dllnzek

does anyone know why on honda motors they put the oil filters on sidewards...so whenever you change the filter you get a sheet load of oil that comes spilling on your arm?? instead of a straight up design so it doesnt spill!

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likwidchz

hah probably because when they built the motor they have to install an oil filter before they fill it with oil

raverx3m

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lol.so you burn your hands off and take it to dealer next time...

IN VTEC

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It still spills when it's straight up and down, just not as much. And, it spills out from the entire circumference....the 2007+ CR-V's are straight up and down and I could never change one without it spilling a little on me arm.

The easiest oil changes are the 2006+ Civics because they're on a slight angle and the oil only spills out predictably in a small stream from one area of the flange.

With the carcinogenic potential of lubricants, I would try to minimize repeat exposures. Wear gloves as PPE.

BryanM.

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Because an immaculate design is almost impossible to achieve. There will always be
compromises.

That said, I think D, B, F and H series engines are engineering marvels. For the most
part, these motors are a dream to work on compared to a lot of other makes.

Also, it's possible to avoid getting oil on yourself when removing the filter.

mouab18c1

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Because Racecar!

rich7777

To **** people off?

grumblemarc

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Never had an issue with oil dripping on me.

raverx3m

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Cuz when vtec kicks in all the oil is in the back

MR.johnson

If your worried about run an oil cooler and a filter relocation mount

bnetkillzone

Do it slowly, and tilt it up when its off the threads. That works for me.

raverx3m

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just put a damn rag under it...

EH2Kevin