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YOUR RESEARCHPull off oil filter? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Changed the oil and filter and now want to revisit the filter to see is any more has deposited in the canister.
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I can do a complete oil change but would prefer to only replace the quart that I may lose if I pull the filter.
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crappy oem filter falling apart, not uncommon

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It is probably the crappy OEM filter falling apart, not uncommon.
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Replace but would prefer

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Suggestion · Original poster
I can do a complete oil change but would prefer to only replace the quart that I may lose if I pull the filter.
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Replace quart

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Suggestion · Original poster
I can do a complete oil change but would prefer to only replace the quart that I may lose if I pull the filter.
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Replace with a new one, preferably a wix/napa gold 57211

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If you pull the filter, it needs to be replaced with a new one, preferably a Wix/NAPA Gold 57211, which is a Hell of a lot better made, and cheaper:
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Replace but would prefer

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I can do a complete oil change but would prefer to only replace the quart that I may lose if I pull the filter.
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Replace oil and filter and now want

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Changed the oil and filter and now want to revisit the filter to see is any more has deposited in the canister.
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Replace quart

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Suggestion · Original poster
I can do a complete oil change but would prefer to only replace the quart that I may lose if I pull the filter.
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Replace with a new one, preferably a wix/napa gold 57211

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If you pull the filter, it needs to be replaced with a new one, preferably a Wix/NAPA Gold 57211, which is a Hell of a lot better made, and cheaper:
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crappy oem filter falling apart, not uncommon

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It is probably the crappy OEM filter falling apart, not uncommon.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

During my last oil change, I found some suspicious fiber like material in my filter canister. Changed the oil and filter and now want to revisit the filter to see is any more has deposited in the canister. Is it possible to remove the filter/canister without draining all 9 quarts? Does anyone have experience doing this? I can do a complete oil change but would prefer to only replace the quart that I may lose if I pull the filter.

POST 2Original post

yes, simply remove the filter and only the oil in the filter will drain out you don't need to drain the entire oil. I did this when my oil was overfilled and I needed to pull out 1/2 quart.

POST 3Original post

It is probably the crappy OEM filter falling apart, not uncommon. If you pull the filter, it needs to be replaced with a new one, preferably a Wix/NAPA Gold 57211, which is a Hell of a lot better made, and cheaper:

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