Dead faq links... - Honda Prelude Forum

Deepmist · 03-17-2004, 09:44 PM

I was lookin up the change oil/filter faq and it doesn't work, somine put it back

I don't want to risk takin my car to the oil changers and i'm out of the free oil change coupons.

cantdrive55 · 03-18-2004, 11:40 AM

Wait...you don't know how to change your own oil?

Step by step
1) Jack up front end of car.
2) Put jack stands under car, make sure it is secure
3) put oil drain pain under drain plug
4) loosen/remove oil drain plug
5) allow oil to drain
6) loosen/remove oil filter, make sure it didn't leave the gasket on the block
7) put new filter on, be sure to put a little oil on gasket
8) put drain plug back in, don't ovet tighten, stripping your oil pan isn't fun
9) remove oil cap (this is on your valve cover)
10) Add oil
11) check to make sure oil is between 2 dots on dipstick
12) put oil cap back on
13) lower car

TADA!

RedH22A1 · 03-18-2004, 11:42 AM

14) Have a beer

red92si · 03-18-2004, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by RedH22A1
14) Have a beer

Definately the most important step.

Deepmist · 03-18-2004, 02:58 PM

Yah, people gawk at me because I don't know how, i've jus never done it, my mom bought me free oil change coupons for the 3 years i've had my car. I never took auto in highschool and the truck I originally drove was a 1980 beater I drove to school and back, never changed the oil on that :/ When I goto friends to show me how they just do it themselves.

4) loosen/remove oil drain plug
Is it that obvious where it is? I don't want to drain the wrong thing.

FullyLudedSi · 03-18-2004, 04:25 PM

Its right underneath the engine, I think its the only bolt that is kinda slanted at a 30-45 degrees angle.

brendon2k · 03-18-2004, 04:28 PM

Do you really need a faq to change the oil?

SLICK96 · 03-18-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by brendon2k
Do you really need a faq to change the oil?

Ahahahaha..."And the show has hit an all-time low."

J

Deepmist · 03-18-2004, 08:41 PM

Welp, go figure, looks like I didn't buy enough oil. I got 4 quarts and it only went upto the first dot. I have an h23.
And you didn't mention the part where oil spills all over when you take out the filter, you need to move the tray.

SLICK96 · 03-18-2004, 10:30 PM

Yeah, nothing like a lil' hot oil to wake your a$$ up, hehe.

J

4thGenReady2Go · 03-18-2004, 11:02 PM

5 quarts, that's a rule. Fill about 4.5, replace the filler cap. Start the car, DON'T rev the engine, the car will lubricate itself, it doesn't need your help, the "oil" light should go off very soon after starting the car, if it stays on for more than a few seconds, turn the car off, because you did something wrong. Otherwise, let the car run for a minute or so, then turn it off and check the oil, and top off as necessary. Why? You replaced a filter which had oil in it with a dry one, after turning the car off, there is now oil in the filter and the reading on the dipstick will be accurate. As far as oil making a mess on the underside, buy a can of break cleaner, put some goggles on, and spray the areas where oil is, then wipe it off right away.

Nobody laugh, there's a first time for everyone, and I think the point of this forum at least should be technical-related, and something as minor (and major, depending on how you look at it) as changing oil should be covered, otherwise we're doing a bad job. The first time is always the messiest, oil gets spilled on the bottom, oil gets spilled on the top when you're refilling, but it gets easier, and you'll become faster with each change.

oh, and PS: he could've taken off the transmission drain plug, drained the tranny oil, replaced the cap, then filled another 4-5 quarts into the engine, so yes, it is sometimes necessary to point out which plug is the oil pan drain plug. Hehe, that story is not only an example, but a true tale, not mine, but it's in the family unfortunately.