Can You Change Engine Oil Without Replacing the Oil Filter?

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You cannot change engine oil without replacing the oil filter, and the reason is: if you don't replace the filter, the dirt in the oil filter will re-enter the oil circuit and affect the normal operation of the engine. The precautions for changing engine oil are: 1. Choose the right oil for your vehicle; 2. Change the oil as much as possible when the engine is warm, and drain the oil completely; 3. The oil filter must be replaced when changing the oil; 4. The amount of oil added should be appropriate, based on the oil dipstick; 5. After adding the oil, start the engine and check whether there is any leakage in each component. The steps for changing engine oil are: 1. Lift the vehicle with a jack, find the drain bolt and unscrew it to drain the oil; 2. After unscrewing the oil filter, place a container underneath; 3. Replace with a new oil filter and add new oil.