Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch?
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (Eg_Egg)
ok.. lets not flame the kid. we all had to learn once, or just look. anyways
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.
04-29-2004, 04:54 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (DewMota)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DewMota »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok.. lets not flame the kid. we all had to learn once, or just look. anyways
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good job catching it early
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good job catching it early
04-29-2004, 04:56 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (JRI94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JRI94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You really need a DIY?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Some people just need that added assurance that they are doing things correctly. A DIY is a good way for people to know they aren't ******* something up, especially for first timers
Hey, everyone has to learn somehow, right?
Some people just need that added assurance that they are doing things correctly. A DIY is a good way for people to know they aren't ******* something up, especially for first timers
Hey, everyone has to learn somehow, right?
04-29-2004, 05:04 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (DewMota)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DewMota »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok.. lets not flame the kid. we all had to learn once, or just look. anyways
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Couple more things. Make sure the oil filter gasket comes off with the filter so you dont have 2 gaskets installed. Also only hand tighten the filter then give it about a 1/4 turn if you tighten to much it will be a huge pain to take off next time 
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your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Couple more things. Make sure the oil filter gasket comes off with the filter so you dont have 2 gaskets installed
. Also only hand tighten the filter then give it about a 1/4 turn if you tighten to much it will be a huge pain to take off next time .
04-29-2004, 05:04 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (b16a ferio)
I found the best way to do it is with the front of the car jacked up equally on both sides. It allows every last drop of oil to drain out.
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (DewMota)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DewMota »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok.. lets not flame the kid. we all had to learn once, or just look. anyways
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Also make sure that the oil rubber o ring is on the old oil filter/off the block because if its still on the block and you screw on the new oil filter and start the car watch the 4.5-5 qts u just put it spill out
. Also, when putting the filter back on do not use the oil filter wrench.
your oil pan is that big black thing at the bottom of your engine. has a bolt on the back, 17mm
unscrew it. oil will fall, use something to contain it.
let oil drain....
on the back of the block is a round oil filter, get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
it has oil in it still, so be clean.
replace the filter, but wipe a little oil on the rubber seals.
put the 17mm bolt back, with washer, or you can replace the washer.
install oil. ( goes threw the oil cap on the top of the engine, valve cover, and drains into the pan)
done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Also make sure that the oil rubber o ring is on the old oil filter/off the block because if its still on the block and you screw on the new oil filter and start the car watch the 4.5-5 qts u just put it spill out
. Also, when putting the filter back on do not use the oil filter wrench.
04-29-2004, 05:09 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (JRI94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JRI94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You really need a DIY?</TD></TR></TABLE>
So I guess you were naturally born with knowledge of changing your own oil? People have to start learning somewhere
So I guess you were naturally born with knowledge of changing your own oil? People have to start learning somewhere
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (Clicky Pow)
I would suggest buying a repair manual such as s helm's, hayne's, etc... it would help you out a lot easier. Also take off the oil cap before you start draining the oil, it will come out a lot faster and you'll get more out.
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (Kista20)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kista20 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would suggest buying a repair manual such as s helm's, hayne's, etc... it would help you out a lot easier. Also take off the oil cap before you start draining the oil, it will come out a lot faster and you'll get more out. </TD></TR></TABLE>
that would help.
that would help.
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (DewMota)
get a oil filter wrench and take it off..
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do wrenchs fit honda's new skinnner oil filter? i dont think my filter wrench will fit them
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do wrenchs fit honda's new skinnner oil filter? i dont think my filter wrench will fit them
04-29-2004, 06:05 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (Happyman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Happyman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Also make sure that the oil rubber o ring is on the old oil filter/off the block because if its still on the block and you screw on the new oil filter and start the car watch the 4.5-5 qts u just put it spill out. Also, when putting the filter back on do not use the oil filter wrench.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i thought the d16 only took like 3.8 qts maybe 4
tommy
Also make sure that the oil rubber o ring is on the old oil filter/off the block because if its still on the block and you screw on the new oil filter and start the car watch the 4.5-5 qts u just put it spill out
. Also, when putting the filter back on do not use the oil filter wrench.</TD></TR></TABLE>i thought the d16 only took like 3.8 qts maybe 4
tommy
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (HamsterStyle)
what??. First step: Buy a haynes manual for your car.
Second step: Study that manual from front to back.
Third step: study that manaul again from front to back. good luck.
Second step: Study that manual from front to back.
Third step: study that manaul again from front to back. good luck.
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depending on motor- d series-3.5lters.
b series-4.4liters (some mightg be only 4liters i cant remember right now)
f series-4.0liter non vtec, 4.4liters w/vtec
b series-4.4liters (some mightg be only 4liters i cant remember right now)
f series-4.0liter non vtec, 4.4liters w/vtec
04-29-2004, 06:35 AM
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Re: (ABK)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ABK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah d series is 3.5 quarts. start it up for 15 seconds, and then check the oil level.</TD></TR></TABLE>
WRONG WRONG WRONG! A d15b7 takes 3.5 quarts while, let's say a 16y7 takes 3.8 quarts. People really have to start getting thier facts straight before posting.
WRONG WRONG WRONG! A d15b7 takes 3.5 quarts while, let's say a 16y7 takes 3.8 quarts. People really have to start getting thier facts straight before posting.
04-29-2004, 07:49 AM
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Re: Anybody have a DIY oil change for a 96-00 civic hatch? (elevatethis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by elevatethis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just pour 4 quarts into my y8 and call it a day......</TD></TR></TABLE>
So your oil can foam when you build too much pressure? Not that 1/5 of a quart is a whole lot, but there is a reason for factory specifications.
So your oil can foam when you build too much pressure? Not that 1/5 of a quart is a whole lot, but there is a reason for factory specifications.
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