q about oil changes
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q about oil changes
ummm i just bought my ek hatch and i want to do an oil change, i heard that hondas have crush gaskets that have to be used new with each oil change for the drain plug, i know for my talon i could just put my plug back in and i didnt need a crush washer or something
do i need it for the honda and are they only available at teh dealer?
do i need it for the honda and are they only available at teh dealer?
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Re: (JDMlifestyle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMlifestyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">never used a washer on mine and havent had a leak yet</TD></TR></TABLE>
You always want to use a washer otherwise your drain plug is more prone to getting stripped like you mom on a Saturday night.
You always want to use a washer otherwise your drain plug is more prone to getting stripped like you mom on a Saturday night.
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Re: (mattssi)
if you buy honda oem filters(highly suggested) they will most of the time just give the washer to you for free. if not they are only like fifteen cents.
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Re: q about oil changes (BeerBaron105)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BeerBaron105 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ummm i just bought my ek hatch and i want to do an oil change, i heard that hondas have crush gaskets that have to be used new with each oil change for the drain plug, i know for my talon i could just put my plug back in and i didnt need a crush washer or something
do i need it for the honda and are they only available at teh dealer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Per Honda instructions, any aluminum crush washer needs to be replaced....Its not all about the fluid leaking but also the drain plug staying put....the more you re-use them the bigger chance they could crack and more likely you'll be over-tightening the drain plug...And on the newer engines that means replacing an aluminum oil pan. Its .36 for piece of mind...
do i need it for the honda and are they only available at teh dealer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Per Honda instructions, any aluminum crush washer needs to be replaced....Its not all about the fluid leaking but also the drain plug staying put....the more you re-use them the bigger chance they could crack and more likely you'll be over-tightening the drain plug...And on the newer engines that means replacing an aluminum oil pan. Its .36 for piece of mind...
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I have used the same washer that came with the car until I bought a Honda filter and it came with a new washer...doesnt make a diff I have noticed...as long as you tighten it correctly it will be fine...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BeerBaron105 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so can i just keep reusing the same one, it seems like a pain to drive 25 min just for a 15 cent piece</TD></TR></TABLE>
For the cost, just replace it. Instead of driving 25 minutes for a 15 cent piece, go crazy and drive 25 minutes and get a dollars worth. Better yet, go absolutely nuts and get 2 or 3 dollars worth.
If you're changing your own oil, it makes sense to buy in bulk, cuz yer gonna need the stuff anyway. Case or 3 of oil, case of filters, a jar full of washers etc.
You won't have to re-up everytime you need to change your oil.
I'm currently experimenting with a product called "Sure Drain" by Fram. You replace your stock DP with theirs, which has an actuator valve in it. When you want to change your oil, you screw on a short length of hose that comes with the kit, it opens the valve and out comes your old oil into the jug you've supplied. So far I love it; it's quicker and there are no tools needed.
It's 12 bucks at Walmart and the one for a D16 oil pan is the SD-2, since there are 5 different ones, I believe. Just make sure you run the car first b/c hot oil is far less viscous than cold oil and the drain time will be reduced significantly.
For the cost, just replace it. Instead of driving 25 minutes for a 15 cent piece, go crazy and drive 25 minutes and get a dollars worth. Better yet, go absolutely nuts and get 2 or 3 dollars worth.
If you're changing your own oil, it makes sense to buy in bulk, cuz yer gonna need the stuff anyway. Case or 3 of oil, case of filters, a jar full of washers etc.
You won't have to re-up everytime you need to change your oil.
I'm currently experimenting with a product called "Sure Drain" by Fram. You replace your stock DP with theirs, which has an actuator valve in it. When you want to change your oil, you screw on a short length of hose that comes with the kit, it opens the valve and out comes your old oil into the jug you've supplied. So far I love it; it's quicker and there are no tools needed.
It's 12 bucks at Walmart and the one for a D16 oil pan is the SD-2, since there are 5 different ones, I believe. Just make sure you run the car first b/c hot oil is far less viscous than cold oil and the drain time will be reduced significantly.
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Re: q about oil changes (BeerBaron105)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BeerBaron105 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are these available at any parts store or are they dealer item only?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You should be able to get them anywhere. I paid a dollar for a bag of 20 at Auto Boyz or Pep Zone, which I think was the wrong price, but I didn't argue.
You should be able to get them anywhere. I paid a dollar for a bag of 20 at Auto Boyz or Pep Zone, which I think was the wrong price, but I didn't argue.
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Re: q about oil changes (b16si)
dealerships tell you to use them so they can make extra money when i was at honda i never told the people that bought oil filters that they needed you should be fine with out one
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