I would think that you would have to add roughly half a quart of oil upon putting on the new one to replace what was in the old oil filter.

 

I do not believe filter location has a bearing on changing the oil, on any vehicle. The oil will not run out of the pan when you remove it.

 

You guys are missing his question. It appears that you CAN just remove the oil filter without FIRST draining the oil from the pan. The filter sits higher than the pan. I haven't done it yet but plan to do exactly this when the time is right.

 

But that is besides the point, my question was if you can change the oil filter without changing the oil and like to keep the conversation on this subject and still hoping some body with actual experience could share their knowledge and experience.
Thanks much.

Yes, it can be done. Kubota tractors have doubled their oil change interval but kept the oil filter change requirements to regular intervals. Supposedly, this was done to reduce maintenance costs. There are probably environmental issues involved as well.

However, for such an investment as a tractor or truck it is my choice to change the oil with the filter. A UOA would tell more of course but I'd rather pay for the insurance with fresh oil when the filter is changed.

 

Don't want subtlety? Okay, here;

I drove my Dakota 623,000 miles...original engine and transmission. The oil lasted 100,000 miles sometimes, depending on the driving, according to oil analysis,and I changed the Amsoil oil filter at 15,000 mile intervals.

The reason I specify Amsoil oil and filters is because that is what I used.


The quality of any product should be judged by quantifiable measurements, and comparisons between it and a competing product must use the same test parameters.

You will note, below, that I won't sell you any Amsoil products.

 

If you used Amsoil 0-20 AMSOIL - 100% Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil (ASM)
and Ea Oil filter AMSOIL - AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter (EaO)
You could join me changing oil and filter at 25,000 miles.
Except oil analysis said I didn't have to chuck the oil, it was still good for continued use.

Mean no disrespect, but you sound like a cheezy commercial. Actually I have tried Amsoil 0W-20 in my previous truck, which was a 2008 Tacoma 2.7L 4X4 and was not impressed at all. I experimented with a lot of different brand of synthetic oils, almost all 20 weight oils, and found Redline to be the best quality and performing oil, at least in my application.

But that is besides the point, my question was if you can change the oil filter without changing the oil and like to keep the conversation on this subject and still hoping some body with actual experience could share their knowledge and experience.
Thanks much.

 

If you used Amsoil 0-20 AMSOIL - 100% Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil (ASM)
and Ea Oil filter AMSOIL - AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter (EaO)
You could join me changing oil and filter at 25,000 miles.
Except oil analysis said I didn't have to chuck the oil, it was still good for continued use.