Pops Auto Electric & AC of Orlando Florida Explains Oil Change for Honda Civic

Filter access

First step when you want to do an oil change for Honda Civic with the D16 engine, the oil filter is located on the back side of the engine, beneath the intake manifold, making access difficult from above. The best method to remove the old filter is to use a “cup type” oil filter wrench. Once you have this wrench, it fits the flutes on the end of the filter, use an extension of appropriate length, and a ratchet handle; this assembly is wormed down through the very narrow space between intake manifold and firewall and onto the filter.

4 reasons uninstalling an oil filter for Honda Civic can become complicated:

1) An oil filter has previously been installed which has a different size than the stock Honda filter. Some of the national oil-change chains will often install what they have and make it fit.

2) The oil filter may refuse to be removed may be because of over tightening when installed

3) Too long a time lapse since the last installation of the filter

4) In some cases use of oil leak sealant additives, which can cause the rubber seal on the filter to adhere tightly to the block this is by design, to cause rubber gaskets to seal more tightly and stop an oil leak.

Any of the problems above may give you pause before attempting an oil change for Honda Civic.  Many simply do not change the Oil Filter, a very big mistake.  We at Pops Auto Electric can quickly, efficiently and at a price that will not break the bank, handle any of these problems.  Pops Auto Electric is a full service shop, we are not a chain and we want to help you keep that Honda Civic on the road for many years.  When it comes to customizing paint restoration even installing power windows, we will be here to help.

Let’s assume you got the oil filter off and have not stripped the engine attachment threads when doing an oil change for Honda Civic:

Oil Draining Plug

When doing an oil change for Honda Civic the oil drain plug can be a source of problems. The stock plug uses an aluminum crush washer to seal against leaks, which must be torqued fairly tightly (the same system is used on the manual transmission fill and drain plugs). Contrary to occasional practice, the washer should never be reused except as a temporary measure in an emergency, as it then requires even more torque to properly seal. Given the relatively high torque needed to properly seal the plug, it is not unusual for the plug to be over tightened and the threads stripped; luckily, it is usually the plug which is damaged and can be replaced, rather than the more complex process of fixing damaged threads in the oil pan. Some enterprising mechanics substitute a nylon washer, as is sometimes found on other cars, rather than the aluminum washer; the torque required for proper sealing is greatly lessened, but the nylon has a tendency to soften when hot and creep out from under the plug, so that leaks develop over time, particularly in warmer temperatures. One possible solution is to install one of the oil drain valves, available either from Fumoto or Fram. These take the place of the stock drain plug, by threading into the oil pan, and utilize a valve which is turned by hand to drain the engine oil. While tapping the drain hole and installing a larger plug, or installing a self-tapping plug are acceptable, they are not the recommended solution, as these types of plugs tend develop leaks over a short period of time. Also, the metal shavings created by the tap may become suspended in the remaining oil, causing premature engine wear. The proper repair, if the threads for the drain plug in the oil pan become stripped, is to replace the engine oil pan altogether. Simply stated, oil change for Honda Civic is no easy task, it can cause serious damage to the engine if preformed improperly and extra experience to repair the damage you have done.  Complications can arise from oil changes preformed by a previous owner, in the best case situation; you need specialized tools and the knowledge that only comes from years of experience.

 

Call us; we are here to help you with oil change for Honda Civic, with a very special price.

Pops Auto Electric & AC, a full service auto repair shop

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Contact Info:

Address:

Pops Auto Electric & AC

4704 S. Orange Ave

Orlando, FL 32806

Phone:

407.857.8579

407.420.1244

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407.857.6535