Oil Change DIY

[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 it right....just make sure you torque it right.

[0720Steve]

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]

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]

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]

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

[0720Steve]

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]

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]

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

[nayilsi]

YouTube - comercial - Mobil 1



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

[av911]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Did my first change today. That filter was a *****.... 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]

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]

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

[PrEgO CaNe]

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

[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??!!

[e60.deluxe]

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]

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!