1st oil change and mod ~ So easy a caveman can do it!

FA5SI · 06-08-2007, 01:57 PM

Whats up fellas!!! Well i've been patiently waiting till I hit the 2,000 mile mark and really wanted to changed my oil. During the time of waiting till I hit 2k, I started to purchase some goodies that would help make my car run smoother, reliable, and hopefully gain more hp and MPG!

So I ended up with my 1st oil change/tune up package

:
- 5 qts Royal Purple Synthetic Oil 5w30
- K&N Oil Filter HP-1010
- K&N Typhoon Intake System 69-1012TP
- And a Bumper Sticker j/k

Finally the 2,000 mile mark came up and its time for an oil change!!!

Oil life on the guage was still 80%, so im guessing the oil is still good. While draining oil

I was suprised to see lots of metal bits!

Boy I was glad I changed the oil pretty early. But taking the factory oil filter out and draining was very

50% of the time was trying to take out the oil filter, draining, and cleaning the mess it made

, But after all that it was piece of cake, especially installing the new K&N oil Filter. Then I poured in some Royal Purple and Bolted on the K&N intake and was ready to rip!

Damn

was loud!!!!! The car felt different like as in super smooth and it did improved big time in performance and response. Hopefully it would help out in fuel economy, but during the time of

MPG was kinda low, but was expected because of all that... After all that fun, I ended my day to get gas, refilled my fuel tank with some V-Power, and off my way home. Couple days have passed and car runs like a champ!!!

Driving normal and conservative with some spirited driving, its now showing a little over 200 miles on half a tank, which I was surprised!

So next project is some wheels, rubber and other goodies! See you guys on my next episode on wheels 'n suspension!

iomatic · 06-08-2007, 02:25 PM

Making me tempted. Those are the routes I want to go down.

Curious why you'd go K&N when everyone swears by Injen CAI?

Thoughts?

spocheld · 06-08-2007, 02:29 PM

I went AEM SRI, and the only second guess that I made was whether or not I should have sprung for the K&N. I didn't even want to worry about hydrolock, and SRI's sound a lot better in

Way2Short · 06-08-2007, 02:33 PM

changed your first oil change at 2000 mile? that can't be good.

FA5SI · 06-08-2007, 02:42 PM

All of our cars have K&N and have good experience with them. Also my dad's Cobra has one too, and its reliable....

si_turbo · 06-08-2007, 03:33 PM

200mi? on half a tank?

i get less than 150mi on half a tank driving conservatively..

***blue rocket*** · 06-08-2007, 03:39 PM

i can get 200 to a half tank...but then it starts dropping like whoa...i never let it run to the bottom of the tank...but i would guess max i could get is 325 - 350 miles per tank.

ender · 06-08-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FA5SI

Whats up fellas!!! Well i've been patiently waiting till I hit the 2,000 mile mark and really wanted to changed my oil. During the time of waiting till I hit 2k, I started to purchase some goodies that would help make my car run smoother, reliable, and hopefully gain more hp and MPG!

So I ended up with my 1st oil change/tune up package

:
- 5 qts Royal Purple Synthetic Oil 5w30
- K&N Oil Filter HP-1010
- K&N Typhoon Intake System 69-1012TP
- And a Bumper Sticker j/k

Great stuff man. I recently did my oil change and intake as well. I went with Mobile 1 Synth and a K&N Typhoon; I have a testpipe on the way. I don't dare do stickers on my car though. Can't wait to see those wheels on your car. Looks like your car is Habi so those bronze(ish) wheels should look great on there.

8civic · 06-08-2007, 03:54 PM

Good stuff man. Royal Purple is the ISH!!!

**Yodums** · 06-08-2007, 05:01 PM

Looks good. I'm looking forward to my first oil change as well w/ Amsoil.

klumzypinoy · 06-09-2007, 02:33 AM

Nice one Mike! Now let me detail her :)

***ThaJazz*** · 06-09-2007, 12:18 PM

I like the shiny intake!

***Excalibur*** · 06-09-2007, 12:20 PM

I don't really like bumper stickers on cars, but it's a funny one. Really clean engine bay. Nice.

Shark Tek · 06-09-2007, 12:44 PM

First was an insurance company messing with us. Now a puny JDM Fanboy ?!?!?

F U !

j/k

UncleSid · 06-09-2007, 12:50 PM

he said he was "J/k" about the bumper sticker....

scubastevect64 · 06-09-2007, 12:56 PM

How long did it take you to do all that stuff? I have no experience with cars really so I was wondering how hard it was and how much skill you would have to have

FA5SI · 06-09-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubastevect64

How long did it take you to do all that stuff? I have no experience with cars really so I was wondering how hard it was and how much skill you would have to have

Like a couple hours

***Fully Flared*** · 06-09-2007, 08:13 PM

2000 miles? Damn... I'm at 4k and still haven't gone in for my oil change yet. 40% life on the meter, haven't checked the dipstick in ahwile. I should probably go soon, lol.

***Fully Flared*** · 06-09-2007, 08:13 PM

Double post!? That was wierd.... sorry guys...

Tom1222 · 06-09-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Way2Short

changed your first oil change at 2000 mile? that can't be good.

