hi guys, just wondering. i am planning to change my oil probably on the weekend. and this is my 1st time (the guys who usually did it for me gone overseas).

other than the one stated in https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/HOW...m_23231/tm.htm
is it just a straight heat, drain, change filter and fill?
or is there any kind of cleaning product such as radiator flush for radiator.
is there any such thing for oil?
thanx

 

You should just let the oil drain and refill. I usually get the pureone oil filter from advance autoparts and also get a 14mm rubber/metal gasket for the drain plug. Nothing is more frustrating than having that oil pan bolt leak.

Use jackstands when getting under the car to get to the oil filter. Your car should take about 4.5 quarts of oil. I wouldn't worry about flusing the engine, eventhough those products are available.

 

Here is another diy with pics

http://filtsai.com/accord/oil_change/index.php


i'm a huge fan of pics.

 

<3 filtsai, that guy has great how-tos...

a buddy of mine always said that if the oil is really dirty, while it's on the last bit of draining to turn the engine for a second (so start and kill pretty quick)... realistically the car SHOULD be able to run a tad bit with no oil in there, but don't test it!!! when we did it on his civic it dumped out a good bit more of oil that wouldn't have come out otherwise.

but that's up to you, i never do it on my car.

one question i do have though, in regards to putting oil on the gasket that's on the filter, do you guys suggest the old oil or new oil?

growing up my dad always told me to use the old oil; but i think that was just cuz it was easy to dip your finger in the drain bucket rather than fiddling with the new quarts? i guess i should ask him why he said to use the old oil?

 

I've used both old or new oil and never noticed a difference.

As for turning the car over I've never done that either..

 

the reason you put oil on the filter is so that you can get the filter off without the gasket sticking to the block. new oil or old oil, it doesnt make a difference. i use old because its simple, right there in a bucket.

Also, NEVER EVER get under a car only supported by a jack. always use jackstands.

i would not recommend starting the car with no oil. if your even going to think about doing something like that, pull the plug wires and just turn the starter over a couple times. Although Even that I wouldnt reccomend.

 

i have just bought the things except for the oil drain kit...
they don't seem to know what that is...
i supposed it would work just fine with or without it.
justthe mess that I have to deal with.

 

oh yea thats just something small...
what i do to not get my hands full of oil
it to put the 17mm socket for the drain plug on an extension, break the tension with a rachet to where you can unscrew it by hand, and then put just the socket and the extenion on the bolt, no rachet. Twist the extension by hand to unscrew the bolt all the way, then when its all the way unscrewed pull it away quickly. That way no oil gets on your hands, only on your socket, and the drain plug (usually) stays in the socket.

 

You asked about a flush/clean product for the oil... There is some stuff like that, but don't use it all the time. Just if your oil is particularly nasty. Or you can changeoil every 500 miles for a couple times until it stays clean.

There's several kinds of stuff at most car stores, you pour it in the oil, then idle the engine for a while, DON'T DRIVE. Then drain the oil. I've used that stuff on old dirty cars belonging to friends. My cars, I just change oil regularly so it stays clean.

There's some stuff I think it's called AutoRX. More expensive but you leave it in for awhile as you're driving. It loosens sludge more slowly so you don't get big chunks of gunk all at once.

 

I use Marvel Mystery oil for 1000 miles every other oil change. I also flush the engine just prior to a change once a year.