changing oil questions!

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by lastnn30, Aug 1, 2003.

  1. lastnn30

    lastnn30 Guest

    I am going to change the oil of my civic 2001 manual, I bought 4 litter of
    "MotoMaster" Supreme 10w30 SAE. My questions, is this good oil? How much do
    I need, 4 L is enough or I need more. I also bought a drain pan which take
    8L, is that enough? I do not want to oil flood in the drive way :)
    Also I bought a MotoMaster filter (PH7317), is this good?
     
    lastnn30, Aug 1, 2003
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  2. lastnn30

    Trojan Guest

    Read the manual for the type of oil specified for the temperature conditions
     
    Trojan, Aug 1, 2003
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  3. lastnn30

    Trojan Guest

    Read the manual for the type of oil specified for the temperature conditions
     
    Trojan, Aug 1, 2003
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  4. lastnn30

    Trojan Guest

    Read the manual for the type of oil specified for the temperature conditions
     
    Trojan, Aug 1, 2003
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  5. lastnn30

    starboy869 Guest

    Hi,

    Did you even check under the hood for the amount and type of oil you need.
    Also did you buy a filter wrench?

    Chris
     
    starboy869, Aug 1, 2003
    #5
  6. lastnn30

    starboy869 Guest

    Hi,

    Did you even check under the hood for the amount and type of oil you need.
    Also did you buy a filter wrench?

    Chris
     
    starboy869, Aug 1, 2003
    #6
  7. lastnn30

    starboy869 Guest

    Hi,

    Did you even check under the hood for the amount and type of oil you need.
    Also did you buy a filter wrench?

    Chris
     
    starboy869, Aug 1, 2003
    #7
  8. lastnn30

    Ted Guest

    I don't have my orignal hood, but I put in 3.5 L is this right?
     
    Ted, Aug 1, 2003
    #8
  9. lastnn30

    Ted Guest

    I don't have my orignal hood, but I put in 3.5 L is this right?
     
    Ted, Aug 1, 2003
    #9
  10. lastnn30

    Ted Guest

    I don't have my orignal hood, but I put in 3.5 L is this right?
     
    Ted, Aug 1, 2003
    #10
  11. lastnn30

    Trojan Guest

    To summarize :

    You will need:

    1. The recommended oil (rely on the manual or someone experienced with oil
    change who has the same car you have) with the required Qty.
    2. Oil filter
    3. Oil filter wrench
    4. An drain pan or a plastic tray to collect the old oil from the engine.
    5. A wrench to open the engine oil compartment to let out the old oil. (keep
    a set with common sizes)
    6. a set of ramps ( if you dont have anything to elevate the car, so you can
    go underneath it and remove oil and change the oil filter.)

    Dont use jack to elevate the car as it is very dangerous to do so.

    If you are in the US you can go to Walmart or PepBoys, they have all the
    stuff required to change the oil.
    Also dont forget to bring the drained oil to PepBoys or some auto repairer
    and dump it in their hazardous waste drums.

    well I did the oil change first time on my own and so thought these tips
    might be useful, experts are welcome to correct me, if I am wrong in any
    poin or pour in their suggestions
     
    Trojan, Aug 1, 2003
    #11
  12. lastnn30

    Trojan Guest

    To summarize :

    You will need:

    1. The recommended oil (rely on the manual or someone experienced with oil
    change who has the same car you have) with the required Qty.
    2. Oil filter
    3. Oil filter wrench
    4. An drain pan or a plastic tray to collect the old oil from the engine.
    5. A wrench to open the engine oil compartment to let out the old oil. (keep
    a set with common sizes)
    6. a set of ramps ( if you dont have anything to elevate the car, so you can
    go underneath it and remove oil and change the oil filter.)

    Dont use jack to elevate the car as it is very dangerous to do so.

    If you are in the US you can go to Walmart or PepBoys, they have all the
    stuff required to change the oil.
    Also dont forget to bring the drained oil to PepBoys or some auto repairer
    and dump it in their hazardous waste drums.

    well I did the oil change first time on my own and so thought these tips
    might be useful, experts are welcome to correct me, if I am wrong in any
    poin or pour in their suggestions
     
    Trojan, Aug 1, 2003
    #12
  13. lastnn30

    Trojan Guest

    To summarize :

    You will need:

    1. The recommended oil (rely on the manual or someone experienced with oil
    change who has the same car you have) with the required Qty.
    2. Oil filter
    3. Oil filter wrench
    4. An drain pan or a plastic tray to collect the old oil from the engine.
    5. A wrench to open the engine oil compartment to let out the old oil. (keep
    a set with common sizes)
    6. a set of ramps ( if you dont have anything to elevate the car, so you can
    go underneath it and remove oil and change the oil filter.)

    Dont use jack to elevate the car as it is very dangerous to do so.

    If you are in the US you can go to Walmart or PepBoys, they have all the
    stuff required to change the oil.
    Also dont forget to bring the drained oil to PepBoys or some auto repairer
    and dump it in their hazardous waste drums.

    well I did the oil change first time on my own and so thought these tips
    might be useful, experts are welcome to correct me, if I am wrong in any
    poin or pour in their suggestions
     
    Trojan, Aug 1, 2003
    #13
  14. Read your owner's manual to determine how much of what kind of oil
    you need.
     
    Timothy J. Lee, Aug 2, 2003
    #14
  15. Read your owner's manual to determine how much of what kind of oil
    you need.
     
    Timothy J. Lee, Aug 2, 2003
    #15
  16. Read your owner's manual to determine how much of what kind of oil
    you need.
     
    Timothy J. Lee, Aug 2, 2003
    #16
  17. lastnn30

    Bill Kapaun Guest

    That's a FRAM part# for the Civic, so it's probably a FRAM.
    Many of us refuse to use FRAM, which is a WHOLE different discussion!
     
    Bill Kapaun, Aug 2, 2003
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  18. :

    its not dangerous to use a jack to elevate the car,its only dangerous to get
    under the car while its resting on the jack..
    Use jackstands.
     
    Accord 2000 coupe v6 ex, Aug 2, 2003
    #18
  19. :

    its not dangerous to use a jack to elevate the car,its only dangerous to get
    under the car while its resting on the jack..
    Use jackstands.
     
    Accord 2000 coupe v6 ex, Aug 2, 2003
    #19
  20. :

    its not dangerous to use a jack to elevate the car,its only dangerous to get
    under the car while its resting on the jack..
    Use jackstands.
     
    Accord 2000 coupe v6 ex, Aug 2, 2003
    #20
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