First Home Service

[Squalled]

Hey OzHonda,

I'm soon to begin servicing at home. I'm not quite sure what size the sump plug/bolt is and what thread and pitch it is. I'm also unsure about the washer size. I have found a forum post that says the bolt thread and pitch is 14x1.5mm. Can anyone confirm this?

My engine is H22A4 but I'm assuming that the sump bolt sizing, washer etc, are the same across all Honda's.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Jasemas]

Hey OzHonda,

I'm soon to begin servicing at home. I'm not quite sure what size the sump plug/bolt is and what thread and pitch it is. I'm also unsure about the washer size. I have found a forum post that says the bolt thread and pitch is 14x1.5mm. Can anyone confirm this?

My engine is H22A4 but I'm assuming that the sump bolt sizing, washer etc, are the same across all Honda's.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Why yes, yes, yes it is
Unless the joe blow before you stripped the sump threads hehe
Here's a tip, ues a 17mm 6 point socket to remove the sump plug, last thing you want is to strip the head & never get it off
And change the aluminium washer at every service
Good luck

[Squalled]

Why yes, yes, yes it is
Unless the joe blow before you stripped the sump threads hehe
Here's a tip, ues a 17mm 6 point socket to remove the sump plug, last thing you want is to strip the head & never get it off
And change the aluminium washer at every service
Good luck

Thanks Jasemas. So I would use an aluminium washer rather then copper or is either fine?

[curtis265]

Lol I've changed my washer like once out of all the times I've done my oil. as long as you're not using the same one for 10 years i don't think it'll leak.

I got my washer from the dealer. That was like a whole dollar. I think it was aluminium.

[Squalled]

Lol I've changed my washer like once out of all the times I've done my oil. as long as you're not using the same one for 10 years i don't think it'll leak.

I got my washer from the dealer. That was like a whole dollar. I think it was aluminium.

Thanks Curtis. For some reason mine has some sort of gasket maker substance around the actual hole. So I will need to get a washer anyway.

I'm only surprised it doesn't leak out of the hole.

[RenzokukenJ]

Whole 7 years of having my prelude, I never once changed the washer lol

[curtis265]

Thanks Curtis. For some reason mine has some sort of gasket maker substance around the actual hole. So I will need to get a washer anyway.

I'm only surprised it doesn't leak out of the hole.

Are you still talking about your oil sump, or something else?

[Squalled]

Are you still talking about your oil sump, or something else?

The oil sump

[Torell]

you'll be more surprised when you see how long the drain bolt is hahaha when you think theres one turn left...

[curtis265]

you'll be more surprised when you see how long the drain bolt is hahaha when you think theres one turn left...

dat nervous feel when you're about to get your hand all oily

[Squalled]

HAHAHA I can only imagine. I've watched and assisted mates plenty of times so it's time I do it myself.

[RenzokukenJ]

HAHAHA I can only imagine. I've watched and assisted mates plenty of times so it's time I do it myself.

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[eLtrix]

Not sure if talking about draining oil or.... draining other substances...

[Squalled]

Draining oil

[amant02]

Have you not drained oil before?

TIP: Lay a fk load of newspaper before you start. If this is your 1st time.

Also I only replace that washer once a year usually before summer starts.

I have bought a car with no washer. It didn't leak anyway, It was without a washer for a few changes till I went to the dealer again.

[Squalled]

Have you not drained oil before?

TIP: Lay a fk load of newspaper before you start. If this is your 1st time.

Also I only replace that washer once a year usually before summer starts.

I have bought a car with no washer. It didn't leak anyway, It was without a washer for a few changes till I went to the dealer again.

Yeah it's my first.

Thanks for the tip. Was planning an getting some card board or something to stop any crazy leaks.

[Jon_51]

why do you need a new sump plug? also protip- do it with the engine warm, purely so I'm not the only one who got drenched in hot oil the first time they did an oil change.
if you get a filter from the dealer they usually come with the crush washer. +the oem filter is much smaller and it is easier to get on and off in future the most aftermarket ones that are double the size.

[Squalled]

why do you need a new sump plug? also protip- do it with the engine warm, purely so I'm not the only one who got drenched in hot oil the first time they did an oil change.
if you get a filter from the dealer they usually come with the crush washer. +the oem filter is much smaller and it is easier to get on and off in future the most aftermarket ones that are double the size.

My mate told me that now too recently. I know you have to do it when warm so it gets everything out smoothly.

I was thinking of just using a HAMP oil filter anyway.

Thanks for the help Jon!

[Jasemas]

why do you need a new sump plug? also protip- do it with the engine warm, purely so I'm not the only one who got drenched in hot oil the first time they did an oil change.
if you get a filter from the dealer they usually come with the crush washer. +the oem filter is much smaller and it is easier to get on and off in future the most aftermarket ones that are double the size.

Honda filters from the dealer are Z547 size (small width and long) - that's the new size
The original size is a z79a short and fat for old 90's hondas - thats why theyre 'double the size'

[RenzokukenJ]

Yh I saw that actually, was wondering why my hamp filter tool fit on a ryco oil filter lol

[Squalled]

Honda filters from the dealer are Z547 size (small width and long) - that's the new size
The original size is a z79a short and fat for old 90's hondas - thats why theyre 'double the size'

Thanks for this. Will note this down!

[Squalled]

Update: Doing the service this weekend. Have got everything I need besides the copper ring at the moment. Will more then likely get it on the day.

I got a H.A.M.P filter from JDMYard and I'm assuming it is the Z547 size.

[RenzokukenJ]

Yep will fit lad

Take yo time, make sure your engine is warm, and enjoy

[Jasemas]

Get an aluminium plug washer from Honda $1 lol

[Squalled]

Update: Service went perfect :D

Thanks for the help everyone!