Changing the oil
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From: Loveland, CO
Originally Posted by Kyras' timestamp='1414887198' post='23390605
I take my three blue Hondas to Ramon, my NSX mechanic. I trust him. I take them in when they're due for any maintenance, which can be at any time of year. I air tires and change cabin air filters but the only fluid I mess with is window washing fluid.
Patty my dear, how be you this evening?
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From: Randolph, NJ
Originally Posted by ralper' timestamp='1414881631' post='23390539
Adam was home for the weekend a month ago. We changed the oil on his Si and on the S.
Changing the oil on the S has become somewhat of a tradition for us. We always try to do it together. We've always tried to do it together. I have a fumoto valve on the S, so it's really a very simple, one person job, but we just like spending the time together working on the car.
I don't put the S away for the winter. I love taking it out on clear, cold days as long as there isn't any snow, ice or salt on the roads. Unfortunately there weren't very many days like that this past winter.
My X-1/9 is a different story. It stays outside, parked underneath some pine trees. Because of the way the engine cover is designed, and the way pine trees shed their needles, I find I have to vacuum the engine compartment every other week, especially this time of year.
I agree with you. There's no need to rush any of this. It's nice to spend some time outside working on and tinkering with the cars.
Changing the oil on the S has become somewhat of a tradition for us. We always try to do it together. We've always tried to do it together. I have a fumoto valve on the S, so it's really a very simple, one person job, but we just like spending the time together working on the car.
I don't put the S away for the winter. I love taking it out on clear, cold days as long as there isn't any snow, ice or salt on the roads. Unfortunately there weren't very many days like that this past winter.
My X-1/9 is a different story. It stays outside, parked underneath some pine trees. Because of the way the engine cover is designed, and the way pine trees shed their needles, I find I have to vacuum the engine compartment every other week, especially this time of year.
I agree with you. There's no need to rush any of this. It's nice to spend some time outside working on and tinkering with the cars.
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From: Clifton, VA
Originally Posted by MAGGIEMAE' timestamp='1414877109' post='23390489
S2000 done but it was a cold and rainy day and I gave in to temptation and stopped in at the local oil change place 
Hey there was no line up 
and I watched them very closely 
BUT. I will change the oil on the other Honda myself
I'm still buying the genuine Honda filters, so that keeps me out of the Jiffy Lubes of the world. I don't think it really makes any difference, but it makes me feel better.
As a side note: I think that it is interesting that our Honda Fit (1.5 L engine) uses the same aftermarket oil filter ( though I use OEM filters on it) as our Infinti I30 with a 3.0 L engine?
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1414880441' post='23390526
[quote name='MAGGIEMAE' timestamp='1414877109' post='23390489']
S2000 done but it was a cold and rainy day and I gave in to temptation and stopped in at the local oil change place Hey there was no line up and I watched them very closely
BUT. I will change the oil on the other Honda myself
S2000 done but it was a cold and rainy day and I gave in to temptation and stopped in at the local oil change place Hey there was no line up and I watched them very closely BUT. I will change the oil on the other Honda myself
I'm still buying the genuine Honda filters, so that keeps me out of the Jiffy Lubes of the world. I don't think it really makes any difference, but it makes me feel better.
I still bring my BMW to the dealer for the oil changes because I still have a few free oil changes left. After that I'll probably do it myself.
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I had the Honda filter and was on my way to pick up the oil
when I was side tracked
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From: Chesterfield VA
Honda differential oil?
I know about and used the manual transmission oil, but haven't seen a Honda branded differential oil. Not knowing when or even if the differential oil in my new-to-me '06 was changed I went with LE 1605 earlier this summer. Right at 40K miles.
Engine oil was changed at 37.5K and I'm just over 41K. Honda storage recommendation is to change the engine oil and filter before putting the car up so that's my intent.
Honda engine oil filter is waiting to go on when the oil is changed (there is one on the engine now).
I'm leaving the clock alone as we'll be back to daylight/summer time about the time she's ready for extended road work again.
-- Chuck
I know about and used the manual transmission oil, but haven't seen a Honda branded differential oil. Not knowing when or even if the differential oil in my new-to-me '06 was changed I went with LE 1605 earlier this summer. Right at 40K miles.
Engine oil was changed at 37.5K and I'm just over 41K. Honda storage recommendation is to change the engine oil and filter before putting the car up so that's my intent.
Honda engine oil filter is waiting to go on when the oil is changed (there is one on the engine now).
I'm leaving the clock alone as we'll be back to daylight/summer time about the time she's ready for extended road work again.
-- Chuck
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From: 590 miles South of the Dragon
Originally Posted by gens2k' timestamp='1414891121' post='23390661
My husband helped me change my oil 2 weeks ago...well, he did most of it...the drain bolt was very tight!
Be sure to replace the crush washer. A new washer makes a big difference on the removal next time.
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From: St-Redempteur,Qc.
Owned this machine for nearly 15 years,and have'nt found the clock yet...!!!
