Potentially ridiculous S2K oil change questions
08-17-2018, 02:45 AM
#31
Registered User
If you know how to put a car on stands, 4 is not unsafe in the least. Level floor, 4 stands in the proper places, etc.
In regards to not filling to the top mark, I disagree. This car uses some oil .. all cars do, the S uses a bit more than some. Running lower than the top mark just means you are more likely to run too low between checks if you get lazy and do not check as religiously. If you are filling it with oil, top it off. It takes no more work and you dont have to "dribble" to get it there really. Fill it, check it, and you can tell about how much to add, especially after you have done it before. It is almost a negligible amount of effort to just properly top it off, or at least within one mark.
As someone else mentioned, this filter tightens differently than most others. Contrary to most cars, you DO use the tool to tighten the filter. And most cannot do it right with their hands only anyway. Get the honda filter and follow the instructions on the filter and you will be fine.
In regards to not filling to the top mark, I disagree. This car uses some oil .. all cars do, the S uses a bit more than some. Running lower than the top mark just means you are more likely to run too low between checks if you get lazy and do not check as religiously. If you are filling it with oil, top it off. It takes no more work and you dont have to "dribble" to get it there really. Fill it, check it, and you can tell about how much to add, especially after you have done it before. It is almost a negligible amount of effort to just properly top it off, or at least within one mark.
As someone else mentioned, this filter tightens differently than most others. Contrary to most cars, you DO use the tool to tighten the filter. And most cannot do it right with their hands only anyway. Get the honda filter and follow the instructions on the filter and you will be fine.
08-17-2018, 04:10 AM
#32
As belt and braces I got filter retainer from a dealer on here.(Tegiwa).
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prince buster (08-20-2018)
08-17-2018, 07:40 AM
#34
Strap wrench likely would work too, but in the location it is in I think the cup tool is easier to use.
08-17-2018, 08:13 AM
#35
08-20-2018, 05:10 AM
#36
Registered User
08-22-2018, 04:14 AM
#37
I once had that with a FIAT 128. I dunno when it was previously changed, but I spiralled the filter with a chain wrench.
I had to drive a chisel through it and turn it off.
I had to drive a chisel through it and turn it off.
08-22-2018, 06:40 AM
#38
Chain wrench is for getting it off not on, hope that's what you meant. (I know that's what you meant!).
08-22-2018, 10:02 AM
#39
On 99% of cars you never use a tool to tighten the filter, and if you do and overtighten it, when the seal swells you will end up destroying the filter trying to get it off. On this car, it is made to be torqued after contact (and the filter is designed for it) so as long as you tq it properly you should not have an issue with the tool damaging the filter. I still prefer the cup tool more for this, as it is easier to get it in position and be able to turn to tq.
The strap type wrench is good in some applications, but I have used my leather work belt to remove plenty of them instead of a strap type wrench before in a pinch when I only had a strap wrench but could not get the handle in place
The strap type wrench is good in some applications, but I have used my leather work belt to remove plenty of them instead of a strap type wrench before in a pinch when I only had a strap wrench but could not get the handle in place
08-22-2018, 10:23 AM
#40
CTA Tools A257 Cap-Type Oil Filter Wrench (80mm) is like six bucks at any auto parts store. Has a 3/8 socket in the head to allow torquing to the required 16 (sixteen) lb-ft, or 7/8 turn after gasket contact if you lack proper tools.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck