottom of filter with heavy duty kitchen paper towels and probably only an ounce or so came out of the filter. The operation was a success!!!!

i changed my oil last night and i was amazed at how easy it was. the only reason i needed to lift the car on the jack was to get the drain plug back on with the correct torque value.

thnx mazda for making this an easy job. :D

yamajj :cool: