Messy oil change (filter removal) -- tips?
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Messy oil change (filter removal) -- tips?
For anyone whose done their own oil change on the TSX, have they also noticed that removing the filter is an extremely messy task? I even had a ziploc bag around the filter but a lot of oil still found its way between the bag and the block, which of course means it runs down onto the axle and onto the subframe assembly, creating a mess.
I recall reading that Acura had devised some kind of deflector plate that I assume goes below the filter and directs all of the runoff oil into a canister of some kind? Anyone know about this? I'd love to get my hands on one, or make my own, but have no idea where to look as it's probably a shop-only 'special service tool' that Acura gets from head office.
I recall reading that Acura had devised some kind of deflector plate that I assume goes below the filter and directs all of the runoff oil into a canister of some kind? Anyone know about this? I'd love to get my hands on one, or make my own, but have no idea where to look as it's probably a shop-only 'special service tool' that Acura gets from head office.
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Thanks to Google being able to search 3-letter words (and this site not), I found this thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37916
Paging Moda-way -- any chance you can supply me with a pic of what you mean with the shop towels? Sounds like a solution!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37916
Paging Moda-way -- any chance you can supply me with a pic of what you mean with the shop towels? Sounds like a solution!
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This is the Honda magnetic deflector. Helps direct the oil filter drain away from the framerail. Not perfect, but helps somewhat.
http://www.handaaccessories.com/oildeflector.jpg
Link here....http://www.handaaccessories.com/crvmaint05.html about 2/3 down the page
http://www.handaaccessories.com/oildeflector.jpg
Link here....http://www.handaaccessories.com/crvmaint05.html about 2/3 down the page
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I just use the plastic bag that we get our loaves of bread in. It's bigger than a ziploc bag and being softer is easier to press against the block to prevent drips.
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Originally Posted by curls
Thanks to Google being able to search 3-letter words (and this site not), I found this thread:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37916
Paging Moda-way -- any chance you can supply me with a pic of what you mean with the shop towels? Sounds like a solution!
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37916
Paging Moda-way -- any chance you can supply me with a pic of what you mean with the shop towels? Sounds like a solution!
Yeah, I just changed my oil, but I can do a quick jack up and show you.
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Yeah, I just changed my oil, but I can do a quick jack up and show you.
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Take 2 pieces of shop towel (for regular paper towel, make it 4 sheets) and fold them into 1 large square along the perferation.
I then just stuff it in through the oil drain door to form a funnel...
...until it is under the inboard CV of the passenger half-shaft.
Then I just let gravity do the rest. Granted the paper towel will be saturated, so don't just go ripping it out of there, but it will significantly minimize any spillage on the under tray if not completely eliminate it. Basically, once the filter is off and in the drain pan, I clean the fiter area with a clean shop paper towel and put the new filter up there. I don't waste any time at all.
EDIT: Thank god I decided to take these pics b/c you might be able to see I had some oil coming out onto the oil drain door. My filter wasn't tight enough eventhough I did tighten it down. oops That's one I haven't done before.
I then just stuff it in through the oil drain door to form a funnel...
...until it is under the inboard CV of the passenger half-shaft.
Then I just let gravity do the rest. Granted the paper towel will be saturated, so don't just go ripping it out of there, but it will significantly minimize any spillage on the under tray if not completely eliminate it. Basically, once the filter is off and in the drain pan, I clean the fiter area with a clean shop paper towel and put the new filter up there. I don't waste any time at all.
EDIT: Thank god I decided to take these pics b/c you might be able to see I had some oil coming out onto the oil drain door. My filter wasn't tight enough eventhough I did tighten it down. oops That's one I haven't done before.
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Cool man! Thanks for the pics. I was thinking you made some long narrow trough or something... but this is much easier.
Probably not a good idea to ask you (considering yours was loose!), but do you tighten the filter 7/8 of a turn, or just guesstimate it until it's fairly tight? I can't really get exactly 7/8 because of the number of times I have to reposition the filter wrench in the god-awful area Honda gave us to work in.
Probably not a good idea to ask you (considering yours was loose!), but do you tighten the filter 7/8 of a turn, or just guesstimate it until it's fairly tight? I can't really get exactly 7/8 because of the number of times I have to reposition the filter wrench in the god-awful area Honda gave us to work in.
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Originally Posted by curls
Cool man! Thanks for the pics. I was thinking you made some long narrow trough or something... but this is much easier.
Originally Posted by curls
Probably not a good idea to ask you (considering yours was loose!), but do you tighten the filter 7/8 of a turn, or just guesstimate it until it's fairly tight? I can't really get exactly 7/8 because of the number of times I have to reposition the filter wrench in the god-awful area Honda gave us to work in.
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For anyone whose done their own oil change on the TSX, have they also noticed that removing the filter is an extremely messy task? I even had a ziploc bag around the filter but a lot of oil still found its way between the bag and the block, which of course means it runs down onto the axle and onto the subframe assembly, creating a mess.
I recall reading that Acura had devised some kind of deflector plate that I assume goes below the filter and directs all of the runoff oil into a canister of some kind? Anyone know about this? I'd love to get my hands on one, or make my own, but have no idea where to look as it's probably a shop-only 'special service tool' that Acura gets from head office.
I recall reading that Acura had devised some kind of deflector plate that I assume goes below the filter and directs all of the runoff oil into a canister of some kind? Anyone know about this? I'd love to get my hands on one, or make my own, but have no idea where to look as it's probably a shop-only 'special service tool' that Acura gets from head office.
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This is one of the few things I dislike about the TSX. I had the same issue with the Integra too, I just dealt with it and just tried to unscrew the oil filter as fast as I could. Then wipe up as much of the oil I could with some shop towels before I made too big of a mess.
I think the method these guys are using are going to be your best bet.
Probably not the answer you were looking for... good luck.
I think the method these guys are using are going to be your best bet.
Probably not the answer you were looking for... good luck.
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Oil deflector
Does anyone know if this oil deflector will work on the TSX?
http://handa-accessories.com/oildeflector-accord.jpg.
According to the website it works on 2006-2007 4 cyl Accords. Has anyone tried it on a TSX?
http://handa-accessories.com/oildeflector-accord.jpg.
According to the website it works on 2006-2007 4 cyl Accords. Has anyone tried it on a TSX?
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I tried the method with the shop towls this past week.... but i'm still getting oil on the passenger side half shaft... am I doing something wrong when removing the filter? or is there supposed to be some drippage still even with this method?
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Originally Posted by Fox137
I tried the method with the shop towls this past week.... but i'm still getting oil on the passenger side half shaft... am I doing something wrong when removing the filter? or is there supposed to be some drippage still even with this method?
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I tried the method with the shop towls this past week.... but i'm still getting oil on the passenger side half shaft... am I doing something wrong when removing the filter? or is there supposed to be some drippage still even with this method?
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see if your dealer has a special oil run down "tray" the Honda i work at supplies these to all the techs, maybe parts can hook you up or snap-on? it makes things less messy for the k-series
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I just take the opportunity to use the oil to wipe down all the stuff under the engine while I clean it up. It doesn't hurt anything. If you get it on the exhaust it stinks for a few minutes the next time it gets hot. You just gotta keep moving and it'll be the guy behind you's problem. :P
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