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Thread: Oil change !

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    Ok - so it may be pretty dam self explanitory...but from recent and achived discussion...it seems some users seem to not even be able to change their underpants...let alone their cars oil !

    Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

    Aim : To simply change you vehicles oil at the 5000km reccommended intervals ! Why pay $100 to change it when all it SHOULD cost is $25 for oil and a 30c washer ? Look on......

    Required : 1 x container of preffered engine oil , 1 x new OEM honda "sump plug" washer , 1 x "sump nut sized wrench" and a small funnel.

    Steps :
    Let your engine idle for a few minutes to circulate the oil throughout....then turn it off.
    First , make up a disposable oil-container - either a tray or cut out a old container- which can be re-used for future oil-changes !!!


    Next , pop bonnet , and unscrew the oil cap ontop of the cam cover.


    Now , lay under the front of the car , locate the sump , and locate the sump plug


    Position yourself , and the oil catch container underneath the sump , and position your tool onto the bolt head


    Contain a good grip, preferably one hand upon the bolt head/tool shaft , and one upon the end of your tool - and slowly but firmly release the bolt.
    After a few good turns , the bolt will begin to loosley sit - Take your tool away , and hand loosen - preparign for a mass of yucky oil ! *Wear gloves people ! Used oil can give u skin cancer!*


    Let the oil drain until one or two drops every minute or so - then take sump plug and replace the washer with a new OEM honda item

    Place plug with new washer back into hole , and hand tighten (with tool ofcourse)to a firm torque. Do not over tighten, as it may pre-stress the washer.


    Next , get back up of yo ass - and place a funnel into the fill hole -
    fill with your reccommended amount of engine oil - about 3 litres or so. . .


    Screw the lid back on , dispose of used oil properly , and turn on car.
    Let it idle for a minute or so - then turn off.
    Check around sump for any signs of leaks , and check oil level upon dipstick and add/take away oil if needed.


    And done !

    Remember , every 5000kms you should change your oil - and every 10,000kms change both your oil and oil filter ! Easy !

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    Great guide that.

    Nice rubber gloves... LOL
    Clever idea with the expired oil container too....

    Would be a good idea to JACK UP THE CAR - especially for the horizontally challenged and the first timers so they can see everything they need to see.....

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    *Wear gloves people ! Used oil can give u skin cancer!*

    My white ass complexion needs all the help it can get in this harsh ozzy sun

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    Great DIY Hank!

    Good idea with the used oil container. I have a tray but its now too tall to use under the car without jacking it up.

    Also, with the gloves, I wear thin cotton ones, and then rubber ones over them, stops sweat inside the glove but keeps oil and stuff off my dentist-quality hands.
    Too old for bodykits

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    everything can give you cancer these days

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    i change both oil and oil filter and brake fluid every 5000kms and only cost $100buks...coz i'm using mobil gold oil... so might as well let the mechanic do it....coz its cheaper ...just for the mobil gold oil cost around $90 already...

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    ben would u change my oil for $25 using mobil gold oil ?? :P :P :P nice DIY n e ways...

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    Good work BReN!
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    i cant get under my car without jacking it up...
    also a question:
    what happens if i use the old washer??? (actually ive already done it )

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    hey! howcome u need to change the washer??
    nice diy benn!

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    You don't HAVE to change it every oil change. I've used my old washer a few times. Main thing is to look out for the thread on the sump plug wearing out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OLM-02R
    ben would u change my oil for $25 using mobil gold oil ?? :P :P :P nice DIY n e ways...
    very funny
    mobil gold is $86 retail.
    u got $4 rip off by charlie.
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