Changing TSX oil for the first time.
04-14-2014, 10:38 PM
#41
Drifting
The video was pretty good. I also do the following:
1. use car ramps to lift the front wheels up- just seems faster. I have a shop rotate my tires to keep the tire warranty current.
2. prior to installing oil filter, use a sharpie to note the date and mileage. I place this info also in my Excel spreadsheet as well. This helps if you have other people working on your car- you'll at least know if they changed the filter or not.
3. pre-fill the oil filter with oil- this greatly reduces the time that there is no oil pressure and should save a little wear over time.
4. check underneath for leaks. Just a precaution, but I had a leak once with my Prelude that had a part of the oil filter gasket left on it.
I never thought of blowing in the crank case to speed up the oil flow- I usually just drink a cup of coffee and read the newspaper while it's dripping.
1. use car ramps to lift the front wheels up- just seems faster. I have a shop rotate my tires to keep the tire warranty current.
2. prior to installing oil filter, use a sharpie to note the date and mileage. I place this info also in my Excel spreadsheet as well. This helps if you have other people working on your car- you'll at least know if they changed the filter or not.
3. pre-fill the oil filter with oil- this greatly reduces the time that there is no oil pressure and should save a little wear over time.
4. check underneath for leaks. Just a precaution, but I had a leak once with my Prelude that had a part of the oil filter gasket left on it.
I never thought of blowing in the crank case to speed up the oil flow- I usually just drink a cup of coffee and read the newspaper while it's dripping.
Last edited by LaCostaRacer; 04-14-2014 at 10:41 PM.
04-14-2014, 11:22 PM
#42
Pro
I changed the oil on my 325i this afternoon and forgot I installed one of those magnetized drain plugs on its last oil change. That little thing works. I had one of those 'why didnt I do this years ago' moment seeing the junk stuck on the plug. I think I will pick one up for the TSX when I do the oil change in a couple of weeks. Anyone else try this?
04-15-2014, 09:10 AM
#43
@808CU2
I have heard from others that some of these oil change places do pump out the oil from the dip stick to avoid problems with stripping drain plugs. As I posted above there are tools available just for this application. I did not mean to imply any lack of quality at these establishments or Jiffy Lube specifically.
I have heard from others that some of these oil change places do pump out the oil from the dip stick to avoid problems with stripping drain plugs. As I posted above there are tools available just for this application. I did not mean to imply any lack of quality at these establishments or Jiffy Lube specifically.
04-15-2014, 07:04 PM
#44
@808CU2
I have heard from others that some of these oil change places do pump out the oil from the dip stick to avoid problems with stripping drain plugs. As I posted above there are tools available just for this application. I did not mean to imply any lack of quality at these establishments or Jiffy Lube specifically.
I have heard from others that some of these oil change places do pump out the oil from the dip stick to avoid problems with stripping drain plugs. As I posted above there are tools available just for this application. I did not mean to imply any lack of quality at these establishments or Jiffy Lube specifically.
They are trained to cut corners and upsell - they are not trained to properly care for your car.
04-15-2014, 07:34 PM
#45
Everyday I'm rofling
Can I get these mythical honda oem filters from somewhere other than a dealership? I want to buy like 10 of them since I plan on changing my oil for the foreseeable future. Which one do I need?
I didn't search.
I didn't search.
04-15-2014, 08:07 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
I purchased 8 filters/washers from one of the Acura dealerships that post on here.
04-16-2014, 05:05 PM
#50
04-16-2014, 06:49 PM
#52
Racer
Thread Starter
04-16-2014, 09:48 PM
#54
Racer
I had my TSX for a year brand new but i'm at only 8200 miles as of today..
the first service i went was for a1 service and I went to the dealership only because it was brand new car...
I only did oil and oil filter change at a dealer for around 55 bucks and the 2 weeks later i did tire rotation at some mechanic for 20 bucks... I think it was around 4800 miles when it warned me... but yea there are also DIY...
the first service i went was for a1 service and I went to the dealership only because it was brand new car...
I only did oil and oil filter change at a dealer for around 55 bucks and the 2 weeks later i did tire rotation at some mechanic for 20 bucks... I think it was around 4800 miles when it warned me... but yea there are also DIY...
04-21-2014, 10:05 AM
#55
Racer
Thread Starter
guys i decided that I am going to go with
AMSOIL SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil, heard that
your hp will go up by a tiny bit and its great for your engine
and you can go over a year without changing your oil
it will stay bright golden for 7 months
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=AZOQT-EA
AMSOIL SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil, heard that
your hp will go up by a tiny bit and its great for your engine
and you can go over a year without changing your oil
it will stay bright golden for 7 months
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=AZOQT-EA
04-21-2014, 11:37 AM
#56
I wouldn't go over a year....
