1st oil change I'm a dumb a@% - Honda Pilot

jwbiere · 06-25-2004, 11:20 PM

went to the dealer today since i was in the area, i bought my supplies and started the process of changing the oil. Honda filter, Honda oil and a savings of .50 over what they charge, but at least I know it will be done right.

Step 1- Turn on Pilot to let the oil warm up for a few minutes.

Step 2- Place wrench on oilpan bolt

My Dumb A@% step 3- Burn the hell out of my hand on the exhaust system!!!

Warning dont follow my example. At least I can serve as a bad example

john802 · 06-25-2004, 11:28 PM

Sorry to hear about your bad experience in changing oil. Did you remember changing the crush washer?

-john

jwbiere · 06-26-2004, 12:34 AM

Yes it came with the filter and I torqud it to 29ft lb, I will still change the oil myself in the future. Now I need another beer

john802 · 06-26-2004, 12:49 AM

I'll drink to that!!!

-john

dragoncoach · 06-26-2004, 12:57 AM

Sorry to hear about your injury. Get well soon. BTW, don't drink too much, you might get "Von Drunk"....Sorry, couldn't resist....

tak · 06-26-2004, 01:03 AM

jwbiere,

Sorry to hear your burn. You are brave. I paid for mine. I just had my oil change for the first time at 7680 miles at my dealer yesterday. Parts cost only $12 ($4.60 - filter, $0.20 - washer, $7.20 - oil 5W20) and $1.58 for waste disposal fee. What surprised me was the labor amount. It was whopping $77.98 which includes tire rotation, break inspection and steering system inspection. The grand total including tax was $92.49

At the same time I received the transmission safety recall and got the oil jet kit installed. I hadn't received a letter from Honda yet but dealer could verify that I needed it. So I saved one extra trip.

-Tak

iivtecracerii · 06-26-2004, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by jwbiere
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Step 1- Turn on Pilot to let the oil warm up for a few minutes.

Step 2- Place wrench on oilpan bolt

My Dumb A@% step 3- Burn the hell out of my hand on the exhaust system!!!

Warning dont follow my example. At least I can serve as a bad example

is step 1 really necessary? i never do it. i dont want burning hot oil to cover my hand...
i burned my hand on the header the first time too. =P that thing was burning hot, and all i did was back out my garage and drive up those ramp things. i cant imagine how hot yours was since you warmed it up

FLPilot · 06-26-2004, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tak
jwbiere,

Sorry to hear your burn. You are brave. I paid for mine. I just had my oil change for the first time at 7680 miles at my dealer yesterday. Parts cost only $12 ($4.60 - filter, $0.20 - washer, $7.20 - oil 5W20) and $1.58 for waste disposal fee. What surprised me was the labor amount. It was whopping $77.98 which includes tire rotation, break inspection and steering system inspection. The grand total including tax was $92.49

At the same time I received the transmission safety recall and got the oil jet kit installed. I hadn't received a letter from Honda yet but dealer could verify that I needed it. So I saved one extra trip.

-Tak

Holy hot to hell...Call the police cause you just got raped!

tak · 06-26-2004, 03:56 AM

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Originally posted by FLPilot

Holy hot to hell...Call the police cause you just got raped!

Do you think so? I suspected so too because it was so painful.

-Tak

FLPilot · 06-26-2004, 04:02 AM

From my local dealer

Actually they will do just the oil and filter change for $10 less.

Sunday Rider · 06-26-2004, 07:45 AM

I can't think of anyone I know who changes their own oil, that has not gotten burned. I have had that happen when I had a vw bus, and added too much oil at a gas station. I drive it home, and thought I would take the plug out and let a little run out. So the plug drops in the oil pan, I use my finger to hold up the hot oil, yell like a little girl, fishing for the plug, and got it in. Saved a buck (it was a long time ago) and one heck of a blister on my middle finger. Try to explain that to your buddies.

h3xme · 06-26-2004, 07:56 AM

I remember year's ago a friend telling me about his neighbor filling oil after an oil change only to find out he had left the drain plug out.

I chuckled....
Damned if I didn't do the same thing some time after hearing the story! I was 'lucky' though as I saw the oil running on the floor on my first quart.

EXRider · 06-26-2004, 08:03 AM

Been thier done that, but on my wifes old Tuarus. You think the Pilot's drain plug and exhaust are close, heck that is far apart compared that POS. Ford had both exhaust manifolds going around the drain plug.

Anyway, just glad to hear there are still people that can change thier own oil, sometimes it seems that every will just pay the Jiffy Lube guy to do it and they never do it right.

**colorider** · 06-26-2004, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iivtecracerii

is step 1 really necessary? i never do it. i dont want burning hot oil to cover my hand...
i burned my hand on the header the first time too. =P that thing was burning hot, and all i did was back out my garage and drive up those ramp things. i cant imagine how hot yours was since you warmed it up

It is recommended that you run the engine to get the oil adequately hot to suspend dirt, etc so that it is carried out of the engine with the oil. I know it gets a little dicey under there (I've been doing my own for the last 40-some-odd years) - but I feel a lot better about MY job than some shade-tree wannabe mechanic working at the local Juffy-Lube.

YMMV

wwong · 06-26-2004, 01:22 PM

jwbiere,

I added you to the So Cal list. There's a meet coming up. Are you interested? Here's the link,

Mid Summer Meet in Orange County?

