2008 Honda Accord Changing the oil in my car, question.

DANNYGANS

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2008 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
9,000 MILES

I just realized my washer slipped out I thought it put it back in my car, but I was wrong. Which is making me know I have to do this again. I tightened my drain plug already though and no oil is leaking and I drove with it, I don't know im in a rut. My question was, I left my old oil filter in my car, cause I didn't have a wrench to pull it out. But since I already drained my car on oil I just put in new oil. Ok anyways straight to the question. Can I change my filter, with oil in my engine already? What happens if I overflow my engine on oil put.5 more quarts than was needed accidently? Is the washer very important if I forgot to install it even though my car isnt leaking?This is the first oil change on my car, and it said oil life is at 5% anyways. I don't know what to do.

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 AT 6:02 PM

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ZACKMAN

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You can replace the filter with oil in the crankcase. You will lose some oil that is already in the filter.

.5 qts won't make that much different.

Washer is a sealer between two metals. You are fine for now, but don't forget the next time.

***Don't fret over the oil now. Just wait until the next oil change and replace the oil and filter, and don't forget the washer. You are fine.***

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 AT 2:34 AM

KARENCAREN

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You can still change filter even with a new oil change. But as said above just change it on your next oil change.

The washer by the way is need so metal wont damage each other. Its like a shield.

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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 AT 9:50 PM