Oil Change
Tools Necessary:
- reliable socket set
- jack and jack stands or ramps
- oil filter wrench
- oil drain pan
- funnel
Before you start, make sure to pick up the proper amount of oil
as well as the correct oil filter for your vehicle.
The easiest way to raise your car would be to use ramps. However,
if your car is lowered or just low to begin with, it will not be
possible to use the ramps. In that case, using jacks and jack stands
is going to be necessary. Once the car is up, locate the oil drain
plug as well as the oil filter. If you have an automatic
transmission make sure you don't mistake it's drain plug for the
engine oil drain plug. Remove the oil fill cap. Place the drain pan
under the drain plug and remove the plug. Once the oil is out, run a
quart or two to flush the oil pan. This can make a big difference!
Once the fresh oil passes through replace the drain plug. Note, you
may need to replace the washer on the drain plug. If necessary, use
the oil filter wrench to remove the filter. Otherwise, remove the
filter by hand. This may be messy depending on where the filter is
located. It is really messy on Hondas. Make sure to wipe up oil that
has spilled on any part of the vehicle. Also make sure the oil
filter gasket isn't stuck to the engine block. Take out the new
filter, wipe fresh oil on the gasket and install it on the vehicle.
It's best to tighten by hand. Get it as tight as you can. Using a
funnel, add the new oil, check the oil level, and start the vehicle.
DO NOT REV THE ENGINE!!!! Make sure the oil light goes out. Check
for oil leaks. If everything is fine, lower the vehicle and check
the oil one last time.
Manual
Transmission Lube Change
Tools Necessary:
- reliable socket set
- jack and jack stands or ramps
- oil drain pan
- funnel w/long tube
One of the best MTL you can use, is Redline's MTL. It is a
synthetic lube that has special friction additives that aid synchro
operation. Otherwise, non-synthetic engine oil (10w40) will work
fine.
These instructions are specific to any manual transmission
equipped Honda.
Raise and secure the vehicle. The drain and fill bolts are
located on the passenger side of the transmission. Remove the top
bolt using a 17mm socket. Remove the bottom bolt using either a 3/8"
extension, or a 1/2" extension. Allow the oil to drain into the
drain pan. Once the oil has drained replace the lower bolt. Insert
the long tube into the fill hole. Put the funnel into the tube.
Slowly add the lube until the oil starts to spill from the fill
hole. After that, remove the tube and wait for the oil to finish
draining from the fill hole. Once the oil has stopped draining,
replace the fill hole plug. Wipe excess oil and lower the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change
Tools Necessary:
- reliable socket set
- torque wrench
- factory service manual
- screwdrivers
- jack and jack stands
- oil drain pan
- long funnel
Before you start, make sure to pick up the proper amount of oil
as well as the correct filter and trans pan gasket
Raise and secure the vehicle. Depending on the make and model of
the car, the draining procedure will vary. Most automatics do not
have a drain plug, You will need to remove the drain pain in order
the drain the fluid (you will need to remove the pan even if there
is a drain in order to change the filter). Carefully remove the
bolts from one edge of the pan. Then, loosen the rest of the
bolts. Do not remove them at this time. Using a flat screwdriver,
carefully pry on the edge of the pan where you removed the bolts.
This will allow the oil to slowly drain. Once the oil has stopped
draining, remove the rest of the bolts and make sure to carefully
drain the remaining oil into the drain pan.
With the pan off, rinse the pan with brake cleaner and clean the
gasket surfaces thoroughly. Neglecting to properly clean the gasket
surfaces will lead to a leaky oil pan. Using the factory service
manual, determine the correct procedure for removing the tranny
filter and replace the filter.
Once you have cleaned the gasket surfaces and replaced the
filter, it's time to reinstall the oil pan. Refer to your factory
service manual for proper gasket installation. With the pan in
place, replace all of the transmission bolts. Refer to the factory
service manual for proper torque specs. Pans of this nature will
normally require about 25 ft-lbs. of torque. When tightening the
bolts, start with one, then tighten the one that is directly
opposite the bolt you just tightened. Then, go back to the first
tightened bolt and tighten the one next to it. Again, go across and
tighten the bolt directly opposite the one that was just tightened.
Continue this pattern until all of the bolts have been tightened.
After the pan is in place, it is time to fill the transmission.
Refer to your manual for proper amount. Lower the vehicle before
filling. Fill the transmission using the long funnel until there
are two quarts left. Start the car and let it reach operating
temperature. Check the oil level. It should still be low. Add oil
until the dipstick reads full.
It is important to check the oil with the engine running.
Checking the oil on an automatic transmission when the engine is off
will give you a false reading.
NOTE: Please dispose used oil properly. Most auto part shops
will accept used oil and will recycle it for you.
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