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03-19-2009, 09:21 PM
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Whats going on guys ive searched for this one but had no luck... I took my dads 08 RDX to get an oil change and it was 77 dollars Just for the oil and more for the labor and the filter it came to over 100 dollars so i said screw it i will change it myself.... my question is for those of you that change ur own oil where do you buy your synthetic oil in bulk or in packages with the filters? im going to start changing it myself to save him some money seeing that times are tough
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thanks for the answers!
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03-19-2009, 09:41 PM
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I don't use it personally, but Mobil1 is $26.00 for a 5 quart jug at Wal-Mart in my area.
I'd suggest using OEM oil filters, either obtained from your local Honda/Acura dealer, or from an online dealer.
If you would be satisifed with a synthetic blend, Wal-Mart carries Motorcraft synthetic blend oil for $12.50 per 5 quart jug.
I'd suggest using OEM oil filters, either obtained from your local Honda/Acura dealer, or from an online dealer.
If you would be satisifed with a synthetic blend, Wal-Mart carries Motorcraft synthetic blend oil for $12.50 per 5 quart jug.
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03-19-2009, 09:57 PM
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I don't use it personally, but Mobil1 is $26.00 for a 5 quart jug at Wal-Mart in my area.
I'd suggest using OEM oil filters, either obtained from your local Honda/Acura dealer, or from an online dealer.
If you would be satisifed with a synthetic blend, Wal-Mart carries Motorcraft synthetic blend oil for $12.50 per 5 quart jug.
I'd suggest using OEM oil filters, either obtained from your local Honda/Acura dealer, or from an online dealer.
If you would be satisifed with a synthetic blend, Wal-Mart carries Motorcraft synthetic blend oil for $12.50 per 5 quart jug.
03-19-2009, 10:04 PM
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You need a filter wrench to remove the old filter, but shouldn't use a wrench to install the new one. It should be installed by hand. Make sure the old filter gasket is off of the engine (they can stick), and lubricate the new filter's gasket with a little oil on your finger. Then turn the filter on until it makes contact, and then hand tighten another 3/4 of a turn.
You can get the filter wrench at a parts store (Advance Auto, AutoZone, O'Reilly). The best kind is not a "one size fits all", so I'd suggest you take the OEM filter with you when you buy the wrench so that you can make sure you get the right size. Also, since you don't have a Wal-Mart, one of the aforementioned parts stores is probably your best bet for the Mobil1. Incidentally, the vehicle's owners manual has a pretty good step by step instruction on doing the oil change.
You can get the filter wrench at a parts store (Advance Auto, AutoZone, O'Reilly). The best kind is not a "one size fits all", so I'd suggest you take the OEM filter with you when you buy the wrench so that you can make sure you get the right size. Also, since you don't have a Wal-Mart, one of the aforementioned parts stores is probably your best bet for the Mobil1. Incidentally, the vehicle's owners manual has a pretty good step by step instruction on doing the oil change.
03-19-2009, 10:07 PM
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i can just go pick up the oil filter and that gasket at my dealer? lol there gonna give me such shit for doing the oil myself let me tell you ive never dealt with a bigger bunch of assholes in my life at my dealership because i go in there and they get pissed i know more then they do and im only 19 years old they always give me stupid bullshit excuses and resonses to all of my questions i hope they sell them to me no problem can i get it from a honda dealership too? the honda dealership people are way easier to work with in my city
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The dealer should have two seperate departments, one is "parts" and the other is "service". It is VERY normal for someone to walk up to the parts counter and buy parts to take with them.
You can get the filter from an Acura or Honda dealer. You need part #15400-PLM-A02. It will include the gasket that I was referring to. The price should be somewhere between $6.00 and $9.00 depending on your dealer.
Also, I forgot to mention, you need to replace the crush washer (goes between the oil pan and the drain plug) each time you do an oil change. I don't know the part number off hand, but the Honda/Acura dealer should know exactly what it is. It should only cost around $0.25.
If you are going to do this as a matter of routine though, you might just consider ordering several filters (6 or so should be enough to justify the shipping) from an online Honda/Acura dealer. This way you won't have to go throgh the nuisance of getting ONE filter each time you do an oil change.
You can get the filter from an Acura or Honda dealer. You need part #15400-PLM-A02. It will include the gasket that I was referring to. The price should be somewhere between $6.00 and $9.00 depending on your dealer.
Also, I forgot to mention, you need to replace the crush washer (goes between the oil pan and the drain plug) each time you do an oil change. I don't know the part number off hand, but the Honda/Acura dealer should know exactly what it is. It should only cost around $0.25.
If you are going to do this as a matter of routine though, you might just consider ordering several filters (6 or so should be enough to justify the shipping) from an online Honda/Acura dealer. This way you won't have to go throgh the nuisance of getting ONE filter each time you do an oil change.
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The dealer should have two seperate departments, one is "parts" and the other is "service". It is VERY normal for someone to walk up to the parts counter and buy parts to take with them.
You can get the filter from an Acura or Honda dealer. You need part #15400-PLM-A02. It will include the gasket that I was referring to. The price should be somewhere between $6.00 and $9.00 depending on your dealer.
Also, I forgot to mention, you need to replace the crush washer (goes between the oil pan and the drain plug) each time you do an oil change. I don't know the part number off hand, but the Honda/Acura dealer should know exactly what it is. It should only cost around $0.25.
If you are going to do this as a matter of routine though, you might just consider ordering several filters (6 or so should be enough to justify the shipping) from an online Honda/Acura dealer. This way you won't have to go throgh the nuisance of getting ONE filter each time you do an oil change.
You can get the filter from an Acura or Honda dealer. You need part #15400-PLM-A02. It will include the gasket that I was referring to. The price should be somewhere between $6.00 and $9.00 depending on your dealer.
Also, I forgot to mention, you need to replace the crush washer (goes between the oil pan and the drain plug) each time you do an oil change. I don't know the part number off hand, but the Honda/Acura dealer should know exactly what it is. It should only cost around $0.25.
If you are going to do this as a matter of routine though, you might just consider ordering several filters (6 or so should be enough to justify the shipping) from an online Honda/Acura dealer. This way you won't have to go throgh the nuisance of getting ONE filter each time you do an oil change.
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Any links to sources that sell filters in bulk?
If you are going to do this as a matter of routine though, you might just consider ordering several filters (6 or so should be enough to justify the shipping) from an online Honda/Acura dealer. This way you won't have to go throgh the nuisance of getting ONE filter each time you do an oil change.
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03-23-2009, 06:43 PM
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Your in the US, get a good Wix Filter (http://www.fleetfilter.com/) and Pennzoil Platinum, reset the maintenance minder and follow it to a T!
Oil change for me costs about $35 CDN dollars with oil filter, and oil (buy it when it goes on sale)
Oil change for me costs about $35 CDN dollars with oil filter, and oil (buy it when it goes on sale)
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