Oil Change DIY - Page 10

**0720Steve** · 02-20-2008, 08:39 PM

i don't want to be the one to tell you that you don't need to do it every time....just cause you can strip out your pan if you aren't careful and that is a nightmare.

for a few cents a piece it is a good idea for peace of mind.

but again, i reused the same one a few times with my accord.

honestly try going by the parts counter and saying you need to pick one up....EVERY TIME i have done this the guy gives me 3-5 for free. but even so you need 1 every 3 months and it cost less than $1....do whatever you think it right....just make sure you torque it right.

**0720Steve** · 02-20-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0720Steve

i don't want to be the one to tell you that you don't need to do it every time....just cause you can strip out your pan if you aren't careful and that is a nightmare.

for a few cents a piece it is a good idea for peace of mind.

but again, i reused the same one a few times with my accord.

honestly try going by the parts counter and saying you need to pick one up....EVERY TIME i have done this the guy gives me 3-5 for free. but even so you need 1 every 3 months and it cost less than $1....do whatever you think is right....just make sure you torque it right.

PFCCarvajal · 02-20-2008, 08:47 PM

I can't tell everybody how much I appreciate the help, in all honesty this'll be my first i guess "cult" classic car, making this my first messageboard to be on and I gotta tell you, it's a goldmine of stuff not only DIY's, but meeting people in my area that share my love for FG's, thanks for all the help again.

**0720Steve** · 02-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PFCCarvajal

I can't tell everybody how much I appreciate the help, in all honesty this'll be my first i guess "cult" classic car, making this my first messageboard to be on and I gotta tell you, it's a goldmine of stuff not only DIY's, but meeting people in my area that share my love for FG's, thanks for all the help again.

that's what it's for. thanks for being a cool dude yourself.

think you're ready to do it? do you have a torque wrench?

PFCCarvajal · 02-20-2008, 08:50 PM

can't edit posts, didn't mean to call the FG a classic, the oldest one is only two years maybe three, sorry

**0720Steve** · 02-20-2008, 08:51 PM

we know what you meant....and the si is a classic....just not yet....when the next body style comes around you can call it that.

PFCCarvajal · 02-20-2008, 08:52 PM

yeah I've got tools out the wazoo, it's not terribly intimidating, the first time I took my bumper off, THAT was nervewracking, but it all worked out just fine, once I get my badges next week i'll post some exterior shots of the ride

***Zeuceone*** · 02-20-2008, 09:03 PM

I've have experience with tools to but the filter was an SOB.

nayilsi · 02-27-2008, 09:13 PM

YouTube - comercial - Mobil 1

mobil 1 good for 15k miles ?....then why are we doing it every 5 ks ????

av911 · 02-27-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nayilsi

YouTube - comercial - Mobil 1

mobil 1 good for 15k miles ?....then why are we doing it every 5 ks ????

- The car might still be under warranty
- Piece of mind

916Friendly · 03-01-2008, 03:14 PM

Why did honda make the rp18's oil filter right next to the drain bolt, when the SI's filter makes you feel like a fat kid trying to scrape the end of a cookie jar?

thedamaja · 03-08-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 916Friendly

Why did honda make the rp18's oil filter right next to the drain bolt, when the SI's filter makes you feel like a fat kid trying to scrape the end of a cookie jar?

Agreed, If I didn't have a condor like wing span and a lift in the garage I would be paying to have my oil changed.

It's stupid how easy it is when you get a straight on grip on the filter.

**Yodums** · 03-08-2008, 09:11 PM

I know the oil filter location in the Si sucks, but it's not half as bad as everyone says it is. I personally find it's easier to scoot all the way back to the middle of the car and grabbing the filter through the sub-frame.

rotor_powerd · 03-24-2008, 06:24 PM

Did my first change today. That filter was a BITCH.... had to stick a screwdriver through it to get it loose, and then actually getting it off..... ugh. Car swallowed 5 quarts even and came up just under the top mark on the dipstick, so I'll call that good.

Si_Jeff · 03-29-2008, 01:22 AM

I have a big problem, earlier, my friend who was doing my oil change, stripped my oil pan. do you guys know, if changing the aluminum oil pan is easy or not?

Si_Jeff · 03-29-2008, 01:53 AM

anyone? how hard of a job is it to change an oil pan?

***PrEgO CaNe*** · 04-12-2008, 10:40 PM

usually you can get it re-tappet might be cheaper then buying a whole new pan. depends on the garage!

