The DIY Oil Change
04-02-2009, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 21337R,Aug 6 2008, 11:17 PM
Because Diesel or Kerosene would do a heck of alot better job of "flushing" than any thick oil could.
I actually used this method(diesel) on an old 4-stroke Honda 100cc dirtbike and it worked very well... but im a bit hesitant to do this on an F20C. I am curious though if this would be ok or if there is something we could use to flush our engines.
I actually used this method(diesel) on an old 4-stroke Honda 100cc dirtbike and it worked very well... but im a bit hesitant to do this on an F20C. I am curious though if this would be ok or if there is something we could use to flush our engines.
Right before an oil change, I'll pour half a quart of Marvel's Mystery Oil in and then let the engine warm up. It's a very thin lubricant that I've known guys use to free locked-up motorcycle and lawnmower engines.
You can find this at WalMart or any parts/hardware store, and it's super-cheap. I've used this stuff for years in several cars and also use it in the gas tank from time to time as a fuel injector cleaner.
04-20-2009, 10:01 AM
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Did mine on sat and went well.... the guy before me cheaped out on everything... oil was horrible black and stank like poop. and the filter was none too good either... not OEM just some random jap white thing...
NOW has Honda filter and fresh clean magnatec 10w40 oil
NOW has Honda filter and fresh clean magnatec 10w40 oil
05-15-2009, 01:20 PM
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I've done oil changes on my other cars before, but this guide was still helpful for me changing it the first time in my S2000. Thanks for writing it. I made a bit of a mess with the old filter, but that is to be expected.
05-20-2009, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by arkkornkid,Apr 2 2009, 08:26 AM
Just thought I'd throw a little help out there: In my older cars I would occasionally use that "motor flush" stuff, but on my newer vehicles I've found something much better.
Right before an oil change, I'll pour half a quart of Marvel's Mystery Oil in and then let the engine warm up. It's a very thin lubricant that I've known guys use to free locked-up motorcycle and lawnmower engines.
You can find this at WalMart or any parts/hardware store, and it's super-cheap. I've used this stuff for years in several cars and also use it in the gas tank from time to time as a fuel injector cleaner.
Right before an oil change, I'll pour half a quart of Marvel's Mystery Oil in and then let the engine warm up. It's a very thin lubricant that I've known guys use to free locked-up motorcycle and lawnmower engines.
You can find this at WalMart or any parts/hardware store, and it's super-cheap. I've used this stuff for years in several cars and also use it in the gas tank from time to time as a fuel injector cleaner.
06-20-2009, 03:07 PM
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Once that is done it is time to reinstall the drain bolt. Get your new washer and identify which side is the "pan facing" side. One side of the washer will have a "rounded" edge and the other a "sharper" edge. The "sharp" edge mates to the oil pan. I start it out by hand until it is finger tight and the torque wrench it the 29 lb-ft specs. Once this is in place we can jack the car back down and begin to refill the engine oil.
