Hikya, KenL! KenH here. I can front you an oil filter if you need it. However, you probably won't need it because most of us have never seen such clean oil at the first change. I expect the magnetic drain plug will catch a particle or two and that will be about it. As expensive as filters are I'd seriously consider an inspection and a reinstallation at least half the time. Also, there is a cleanable steel filter made to be reused available to replace the expensive paper filter, so I bought one. It will go in next oil change.