No-spill oil filter

A replaceable oil filter for use with an engine comprising in combination,

• a housing having an upper portion with a top end forming an opening for threaded engagement with said engine and a lower portion forming a threaded opening,
• a fluid filtration unit positioned within said upper portion,
• a barrier assembly separating said upper portion and said lower portion to prevent fluid communication therebetween, wherein said barrier assembly comprises an impermeable layer subjacent said upper portion forming an aperture and having a seat portion circumscribing said aperture, and a breakable seal in sealing engagement with said seat portion, and
• means for establishing fluid communication between said upper portion and said lower portion, wherein said means comprises an elongated plunger having a distal end positioned below said breakable seal and a threaded base portion at its proximal end in confronting engagement with said threaded opening such that rotation of said threaded base portion urges said plunger upward so that the distal end thereof passes through said aperture and lifts said breakable seal from sealing contact with said seat portion to provide a passageway for fluid communication between said upper portion and said lower portion through said aperture.