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Old 10-03-2004, 04:07 PM
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Or can I use the standard tool every Jiffy Lube uses...??
Let me know.

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Old 10-03-2004, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by xman,Oct 3 2004, 08:07 PM
Or can I use the standard tool every Jiffy Lube uses...??
Let me know.

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To do what? Loosen the oil pan bolt, or remove the oil filter? And what tool does Jiffy Lube have?

For the oil Pan, a socket and a ratchet will do the trick. I can't remember the exact size (old age) but someone will tell you,

As for the filter, I recommend getting a new filter, and then going to PEP boys where they sell all the different filter tools that go right over the end of the filter. They cost about $4.00 and work great.

The metal strap style wrench can work, but you don't have much room to swing the handle.

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Never did an oil change on an S2K, but every other Honda uses a 17mm for the drain plug.
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Originally Posted by xman,Oct 3 2004, 04:07 PM
Or can I use the standard tool every Jiffy Lube uses...??
Let me know.

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I would recommend buying a 17mm monkey wrench (longer one for more torque) and then a pair of thin gloves. With the s2k, you can unscrew the filter by hand. Gloves are just for the heat. I first drive my car before changing the oil.
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i did it the way JohnE does it.
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you do not need a special oil filter wrench...just tighten it as much as you can by hand. be sure to lube up the filter gasket before installing.
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i use the metal strap style wrench, works cool for me, i hand tighten it as tight as i can get the filter, then i give a little baby turn with the universal filter wrench for some torque i can't get with my weak small hands, plus i usually get oil on the filter, enough for my hands to slip so thats why i use the wrench.
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Originally Posted by meth,Oct 4 2004, 05:40 AM
i use the metal strap style wrench, works cool for me, i hand tighten it as tight as i can get the filter, then i give a little baby turn with the universal filter wrench for some torque i can't get with my weak small hands, plus i usually get oil on the filter, enough for my hands to slip so thats why i use the wrench.
use an old rag to grip the oil filter, works great.
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I use an oil filter wrench similar to this one to remove the filter...

http://www.toolprice.com/product/7260B

The harder you pull on it, the tighter the claws grab the filter. Works great! To install the filter, I fill the filter with oil about 3/4 full (to prevent oil starvation on start up) , lube the gasket and just hand tighten.
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All u need is a 17mm socket and rachet and drain pan. Easy as pie bro
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