GidyupGo

I always just scratch a little paint off as a reference mark so I can tell when I get to 1 complete turn after the gasket makes contact. Maybe you can tell by looking at it. If it isn't dirty, or if there is a trickle of oil running down the side where they lubed up the gasket and then a little oil ran down the side because it is tilted slightly.

ohnoesaz

you're ok, just change it back when the time comes, or change it now to give yourself a comfy piece of mind.

either way, youre good.

ensign_lee

lol at stealerships.

Just talked to said family member again and asked if the stealership mentioned anything about the oil filter. She said "The dealership said you had a brand new car, so they didn't need to change the filter. They said you only need to change the filter once every 15,000 to 20,000 miles" [:'(]

Oh my freaking goodness.

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GidyupGo

Well there you go. Take it back in and have them put a new filter on it. They should have changed it. Tell them to do it or you will do it and shove it up someone's ***.

Nuke

You beat me to it...

And then I saw the part about the filter... Better change everything back to suit your preferences. Lord knows WHAT they put in there. Frickin' dealerships... You'd think they employee chimps.

ensign_lee

Also, forgot to mention: thanks for all the answers, guys. Now I can feel less like punching something.