Originally Posted by shaverj

Changed the oil this weekend, myself as I always do, tried a new filter brand (bosch type) STAY AWAY FROM THESE) I should have known better but when I replaced the orings I noticed the largest one did not fit snug on the housing right out of the box. Took it for a test drive anyway and everything seemed ok.

On my way to work my battery indicator came on, I have about 50,000 miles so I figured it was probobly letting go, just turned off all the lights/radio and didn't have too much farther to go.

The first turn off the expressway I almost lost the car in the guardrail as the powersteering was surprisingly gone! At this point I know the serpentine belt is probobly toast, only another mile to go so I figure I'll limp to the nearest parking lot.

First Traffic light, the temp starts to climb and I smell oil. I immediatly start cussing that damn O-ring lol. Lifted the hood in the parking garage and the serpentine belt was gone but replaced with about 2 quarts of fresh 0w40.

On to the questions...

• Anything special about replacing the serp belt I need to worry about?
• Can I jump start this car if needed, a search seemed to indicate it wasn't a wise?
• Where can I get a decent filter with reputable O-rings?
• Any recommendations for getting that oil out of my engine bay?

Previously I was using FRAM but their paper filters are crap, I actually went to 4 parts stores and even the dealer which all produced similar paper (or maybe its fleece) filters. grrrrr I want the silver one that looks almost metalic that came with the car, very heavy duty and bound much more.

Thanks in advance.