Hey i own a 06 rsx type s and i am doin an oil change but when i took off the oil filter alot of the oil spilled all over and got on the cv boot, is it ok if it gets on there?? i cleaned it up a little bit.

Is there a way for next time for me not to do this again or an easier way so it doesnt spill all over?

 

did you dump all the oil out before you removed the oil filter??

 

Next time start by removing the oil from the pan and then undo the filter.... btw make sure to put some of the old oil on the new filter before putting it back on...

As for spilling some oil just clean it up as best you can... use some brake fluid cleaner that will help!

 

I'd rather have engine oil on a CV boot than brake fluid cleaner...

 

Whenever I change the oil in the Type S, a **** load of oil leaks from the filter on the subframe and everything else. I've tried a bunch of tricks (sliding aluminum foil under the filter to direct the oil into the catch pan). Nothing has worked well.

I use a lot of paper towels to clean up. That's the best answer I have.

 

why is that? the brake fluid cleaner cleans off most stuff... eitherway once its dry there is no worries...

 

Oil isn't going to be a problem on the boot. The cleaner is slightly corrosive. Not enough to matter, but if I had to choose... you know which I'd pick.

 

it'll dry up a rubber boot.

Just make sure to drain all the oil next time from the pan. Oil wont hurt nothing, just leave a mess.

 

Never knew that!

Either way its always best to drain the oil before taking off the filter...

 

that's what i do, drain all the oil first then take the filter out..just leave a rag or something under it so it wont leave a mess

 

Take a screw driver and jam it into the bottom of the filter. Let the oil drain out of the filter into a cup, then remove like normal. Look Ma, no spills!

 

Really no point in doing all that when you can just drain the oil first then remove the filter...

 

Not a big deal oil getting on the cv boot. Some vehicles its just inevitable for spillage to happen.

 

And everytime I've removed a filter with a screwdriver (on my Dad's Accord after a shop changes oil), I've made a bigger mess.

 

I'm talking about after draining the oil as there will still be oil left in the filter. I don't know if you read the thread but that is what everyone is complaining about.

 

Yes I am but its kinda of obvious if you take the filter off before you drain it out there will be more oil coming out of the filter!!!

 

Haha, that is very obvious. I dont know why your sayin that. I dont think anyone removes the filter before pulling the plug.

 

Too be honest, no matter what oil is going to spill out of the filter when you take it off. All you can do is wipe it up the best you can. I change oil every weekend as a second job and I don't really notice any difference in amount of oil that comes out of the filter if I take it off first before draining. Regardless, whatever oil you miss will just spin off or get washed off from rain water or whatever, it's not a big deal.

 

depends on where your oil filter is located. corolla's have their oil filter REALLY far down near the oil pan.

 

The oil filter is mounted higher than the oil pan. So, assuming your engine isn't running... the same amount of oil should come out of your filter regardless of whether you do it before/after draining the pan.

This assumes you are within the gravitational forces of the earth. On the moon, your mileage may vary.

 

the best thing to use in clean up is silicone spray cleaner. it is non corrosive and dries very quickly. most parts stores should have some. as everyone else has stated, you are going to have a mess no matter what you try. its just one of those honda things where they build a hell-uv-a car but dont get every detail exact. lol

 

same here

 

drain oil from the pan first then take out the filter.but oil wont hurt just make a mess.

 

no i let my oil drain first and then took off the filter but still it get all over the place...also another thing is that i cant freaking read my DIPSTICK clearly tried it so many times, but cant read it. I hate how they designed everything, but cant complaign nice engine though.

 

wow took you 4 months to write back what you did!