How easy is to change oil in the Civic XL-E ?

Geek · 02-04-2010, 11:49 AM

2009 model, 4 door automatic. EX-L model

I always change oil in my toyota van, would like to do the same and change oil and filter for my Civic.

oh8Civic · 02-04-2010, 05:05 PM

Its super easy. 4 quarts of 5w-20, a new oil filter[not sure on the size]. I recommend a K&N oil filter.

Geek · 02-04-2010, 05:06 PM

I heard the oil filter is vertical down to the block and that it makes a mess when you remove.
Will check it out.

BlueSi4 · 02-04-2010, 05:09 PM

How is it to open the door on the Si?

oh8Civic · 02-04-2010, 05:09 PM

It doesnt really make a mess as long as you drain all the oil before hand, but have the oil pan right under.

oh8Civic · 02-04-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSi4

How is it to open the door on the Si?

what?

BlueSi4 · 02-04-2010, 05:13 PM

Some of the threads created just put me in a joking mood...and this is one of them.

BlueSi4 · 02-04-2010, 05:14 PM

And this is why I

The search button goes a long way

Oil Change DIY

Geek · 02-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSi4

Some of the threads created just put me in a joking mood...and this is one of them.

thanks for your helpful post....

Reason I asked is because this is my first Honda and didn't know if any tricks or be careful of this, etc....

.

BlueSi4 · 02-04-2010, 08:57 PM

You're welcome, that's why after I posted a DIY

Bandit_Kaine · 02-04-2010, 10:26 PM

I don't know what an XL-E is but if it's not different from the other civics, it's very easy.

The oil filter is just right under the car, vertically down, absolutely no obstructions to take it off, and then the oil pan plug.

Make sure you leave the oil draining for a while if not it will drip down everywhere when you take the filter off.

oh8Civic · 02-05-2010, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bandit_Kaine

I don't know what an XL-E is but if it's not different from the other civics, it's very easy.

The oil filter is just right under the car, vertically down, absolutely no obstructions to take it off, and then the oil pan plug.

Make sure you leave the oil draining for a while if not it will drip down everywhere when you take the filter off.

...I think they mean EX-L..

Geek · 02-05-2010, 09:39 AM

yes, EX-L, I couldn't see the option to change the subject, but I entered the proper model in the body of the first post.

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Geek Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 41	How easy is to change oil in the Civic XL-E ? 2009 model, 4 door automatic. EX-L model I always change oil in my toyota van, would like to do the same and change oil and filter for my Civic. Last edited by Geek; 02-04-2010 at 11:51 AM.
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oh8Civic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sylvan Springs, Alabama Age: 20 Posts: 2,287 Dustin - FA Crew #482	Its super easy. 4 quarts of 5w-20, a new oil filter[not sure on the size]. I recommend a K&N oil filter. Last edited by oh8Civic; 02-04-2010 at 05:06 PM.

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Geek Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 41	I heard the oil filter is vertical down to the block and that it makes a mess when you remove. Will check it out.

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BlueSi4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Barcelona Age: 24 Posts: 42,375 Oriol	Some of the threads created just put me in a joking mood...and this is one of them.

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Bandit_Kaine Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 334 Carlos	I don't know what an XL-E is but if it's not different from the other civics, it's very easy. The oil filter is just right under the car, vertically down, absolutely no obstructions to take it off, and then the oil pan plug. Make sure you leave the oil draining for a while if not it will drip down everywhere when you take the filter off.

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Geek Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 41	yes, EX-L, I couldn't see the option to change the subject, but I entered the proper model in the body of the first post.

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