Originally Posted by jschmid

The filter will probably be okay until you next oil change, just don't go overdue on your next oil change.

You should pic up an oil filter wrench. I use Honda filters, and I have the tool that works like a huge socket wrench, fits over the end of the filter, easy to unscrew.

There are various filter wrenches out there, depends on what kind of filter you have right now.

And do some research before your next DIY!