RCHamel3 · 04-19-2008, 11:50 PM

I tried changing my oil today for the first time but when I tried to loosen the drain plug with my wrench, the damn thing wouldnt move at all. Anyone have any tricks or ideas to get it loose??!!

e60.deluxe · 04-19-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCHamel3

I tried changing my oil today for the first time but when I tried to loosen the drain plug with my wrench, the damn thing wouldnt move at all. Anyone have any tricks or ideas to get it loose??!!

use a breaker bar?

honestly the drain plug isnt in there that tightly. this may sound silly, but you could have been turning it the wrong way. when your there on your back and useing a wrench facing the opposite way sometimes you get your left and right confused with the bolts left and right.

***PrEgO CaNe*** · 04-19-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCHamel3

I tried changing my oil today for the first time but when I tried to loosen the drain plug with my wrench, the damn thing wouldnt move at all. Anyone have any tricks or ideas to get it loose??!!

hook another wrench to it and push/pull. get more leverage on it!

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02-20-2008, 08:39 PM	#181 (permalink)
0720Steve ____________ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37,203 iTrader: 54 / 100%	i don't want to be the one to tell you that you don't need to do it every time....just cause you can strip out your pan if you aren't careful and that is a nightmare. for a few cents a piece it is a good idea for peace of mind. but again, i reused the same one a few times with my accord. honestly try going by the parts counter and saying you need to pick one up....EVERY TIME i have done this the guy gives me 3-5 for free. but even so you need 1 every 3 months and it cost less than $1....do whatever you think it right....just make sure you torque it right.

02-20-2008, 08:47 PM	#183 (permalink)
PFCCarvajal Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington Posts: 148 Justin iTrader: 1 / 100%	I can't tell everybody how much I appreciate the help, in all honesty this'll be my first i guess "cult" classic car, making this my first messageboard to be on and I gotta tell you, it's a goldmine of stuff not only DIY's, but meeting people in my area that share my love for FG's, thanks for all the help again.

02-20-2008, 08:50 PM	#185 (permalink)
PFCCarvajal Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington Posts: 148 Justin iTrader: 1 / 100%	can't edit posts, didn't mean to call the FG a classic, the oldest one is only two years maybe three, sorry

02-20-2008, 08:51 PM	#186 (permalink)
0720Steve ____________ Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37,203 iTrader: 54 / 100%	we know what you meant....and the si is a classic....just not yet....when the next body style comes around you can call it that.

02-20-2008, 08:52 PM	#187 (permalink)
PFCCarvajal Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arlington Posts: 148 Justin iTrader: 1 / 100%	yeah I've got tools out the wazoo, it's not terribly intimidating, the first time I took my bumper off, THAT was nervewracking, but it all worked out just fine, once I get my badges next week i'll post some exterior shots of the ride

02-27-2008, 09:13 PM	#189 (permalink)
nayilsi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU Posts: 10,362 iTrader: 0 / 0%	YouTube - comercial - Mobil 1 mobil 1 good for 15k miles ?....then why are we doing it every 5 ks ????

03-01-2008, 03:14 PM	#191 (permalink)
916Friendly Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Why did honda make the rp18's oil filter right next to the drain bolt, when the SI's filter makes you feel like a fat kid trying to scrape the end of a cookie jar?

03-24-2008, 06:24 PM	#194 (permalink)
rotor_powerd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 244 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Did my first change today. That filter was a BITCH.... had to stick a screwdriver through it to get it loose, and then actually getting it off..... ugh. Car swallowed 5 quarts even and came up just under the top mark on the dipstick, so I'll call that good.

03-29-2008, 01:22 AM	#195 (permalink)
Si_Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NY Posts: 606 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have a big problem, earlier, my friend who was doing my oil change, stripped my oil pan. do you guys know, if changing the aluminum oil pan is easy or not?

03-29-2008, 01:53 AM	#196 (permalink)
Si_Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NY Posts: 606 iTrader: 2 / 100%	anyone? how hard of a job is it to change an oil pan?

04-12-2008, 10:40 PM	#197 (permalink)
*PrEgO CaNe* TWFG2 Crew Member #35 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Halifax NS Canada Age: 23 Posts: 2,340 Brendan iTrader: 4 / 100%	usually you can get it re-tappet might be cheaper then buying a whole new pan. depends on the garage!

04-19-2008, 11:50 PM	#198 (permalink)
RCHamel3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 144 Rob iTrader: 0 / 0%	I tried changing my oil today for the first time but when I tried to loosen the drain plug with my wrench, the damn thing wouldnt move at all. Anyone have any tricks or ideas to get it loose??!!