Hi guys - Quick question.

I am looking to do an oil change on my car (05). When searching for oil change demo's on YouTube I notice everyone jacks the car up, uses drain plugs etc.

Is there any reason not to use an oil extractor? I have one, and would be much easier for me. I haven't seen anybody do that so am curious if there is a reason I shouldn't?

Thanks so much for any insight here!

Here's to many more miles

 

I perform an oil change with just the hood open. I slide a metal drip sheet with an aluminum chafing dish (Thank you Costco) to catch the oil. I installed a Fumoto Japanese oil drain years ago so I can precisely meter the oil discharge. If you are taking a sample for oil analysis, nothing could be easier and cleaner. Nothing to unbolt or bolt. The oil filter can be removed and installed through the open hood.
Easy. I change every year or 3000 miles.

 

If you don't have a Fumoto like Miller above then it still is possible to do the oil change without jacking the car up. Or let's say you might need to jack one side up a little if you can't get your oil drain catch can/basin under the car because it's too big. One thing to note is it is a bit tricky to get your socket and extension square on the oil sump plug from the top angle so take your time (don't strip it!) and loosen it while leaning over the engine bay from the passenger side. Remove the oil filter from the top as well.

Oil extractor? Never used one myself.

 

Me, either.

It should work, but I would like the hose to have a metal end—not plastic. It sure would be a beach if part of the end fell off or got cut off!

 

My offshore sailboat had no means to jack it up for the auxiliary engine oil change so I used an 12v powered oil extractor via the dipstick hole. Although I prefer to drain the engine oil out the bottom it works fine for the S2000 as well And I know several Honda dealers use a similar system. Easy Peasy. For some reason, probably an overactive imagination, I don't trust the Fumoto drain valve.

-- Chuck

 

I extract the oil on my second car, the VW golf, since 10 Years. Zero Problems. Why not on the S2000 to?
Saying this, you dont need to jack up the S2000 for a oil change, as others mentioned. You could reach the Oil filter and the drain plug from above, you only need a long and deep socket or a short extension for the oil drain plug.
Even better, simply remove the Airbox. Done in 5 Minutes and you have really great acces to the Oil filter and the drain plug from above and enough room for the wrenches.

 

I use a long brass tube connectet to a plastic hose on my VW Golf.

 

I only change the oil of my cars twice a year. I do it the old-fashioned way. It's good for the abs and venting built-up frustrations.

I put forward and rear chocks on the driver's rear wheel.

 

Hey thanks so much for all the replies! Ok - I will try to do it top down with an oil extractor and see how it goes! Will report back... But yes totally agree with all of you - the oil extractor has a long plastic pipe that goes into the engine to extract and doesn't have any things on the end that can fall off.. It uses a vacuum and then just sucks it all out..

Thank you ALL!! S2k community is the best

 

My german sized garage is a tiny little bit smaller compared to yours. I am lucky, i have a big one, i could open the doors of the car fully!
I only jack the car up if really neccessary. I own a Quick jack wich is great, but nevetheless, i try to avoid jacking it up whenever possible.