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Update:

Im done everything

Plans

Ok this weekend im planning on doing alot:



The list as of now is:

Brake Caliper and Drums Paint (Done)
Change the Brake Fluid
Change the Sparks Plugs (Done)
Change the Oil (Done)

Now i need to know wat special tools i might need i have all the usual wrenches and sockets. (if u wanna list them all that would be nice)

As well wat sparks plugs and wires i should buy.
And if u wanna through in preference for some good oil.


I have an 03 lx Coupe


thanks everyone.

 
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ngk spark plugs, our cars do not have spark plug wires. 5w-20, if you do synthetic then you must do synthetic oil for the life of your car. Mobil 1 oil is good.

 
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is it worth it changing to synthetic on a non-vtec engine

thanks man

is this a bad thread i thought i would get more replies

 
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You do NOT need to run synthetic for the life of the car. You can use it once or 100 times then switch back to dino oil. There is no harm in it. This is a VERY common myth about synthetic motor oil. everything else you said I agree with

 
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you need a 5/8" sparkplug socket, a snazzy craftsman LOCKING extension bar (it saves you the trouble of having to fish the socket out of the spark plug tube after the plug doesn't release from the O-ring but the extension comes out of the socket) and a 4" or larger C-clamp for the brakes.

 
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^^^yup everything else is gunna be 10mm-16mm sockets...

 
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http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=250392

 
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ok ngk it is

gotta go buy the stuff tonite

 
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All these things a very easy, except the changing the brake fluid part. Make sure you change the spark plugs when the engine is cold. I love when people do it themselves, but the brake fluid might be over your head. Tell us how it goes and if you run into any problems, just ask.

 
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and if you have to fish the spark plug out, easy way is just to take a hose and push it down on and pop it comes out. but on a side note if you ever want to covert your car to have spark plug wires you can get some Nology wires lol, as for why? I have no idea.

 
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thanks man i'll do the spark plugs first thing in the morning ... i've never done any of these but i got my buddy he used to work at sears plus he's got a decked out GTI that he did alot of work too ... so he knows enuff i hope

 
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ok i need some help with the brakes

wat is the bleeder point for the brakes and where is it located

is it a nut bolt screw do i need a special tool

 
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this is in addition to what Boiler said as far as tools go.....
best tool I got for plugs is a 8-10" extension bar with a wobble socket at the end (all one piece)...at harbor freight....just glued the boot in with "gorilla snot"

if you've never changed the brake fluid yourself before I suggest steering clear of that and letting someone do it who knows what they're doing...

 
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my friend knows wat he is doing jus never done it on a civic and cuz we are kinda strapped for time he wants me to have all the tools we need ready jus need to know where the bleeder bolt or screw is and what tool i need for it

he used to work at sears automotive and has experience doing this stuff

thanks for ur concern though

 
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well for what it's worth good luck then

 
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Just make sure on the brk fluid to start at the right rear then left rear then right front then left front. and make sure the blleder is closed before your partner lets off of the pedal or air will enter the system and you'll have to bleed it out, bleeder screwws are almost always 8 or 10 mm

 
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One of those big containers of brake fluid, a hose that fits on the bleeder screw, a clear cup or jar to put the old fluid in. Careful with the bleeder screws, you can round the edges real easy. And most importantly, brake fluid eats paint, so don't spill or spray the brake fluid on your car.

Oh yea and never let the master cylinder go dry while bleeding the brakes.

 
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I have really good luck

 
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go to sears and buy a screw/drill out set....shouldn't be more than 20-50 bux...

 
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THanks everyone i am done got the bolt out and the guys at the Canadian Tire shop gave me the bolt i needed (saved the day)

that was hectic but ill defintely do it again i Learned alot