can i change it without having to drain my oil?

 

Check the code before doing anything else:doh:

A filter is highly unlikely to cause your car to throw code but I have heard stranger things.

 

i've seen other people on this board have fram filters set their check engine lights off. so i dunno if its a problem or not

i highly doubt it but can i change the filter without draining the oil?

 

umm...no

But if you catch it in a clean pan you can put it right back in if you want to.

 

OT: How do you check to see what code the vehicle has thrown? :dunno:

 

 

OBDII there is a plug that you have to jump under the passenger side of the dash. It should be on a clip right below the glovebox and just put a wire in it connecting the two sides then turn the key to the on position.

 

do you have to have special equipment to read the code or what
do i gotta take it to a dealer or something
this is so ****ing gay
all i wanna know is if i can run that filter and be ok
sorry if i'm being an ass, my moms sittin here hampering me about it and she doesnt know what the **** to do with cars
she goes "well you should've researched it first before you did it"

its changing my ****ing. OIL. theres to research involved
i forgot that fram filters do this type of shit until i started my car
**** i hate it when she does stupid ****in shit like that

 

Here's how to check..it's easy..no special tools.

http://www.c-speedracing.com/faq/06.php

And the listing of codes:

http://www.c-speedracing.com/faq/05.php

 

Thanks Dub