D.I.Y. : Oil Change (Pics) 3G Garage #C-004
02-26-2011, 04:03 PM
#81
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Oh and as for the placement of the oil filter, this has been my first ever oil change, so I don't have another car to compare it to but I thought it was SUPER convenient. I didn't even need to climb under the car to get to it. I just turned the wheels all the way to the right while it was on the jack stands and I could reach it. It was great.
03-01-2011, 06:44 PM
#83
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Make sure you're turning it the correct direction. Consider a set of sockets from Sears that work with badly worn bolt heads, or worse case, a vice grip might be your friend.
03-01-2011, 08:41 PM
#84
I actually used a 17mm wrench instead and got it off with a lot less effort thanks to my Honda technician buddy Brad for the wrench and input.
Also, he said that the washers need replaced everytime, for that they are a "one crunch deal", and it could cause leak/damage for using it over and over.
03-01-2011, 08:54 PM
#85
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also when working with car bolts, pick up a set of 6 point sockets. It'll be harder to round out the bolt head.
Generally the ones that come with tool kits have several points to make getting a wrench in easier.
But if you're using a ratchet then that point is moot since you can rotate the socket. 6 points if at all possible.
Generally the ones that come with tool kits have several points to make getting a wrench in easier.
But if you're using a ratchet then that point is moot since you can rotate the socket. 6 points if at all possible.
03-02-2011, 12:55 AM
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also when working with car bolts, pick up a set of 6 point sockets. It'll be harder to round out the bolt head.
Generally the ones that come with tool kits have several points to make getting a wrench in easier.
But if you're using a ratchet then that point is moot since you can rotate the socket. 6 points if at all possible.
Generally the ones that come with tool kits have several points to make getting a wrench in easier.
But if you're using a ratchet then that point is moot since you can rotate the socket. 6 points if at all possible.
If you strip the (soft) threads in the oil pan, you end up with a whole new set of problems.
03-02-2011, 10:43 AM
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