06-25-2004, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
jwbiere Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1st oil change I'm a dumb a@% went to the dealer today since i was in the area, i bought my supplies and started the process of changing the oil. Honda filter, Honda oil and a savings of .50 over what they charge, but at least I know it will be done right. Step 1- Turn on Pilot to let the oil warm up for a few minutes. Step 2- Place wrench on oilpan bolt My Dumb A@% step 3- Burn the hell out of my hand on the exhaust system!!! Warning dont follow my example. At least I can serve as a bad example __________________ 2004 EX SageBrush Pearl Bought her Jan Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Side Steps \| Rear Splash Guard \| Cargo Tray and Xanimo-net sticker

06-25-2004, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear about your bad experience in changing oil. Did you remember changing the crush washer? -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

06-26-2004, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
jwbiere Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes it came with the filter and I torqud it to 29ft lb, I will still change the oil myself in the future. Now I need another beer __________________ 2004 EX SageBrush Pearl Bought her Jan Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Side Steps \| Rear Splash Guard \| Cargo Tray and Xanimo-net sticker

06-26-2004, 12:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll drink to that!!! -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

06-26-2004, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear about your injury. Get well soon. BTW, don't drink too much, you might get "Von Drunk"....Sorry, couldn't resist.... __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

06-26-2004, 01:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
tak Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 403 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1st oil change. jwbiere, Sorry to hear your burn. You are brave. I paid for mine. I just had my oil change for the first time at 7680 miles at my dealer yesterday. Parts cost only $12 ($4.60 - filter, $0.20 - washer, $7.20 - oil 5W20) and $1.58 for waste disposal fee. What surprised me was the labor amount. It was whopping $77.98 which includes tire rotation, break inspection and steering system inspection. The grand total including tax was $92.49 At the same time I received the transmission safety recall and got the oil jet kit installed. I hadn't received a letter from Honda yet but dealer could verify that I needed it. So I saved one extra trip. -Tak __________________ <table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0"><tr><td colspan="3"><b>#518076</b> '04 <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192" target="_blank">EX-L NAV, Starlight Silver Metallic delivered on Nov. 6, 2003</a></td><tr><td colspan="3"><hr></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><b>Installed Accessories</b></td></tr><tr><td>• Crossbars for Roof Rails</td><td>• Rearview Camera</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=7&pagenumb er=2" target="_blank">Audiovox Overhead DVD/TV/MP3 (PROV916 Color:Pewter)</a></td></tr><tr><td>• Rear Splash Guards</td><td>• Back Up Sensors</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=9&pagenumb er=3" target="_blank">Prince Lionheart - The Original Seatsaver</a> x 2</td></tr><tr><td>• Trailer Hitch (with coolers)</td><td>• Running Boards</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6316" target="_blank">wwong's Foam Pads (Center Console, Activity Tray and Cargo Storage)</a></td></tr><tr><td>• Wheel Locks</td><td>• <strike>Chrome Exhaust Tips</strike></td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=11&pagenum ber=4" target="_blank">Thule 934 - Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Carrier Racks</td></tr><tr><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=2&pagenumb er=64" target="_blank">Full Size Spare</a></td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=4&pagenumb er=28" target="_blank">Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips</a><br>&nbsp(<a href="http://www.pilotautomotive.com/pilot3aba.htm" target="_blank">Pilot Motorsports PM-555</a>)</td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=1&pagenumb er=75" target="_blank">Husky Liners (2 piece front, 2nd seat liner)</td></tr><tr><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=20&pagenum ber=8" target="_blank">Fog Lights</a></td><td>• <a href="http://www.honda-pilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=7&pagenumb er=26" target="_blank">Thule 840/841 - Playpen (roof basket)</a></td><td>• <a href="http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6192&perpage=5&pagenumb er=27" target="_blank">3rd BRAKE LIGHT MOD</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><hr></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><b>Hond Satellite-Linked Navigation System</b></td></tr><tr><td><b>Database area:</b></td><td><b>Database version:</b></td><td><b>Software version:</b></td></tr><tr><td>• Continental USA</td><td>• 02.0203.06.071503.04</td><td>• Ver.02.11.02</td></tr></table>

06-26-2004, 07:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't think of anyone I know who changes their own oil, that has not gotten burned. I have had that happen when I had a vw bus, and added too much oil at a gas station. I drive it home, and thought I would take the plug out and let a little run out. So the plug drops in the oil pan, I use my finger to hold up the hot oil, yell like a little girl, fishing for the plug, and got it in. Saved a buck (it was a long time ago) and one heck of a blister on my middle finger. Try to explain that to your buddies. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

06-26-2004, 07:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
h3xme Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: O'ahu Hawaii Posts: 168 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I remember year's ago a friend telling me about his neighbor filling oil after an oil change only to find out he had left the drain plug out. I chuckled.... Damned if I didn't do the same thing some time after hearing the story! I was 'lucky' though as I saw the oil running on the floor on my first quart. __________________ 2004 SS EX

06-26-2004, 08:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
EXRider Super Silent Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Been thier done that, but on my wifes old Tuarus. You think the Pilot's drain plug and exhaust are close, heck that is far apart compared that POS. Ford had both exhaust manifolds going around the drain plug. Anyway, just glad to hear there are still people that can change thier own oil, sometimes it seems that every will just pay the Jiffy Lube guy to do it and they never do it right. __________________ 03' White Pilot EX-L RES Nerf Bars, Limo Tint, Trailer Package Splash Guards, Trans and Steering Coolers 18" Enkei PK6 Graphite Wheels w/ Nitto Terra Grapplers 06' Suzuki LTR-450 Quadracer

06-26-2004, 01:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
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