Oil Change - Filter stuck
08-25-2007, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Si2k,Aug 25 2007, 10:38 AM
Yes cause only mechanics know how to do an oil filter change ? 
Make sure you tighten it up properly when you fit the new one, hand tight isn't enough and you don't want it rattling off.
if you do screwdriver it mak sure you dont damage the thread or sealing face of the filter.
Good luck
Make sure you tighten it up properly when you fit the new one, hand tight isn't enough and you don't want it rattling off.
if you do screwdriver it mak sure you dont damage the thread or sealing face of the filter.
Good luck
Maybe boring but sometimes experience is worth something ? and in the long run could actually save you all the money you thought you had saved doing it yourself.
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Originally Posted by Si2k,Aug 25 2007, 10:38 AM
Yes cause only mechanics know how to do an oil filter change ?
Make sure you tighten it up properly when you fit the new one, hand tight isn't enough and you don't want it rattling off.
if you do screwdriver it mak sure you dont damage the thread or sealing face of the filter.
Good luck
Make sure you tighten it up properly when you fit the new one, hand tight isn't enough and you don't want it rattling off.
if you do screwdriver it mak sure you dont damage the thread or sealing face of the filter.
Good luck
Maybe boring but sometimes experience is worth something ? and in the long run could actually save you all the money you thought you had saved doing it yourself.
08-25-2007, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RobJ1,Aug 25 2007, 05:30 PM
Again thanks for everyones help. Next the brakes 
Might take that one to the pro's and assist in the change.
Might take that one to the pro's and assist in the change.
08-25-2007, 09:40 AM
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EVEN *I* can do pads. Not done discs though, as long as the screw comes out it should be straight forward.
Rob, check the How To threads in the Under The Hood Forum
Rob, check the How To threads in the Under The Hood Forum
08-26-2007, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,Aug 25 2007, 05:40 PM
"as long as the screw comes out it should be straight forward"
08-26-2007, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by RedUn,Aug 25 2007, 09:18 AM
Everyones got to start somewhere, theres only one way to gain experience and it's not by paying someone else to do it.
I've never had a mEchanic touch my car since brand new, all work is done by myself to a lot higher standard than Honda.
Goodluck Rob i'm sure you'll sort it
Rick
I've never had a mEchanic touch my car since brand new, all work is done by myself to a lot higher standard than Honda.
Goodluck Rob i'm sure you'll sort it
Rick
Glad to hear you got it sorted in the end.
Question for those in the know. If you do an oil change should you always change the oil filter?