I'm not sure what "blowing the oil filter" means. Most of the filters for these engines have a nasty habit of leaving the old gasket on the engine so if you don't look up there, remove it and clean the mating surface you'll have a nice surprise when you re-start. You have to raise the car and put it on stands to change the oil in order to do it right.
+1 on the 5W-30. These engines have tight tolerances and need the thin oil on start-up in cold temperatures.
+1 on the 5W-30. These engines have tight tolerances and need the thin oil on start-up in cold temperatures.
