Dumb m20 oil filter question

[thatphysicsguy]

Hey All,
I ordered a box of parts to do an oil change and other maintenance, and instead of an oil filter, I was shipped a fuel filter. I discovered this after draining my old oil, so I just finished the job without replacing the filter.

I got a new filter now, would it be dumb/inadvisable if I were to just unscrew the old one and put the new one on without draining my (still fresh) oil?

[dnguyen1963]

Most of the oil is below the filter, but you will lose some. Just add back some oil and check the dip-stick.

[thatphysicsguy]

Most of the oil is below the filter, but you will lose some. Just add back some oil and check the dip-stick.

Yeah that's what I figured, thanks.

[ecsk]

Next time make sure you have all the right parts and tools before you start the job :) :)
People drained their transmission oil and found they can't open the fill plug :)