SERVICE LIFE
AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil is recommended for extended drain intervals in unmodified(1), mechanically sound(2) gasoline-fueled vehicles as follows:
Normal Service(3) – Up to 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.
Severe Service(4) – Up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.
AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil is recommended for extended drain intervals in unmodified(1), mechanically sound(2) gasoline-fueled vehicles as follows:
Normal Service(3) – Up to 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.
Severe Service(4) – Up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.
04-21-2014, 02:17 PM
#57
guys i decided that I am going to go with
AMSOIL SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil, heard that
your hp will go up by a tiny bit and its great for your engine
and you can go over a year without changing your oil
it will stay bright golden for 7 months
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=AZOQT-EA
AMSOIL SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil, heard that
your hp will go up by a tiny bit and its great for your engine
and you can go over a year without changing your oil
it will stay bright golden for 7 months
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=AZOQT-EA
Why? All of them claim to "exceed" some sort of specification, but none of them were actually tested to see if those claims are true. They claim that they guarantee that they will pay fo repairs if the manufacturer denies a warranty claim and shows that the oil was at fault.
Quite simply, that guarantee is useless. In order to deny a warranty claim, the manufacturer need only show that you didn't follow maintenance requirements - part of which is using fluids that meet certain specs. All the dealer must say is "prove to me that you used the proper fluids". If you can't do that then they can deny the claim without "showing" that amSOIL was at fault.
I don't understand why people are drawn towards boutique oils that meet few if any specs, cost more and put their cars at risk, when the manufacturer has provided a standard that seems to work extremely well. Assuming that you change the oil at something remotely resembling the required intervals, ask yourself when you last heard of a lubrication related failure.
Usa a oil that meets specs, the Honda oil filter and change them both when your cars asks you to (or every year) and you won't have any lubrication related issues.
04-21-2014, 02:39 PM
#59
I'm sure that this will ignite another oil battle but those boutique oils (amSOIL, Royal Poopie etc)are a waste of money and may actually do harm to your engine.
Why? All of them claim to be recommended for some sort of specification, but none of them were actually tested to see if those claims are true. They claim that they guarantee that they will pay fo repairs if the manufacturer denies a warranty claim and shows that the oil was at fault.
Quite simply, that guarantee is useless. In order to deny a warranty claim, the manufacturer need only show that you didn't follow maintenance requirements - part of which is using fluids that meet certain specs. All the dealer must say is "prove to me that you used the proper fluids". If you can't do that then they can deny the claim without "showing" that amSOIL was at fault.
I don't understand why people are drawn towards boutique oils that meet few if any specs, cost more and put their cars at risk, when the manufacturer has provided a standard that seems to work extremely well. Assuming that you change the oil at something remotely resembling the required intervals, ask yourself when you last heard of a lubrication related failure.
Usa a oil that meets specs, the Honda oil filter and change them both when your cars asks you to (or every year) and you won't have any lubrication related issues.
Why? All of them claim to be recommended for some sort of specification, but none of them were actually tested to see if those claims are true. They claim that they guarantee that they will pay fo repairs if the manufacturer denies a warranty claim and shows that the oil was at fault.
Quite simply, that guarantee is useless. In order to deny a warranty claim, the manufacturer need only show that you didn't follow maintenance requirements - part of which is using fluids that meet certain specs. All the dealer must say is "prove to me that you used the proper fluids". If you can't do that then they can deny the claim without "showing" that amSOIL was at fault.
I don't understand why people are drawn towards boutique oils that meet few if any specs, cost more and put their cars at risk, when the manufacturer has provided a standard that seems to work extremely well. Assuming that you change the oil at something remotely resembling the required intervals, ask yourself when you last heard of a lubrication related failure.
Usa a oil that meets specs, the Honda oil filter and change them both when your cars asks you to (or every year) and you won't have any lubrication related issues.
The slightly modified their warranty (I suspect they were getting tired of being sued) to include this "Failure of equipment when AMSOIL lubricants are not used in strict accordance with either the written recommendations of AMSOIL or the original equipment manufacturer (hereinafter, “OEM”) for warranty coverage. The Consumer is solely
responsible for determining a product’s merchantability or fitness (“suitability”) for a particular purpose and assumes all risks and liabilities when used other than in strict accordance with either the written recommendations of AMSOIL or the
OEM for warranty coverage."
