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Old 08-18-2008, 02:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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DIY: Oil change w/fumoto quick drain valve **PICS***

I can't believed it got 45k miles on it already. Still run like the day it came off the dealer. My average is 35-36mpg and this tank i'm getting 39mpg (I get ~410-430 miles between fill-up at 11 - 11.5 gallons)



Maintenance minder system told me it's time to change the oil.



Mobil 1 Synthetic & OEM Honda filter since day 1. I know it's just a Civic but I'm planning to get 300k miles out of this car without any major engine problem.



Jack the car up..



Remove the 710 cap.



Fumoto oil drain valve & oil filter



Flip the switch and watch it in action This thing makes oil changes a breeze.




Remove & replace the oil filter but make sure to put some oil into the new filter first & lube up the O-ring. Clean up any oil spills around the area with a shop rag.




Fill her up with only 4 quarts of oil...meaning you should have 1 quart left since it's a 5 quart container.




Reset the oil life by turning the key to "ON" position & holding the button as shown until the display starts to blink. Hold the reset button again to reset the oil life meter to 100%

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