Yup, the Honda Police will come and reposess your car

for not
keeping their Magic Oil in there for at least 7000 miles

Seriously, I changed my oil at 1000 miles and put in Mobil One and changed it again at 4000 miles and put in Royal Purple as well as Royal Purple Synchromax MTF. Car is still running like a champ and I have gained 2mpg after putting in the Royal Purple. It's RP for me from now on

06-08-2007, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
FA5SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 20 Posts: 1,014 iTrader: 14 / 100%	1st oil change and mod ~ So easy a caveman can do it! Whats up fellas!!! Well i've been patiently waiting till I hit the 2,000 mile mark and really wanted to changed my oil. During the time of waiting till I hit 2k, I started to purchase some goodies that would help make my car run smoother, reliable, and hopefully gain more hp and MPG! So I ended up with my 1st oil change/tune up package : - 5 qts Royal Purple Synthetic Oil 5w30 - K&N Oil Filter HP-1010 - K&N Typhoon Intake System 69-1012TP - And a Bumper Sticker j/k Finally the 2,000 mile mark came up and its time for an oil change!!! Oil life on the guage was still 80%, so im guessing the oil is still good. While draining oil I was suprised to see lots of metal bits! Boy I was glad I changed the oil pretty early. But taking the factory oil filter out and draining was very 50% of the time was trying to take out the oil filter, draining, and cleaning the mess it made , But after all that it was piece of cake, especially installing the new K&N oil Filter. Then I poured in some Royal Purple and Bolted on the K&N intake and was ready to rip! Damn was loud!!!!! The car felt different like as in super smooth and it did improved big time in performance and response. Hopefully it would help out in fuel economy, but during the time of MPG was kinda low, but was expected because of all that... After all that fun, I ended my day to get gas, refilled my fuel tank with some V-Power, and off my way home. Couple days have passed and car runs like a champ!!! Driving normal and conservative with some spirited driving, its now showing a little over 200 miles on half a tank, which I was surprised! So next project is some wheels, rubber and other goodies! See you guys on my next episode on wheels 'n suspension!

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,321 HIRO - ಠ_ಠ iTrader: 9 / 100%	Looks good. I'm looking forward to my first oil change as well w/ Amsoil. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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*Fully Flared* Ijuswannachill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 17 Posts: 2,025 iTrader: 3 / 100%	2000 miles? Damn... I'm at 4k and still haven't gone in for my oil change yet. 40% life on the meter, haven't checked the dipstick in ahwile. I should probably go soon, lol. __________________ 2007 Galaxy "Greige" LX Coupe FOR SALE : Rockford Fosgate P 200-2 AMP for $150 SHIPPED

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*Fully Flared* Ijuswannachill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 17 Posts: 2,025 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Double post!? That was wierd.... sorry guys... __________________ 2007 Galaxy "Greige" LX Coupe FOR SALE : Rockford Fosgate P 200-2 AMP for $150 SHIPPED Last edited by Fully Flared; 06-09-2007 at 08:20 PM.

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06-08-2007, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
iomatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 37 Posts: 1,578 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Making me tempted. Those are the routes I want to go down. Curious why you'd go K&N when everyone swears by Injen CAI? Thoughts?

06-08-2007, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
spocheld Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,338 Jeff iTrader: 2 / 100%	I went AEM SRI, and the only second guess that I made was whether or not I should have sprung for the K&N. I didn't even want to worry about hydrolock, and SRI's sound a lot better in

06-08-2007, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Way2Short Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 1,953 iTrader: 23 / 100%	changed your first oil change at 2000 mile? that can't be good.

06-08-2007, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
FA5SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 20 Posts: 1,014 iTrader: 14 / 100%	All of our cars have K&N and have good experience with them. Also my dad's Cobra has one too, and its reliable....

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si_turbo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 909/626 Posts: 1,622 Justin iTrader: 2 / 100%	200mi? on half a tank? i get less than 150mi on half a tank driving conservatively..

06-08-2007, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
*blue rocket* The Sticker Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 3,017 GrafiXpressions.com iTrader: 92 / 100%	i can get 200 to a half tank...but then it starts dropping like whoa...i never let it run to the bottom of the tank...but i would guess max i could get is 325 - 350 miles per tank.

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8civic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Good stuff man. Royal Purple is the ISH!!!

06-09-2007, 02:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
klumzypinoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice one Mike! Now let me detail her :)

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*ThaJazz* Master of the Sixth Speed Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I can see Russia from here! Posts: 2,944 Am I inept? You betcha! iTrader: 12 / 100%	I like the shiny intake!

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*Excalibur* Blown at last Join Date: May 2007 Location: Converse, TX. Age: 25 Posts: 9,518 Jeremy iTrader: 24 / 100%	I don't really like bumper stickers on cars, but it's a funny one. Really clean engine bay. Nice.

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Shark Tek Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 710 iTrader: 0 / 0%	First was an insurance company messing with us. Now a puny JDM Fanboy ?!?!? F U ! j/k

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UncleSid Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Taylor MI Age: 24 Posts: 660 Sid iTrader: 1 / 100%	he said he was "J/k" about the bumper sticker....

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scubastevect64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,015 Stephen iTrader: 0 / 0%	How long did it take you to do all that stuff? I have no experience with cars really so I was wondering how hard it was and how much skill you would have to have