Now let's look at their spec sheet. As they've done for years, they imply that they meet the specs but are merely saying that they recommend it for use in cars requiring that spec. That won't fly with any manufacturer when it comes to a warranty claim. From the amSOIL spec sheet:
"AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil is excellent for use in all types of gasoline-fueled vehicles. It is recommended for all domestic and foreign vehicles requiring any of the listed
performance specifications..."
Compare that with the spec sheet for a product like Mobil-1:
Mobil 1 0W-20 Advanced Fuel Economy synthetic oil meets or exceeds the requirements of:
ACEA A1/B1
API SN, SM, SL, SJ
ILSAC GF-5
Ford WSS-M2C945-A
You decide which you want to use.
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04-21-2014, 02:47 PM
#60
Me? I've formulated my own boutique oil. The exact formulation depends on which country the car comes from.
The main ingredient is maple syrup. It has a very nice smell and looks good. It is, however, a bit thick, so I thin it out using Coors (for US cars), Paulaner for German cars and a bit of Sake for Japanese cars.
I recommend it wholeheartedly. It also makes a great marinade - so you can have kung-PAO chicken.
This is no different that the other boutique oils. They haven't been tested (neither has mine) and you only have somebody's word that it is great stuff.
Why would you use that when cars using mainstream oils have documented long life?
Oh - I mistyped in my original post when I said that the boutique oils claim to exceed specs. I meant to write "recommended for use" and I fixed that in my follow-on post.
04-21-2014, 02:59 PM
#61
VTEC just kicked in, yo!
Correct. Oil that meets a certain spec is just like any other oil that meets that spec.
Me? I've formulated my own boutique oil. The exact formulation depends on which country the car comes from.
The main ingredient is maple syrup. It has a very nice smell and looks good. It is, however, a bit thick, so I thin it out using Coors (for US cars), Paulaner for German cars and a bit of Sake for Japanese cars.
I recommend it wholeheartedly. It also makes a great marinade - so you can have kung-PAO chicken.
This is no different that the other boutique oils. They haven't been tested (neither has mine) and you only have somebody's word that it is great stuff.
Why would you use that when cars using mainstream oils have documented long life?
Oh - I mistyped in my original post when I said that the boutique oils claim to exceed specs. I meant to write "recommended for use" and I fixed that in my follow-on post.
Me? I've formulated my own boutique oil. The exact formulation depends on which country the car comes from.
The main ingredient is maple syrup. It has a very nice smell and looks good. It is, however, a bit thick, so I thin it out using Coors (for US cars), Paulaner for German cars and a bit of Sake for Japanese cars.
I recommend it wholeheartedly. It also makes a great marinade - so you can have kung-PAO chicken.
This is no different that the other boutique oils. They haven't been tested (neither has mine) and you only have somebody's word that it is great stuff.
Why would you use that when cars using mainstream oils have documented long life?
Oh - I mistyped in my original post when I said that the boutique oils claim to exceed specs. I meant to write "recommended for use" and I fixed that in my follow-on post.
04-22-2014, 05:33 AM
#62
It is quite yummy. For cars in Canada you can use it straight without adding any Labatt.
Using this as marinade once drained gives your chicken or beef a nice metallic flavor with just a hint of copper. Older engines will add a bit sweetness with leaking antifreeze. Mmmmmm-good.
Using this as marinade once drained gives your chicken or beef a nice metallic flavor with just a hint of copper. Older engines will add a bit sweetness with leaking antifreeze. Mmmmmm-good.
05-07-2014, 06:22 AM
#64
05-09-2014, 12:12 AM
#67
hey bud , not every jiffy lube is run by the same owner,
we were a lubex which jiffy lube took over operations in canada,
all shops in canada are owner/operated, i can say we take extra care with our oil changes and misc other services, we all have well certified employees anyway sorry to troll.
I use Amsoil full syn 5/20 summer and Pennzoil Ultra 0/20 Full syn oil filter 5000kms intervals and my car just LOVES it =) Im always in high revs so I have to top up between intervals
we were a lubex which jiffy lube took over operations in canada,
all shops in canada are owner/operated, i can say we take extra care with our oil changes and misc other services, we all have well certified employees anyway sorry to troll.
I use Amsoil full syn 5/20 summer and Pennzoil Ultra 0/20 Full syn oil filter 5000kms intervals and my car just LOVES it =) Im always in high revs so I have to top up between intervals
05-09-2014, 07:18 PM
#71
06-05-2014, 05:55 AM
#75
I'm sure someone has used a different oil filter - but - the cost of the OE filter is reasonable (even if you buy it at the dealer - cheaper online) and the quality is good. Why try to fix something that isn't broken and risk a warranty issue?
06-05-2014, 06:49 PM
#77
Your right. I was just curious what other brands were good.
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