Oil Filter Trick - Honda Pilot

wesley · 08-01-2004, 07:08 PM

I may have dreamt this, but a while back I thought I saw a recommendation on taking the oil filter off without getting oil all over the place. I did my first oil change yesterday and everthing went smoothly, but I swear I saw a tip in this forum that helped with removing the filter. At any rate, I can't find it. Does anyone remember what I am referring to?

thomasj2 · 08-01-2004, 07:54 PM

I rotate my tires at every oil change, the oil filter on the Pilot is very accessible through the wheel well. If you are careful and don't tip the filter, you should have -0- drips. The Pilot's a dream compared to my wife's CRV - it's a major PITA. The Pilot's filter is mounted vertically, (straight up and down), while the CRV's is mounted horizontally, as soon as you break the V's lose, you have oil running out.

hondaman2 · 08-01-2004, 08:03 PM

no but I will shre with you my trick that I use everyday.

1. Get an oil pan or trash can lid(DIY).
2. Turn the wheel hard right.
3. put filter wrench on filter and loosen it so you can hand twist it.
4. put oil pan underneath filter and slowly turn it until oil drips out.
5. repeat the turning processuntil it stops coming out(usually 3 times)
6. remove filter and place in pan.
7. Replace with new filter and hand tighten(always make sure the old O ring is off and the new one is present).

TIP: you can jack up the left side to make the oil miss the suspension and prevent it from dribbling everywhere or you can use a funnel to direct the oil into the pan there by bypassing the suspension altogether, you can also use the funnel to catch the oil filter if you want to spin it off and let it drop.

Also it is a good idea to change the oil when the oil is cool... that way it doesnt spray everywhere and you dont get burned (especially by the exhaust not just hot oil).

tim.s · 08-01-2004, 09:16 PM

Put your arm in a bag from a loaf of bread. Make a pocket with your hand and grab the filter. The pocket will catch oil running out of the filter and the rest of the bag will protect your arm.

After you get the filter off, slide the bag up and cover the filter.

CarolinaPilot · 08-01-2004, 09:54 PM

Tim.S Great tip on the plastic loaf of bread bag. Also, when I put on a new filter (currently I like the PURE-ONE filter) I like to take my finger tip to put a ring of oil on the rubber seal of the new filter before spinning it on too.

wesley · 08-01-2004, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the tips. I will print them off this time and keep them with my tools. That way, I won't be writing again in three months. By the way I use the RhinoRamps 8000 and they work great. I know some folks turn the wheel and squeeze under the vehicle, but the RhinoRamps make the oil change so much easier. Also, they provide enough room to look at the the suspension and other parts for wear and tear. The great thing is they hang on the wall and are very light, don't slide and costs only costs about $20.00. I have five vehicles so I get my money's worth out of the RhinoRamps.

AlH · 08-02-2004, 06:05 AM

You might be referring to a tip I posted way back- Poke a hole in the filter with a sharp tool to let the oil drain out of it before unscrewing it.

Al

08-01-2004, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
wesley Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oil Filter Trick I may have dreamt this, but a while back I thought I saw a recommendation on taking the oil filter off without getting oil all over the place. I did my first oil change yesterday and everthing went smoothly, but I swear I saw a tip in this forum that helped with removing the filter. At any rate, I can't find it. Does anyone remember what I am referring to?

08-01-2004, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
tim.s Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: US Posts: 2,564 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Put your arm in a bag from a loaf of bread. Make a pocket with your hand and grab the filter. The pocket will catch oil running out of the filter and the rest of the bag will protect your arm. After you get the filter off, slide the bag up and cover the filter. __________________ Hands free device = good Not buckling your kids = bad '06 Black EXL-Navi: autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, mud guards, ODB II, and wwong's console pads. '06 Black Volvo XC90 2.5T '03 Black EXL-RES: side steps, autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, roof rack, and mud guards. --> traded in '06 for XC90

08-01-2004, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tim.S Great tip on the plastic loaf of bread bag. Also, when I put on a new filter (currently I like the PURE-ONE filter) I like to take my finger tip to put a ring of oil on the rubber seal of the new filter before spinning it on too. __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

08-02-2004, 06:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
AlH Ancient Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SC Posts: 260 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You might be referring to a tip I posted way back- Poke a hole in the filter with a sharp tool to let the oil drain out of it before unscrewing it. Al __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX, 1996 Ford F350 Powerstroke Crew Cab 4x4, 2004 Suzuki DL1000, 2000 Suzuki SV-650, 1998 Honda XR400, 2000 Kawasaki KDX200, 2000 Dodge Durango(company car), 1997 Ford Taurus(son's college car), 1988 Mazda B2200(other son's first car), 1988 Camaro POS project car

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08-01-2004, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I rotate my tires at every oil change, the oil filter on the Pilot is very accessible through the wheel well. If you are careful and don't tip the filter, you should have -0- drips. The Pilot's a dream compared to my wife's CRV - it's a major PITA. The Pilot's filter is mounted vertically, (straight up and down), while the CRV's is mounted horizontally, as soon as you break the V's lose, you have oil running out.

08-01-2004, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
hondaman2 Superior Honda Tech Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 323 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no but I will shre with you my trick that I use everyday. 1. Get an oil pan or trash can lid(DIY). 2. Turn the wheel hard right. 3. put filter wrench on filter and loosen it so you can hand twist it. 4. put oil pan underneath filter and slowly turn it until oil drips out. 5. repeat the turning processuntil it stops coming out(usually 3 times) 6. remove filter and place in pan. 7. Replace with new filter and hand tighten(always make sure the old O ring is off and the new one is present). TIP: you can jack up the left side to make the oil miss the suspension and prevent it from dribbling everywhere or you can use a funnel to direct the oil into the pan there by bypassing the suspension altogether, you can also use the funnel to catch the oil filter if you want to spin it off and let it drop. Also it is a good idea to change the oil when the oil is cool... that way it doesnt spray everywhere and you dont get burned (especially by the exhaust not just hot oil).

08-01-2004, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
wesley Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the tips. I will print them off this time and keep them with my tools. That way, I won't be writing again in three months. By the way I use the RhinoRamps 8000 and they work great. I know some folks turn the wheel and squeeze under the vehicle, but the RhinoRamps make the oil change so much easier. Also, they provide enough room to look at the the suspension and other parts for wear and tear. The great thing is they hang on the wall and are very light, don't slide and costs only costs about $20.00. I have five vehicles so I get my money's worth out of the RhinoRamps.

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