Oil Changes - Page 19

sl33pyriceboi · 03-15-2009

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Originally Posted by MidnightCivic

I change my own oil and my car is 3" off the ground..so none of you should take it to get it changed unless its cheaper or its free

i am 3" off the ground. i demand pixs from you!

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thenewdiabolic · 03-16-2009

i only do it myself, on my whole families cars, because that what i know exactly whats going on and make sure that its done right and not screwed around with someone at a shop, not saying that people that work at sshops do bad work at all, just like to do things myself to make sure theyre done right

pon55 · 03-16-2009

I just don't know how I surive. Done like 10 oil changes since new, same washer and no torque wrench.

Yea, 3" off the ground s()cks for oil changes.

(was at stealership for tranny bearing, was getting raped, so I bought some washers

)

Matt300 · 03-16-2009

D'oh. Didn't put a new washer in yesterday, and didn't use a torque wrench. So far everything seems good though!

sl33pyriceboi · 03-16-2009

i have never used a torque wrench on my oil drain bolt (yes i know bad me)

but i do use a new washer every 5 oil changes.

and my cars been fine to this day, 130k

gearbox · 03-17-2009

the washer is just idiot protection. if you arent leaking oil with the old one, youre fine. bolt torque is not that important, just dont go nuts making it too tight.

john60 · 03-20-2009

mobile 1 syn oil is no longer a type IV oil it is a type III.
I now use Valvoline syn oil which is a true type IV

john60 · 03-20-2009

I no longer use mibile 1 since it is now a type III syn.
Ive switched to Valvoline syn
Valvoline syn is a true type IV which is somewhat superior to type III.

DoWorkRacing · 03-20-2009

I work at a honda dealer in south jersey.... 0w-20 is only for the hybrids. and I wouldnt recommend fram filters. I honestly would recommend going to your local honda dealer to get a few filters, theyre pretty cheap. I suggest using a regular name brand oil. Mobile 1 is not required on these cars and is frankly a waste of money.

pon55 · 03-20-2009

Us waste money on our 7thgens, never. LOL

sl33pyriceboi · 03-21-2009

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Originally Posted by DoWorkRacing

I work at a honda dealer in south jersey.... 0w-20 is only for the hybrids. and I wouldnt recommend fram filters. I honestly would recommend going to your local honda dealer to get a few filters, theyre pretty cheap. I suggest using a regular name brand oil. Mobile 1 is not required on these cars and is frankly a waste of money.

yea i agree. using M1 oil is a waste of money.....only becase we drive an eco box for goodness sakes.... it doesnt need an expensive oil change to keep it running well... regular oil (maxlife) is more than fine.

civicplaya · 03-25-2009

What does the "Type Number" mean? Like what's the difference between Type III and Type IV oil?

-thankz

gearbox · 03-26-2009

different grades of oil and how its made. it would take a whole page to explain.

Heather Renfroe · 03-30-2009

2007 EX. How do I reset the oil change notification light?

sl33pyriceboi · 03-30-2009

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Originally Posted by gearbox

different grades of oil and how its made. it would take a whole page to explain.

to say the least