Euro oil filter

**white_ep3_civic** · 20-01-2011 06:09 PM

I did an oil change on my car and found that the oil filter is in an awkward position. just wondering if anyone has found a way that is easy to change the filter?

**CB7_OWNER** · 20-01-2011 07:47 PM

No easier way to change the oil filter or access, best way is from directly underneath, even from behind driver wheel its hard...

Put a piece of plastic under the oil filter/ below the driveshaft, soo when you remove the oil filter, the oil falls on the plastic and flows down towards the same area the engine sump plug cover is.

**white_ep3_civic** · 20-01-2011 08:33 PM

Yeh I did that but I'm not sure if someone had found a better way? Thanks.

**felixd** · 20-01-2011 09:35 PM

yes u do it from the top

if u have skinny arm and just from top of the bonnet u grab n twist

**white_ep3_civic** · 20-01-2011 09:58 PM

That's pretty far down but I'll give a go.

**biee2** · 20-01-2011 11:58 PM

first time i did an oil change.....i went from underneath the car but dammm, when taking out the oil filter all the oil started running down and every where. got some on the shaft thats right underneath the filter so i had to do alot of cleaning :s

**white_ep3_civic** · 21-01-2011 05:49 AM

That happened to me. Had a bit of excess still dripping. I reckon Honda put it in that position so that you take it back to them to do.

**tony1234** · 22-01-2011 10:02 AM

Yeah it's a real pain in the ass to the point i've given up on DIY oil and filter changes.

**aaronng** · 22-01-2011 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by biee2

first time i did an oil change.....i went from underneath the car but dammm, when taking out the oil filter all the oil started running down and every where. got some on the shaft thats right underneath the filter so i had to do alot of cleaning :s

Yeah, I just usually put a rag underneath on the drive shaft to catch the drips. The old plastic bag trick doesn't really work with the Euro. Make sure you remember to remove the rag from the drive shaft after, or you will cause damage to the car when you drive off.

**white_ep3_civic** · 25-01-2011 07:45 AM

Not sure if it would be worth it. But is there a oil filter relocation kit? I have heard that a few nissans have this mod and that it moves the filter basically at the top it the motor

**chris41** · 13-03-2011 05:19 PM

In comparison, the CU2 sounds easier, just remove 7 bolts, drop the undertray for easier access and the oil drain bolt and oil filter is right there facing the rear.
PS: the Ryco replacement filter is a Z547 and can be had for around $15.