[Pilot4Biking]

Re: oil change was easy

I was able to get to the drain bolt and filter wihtout having to raise the Pilot, and was able to remove and replace filter without any tools.

I was also able to change the oil without raising the Pilot. I did turn the front wheels all the way to the right so I could get to the oil filter easier from the side of the car. I needed the extra leverage since the gorillas on the assy line torqued it on tight as hell.:3:

I used Castrol GTX 5W20 and used the K&N Gold recommended filter (HP-1004, same as Odyssey) with no problem. Dang, that oil is thin!! Sounded like water pouring into the engine. Watch out when you loosen the drain plug because the oil shoots out fast. Didn't need to replace the crush washer though. I doubt you will have to replace it for a long time.

 

[Pilot4Biking]

The crush washer should be replaced every time one changes the oil...

NO WAY!!! Not necessary. Give me a break. They make the stuff out of brass so it meshes and molds to the oil pan. I know the manual says it needs to be replaced every time, but it's not like it's made out on nylon and there is a chance for cracking when overtorquing it.

 

[Pilot4Biking]

It's actually made out of aluminum...

fine, you got me on the material. I was thinking of the one off my Chevy. Not trying to pick a fight at all , I swear.

My point was only that it's a pain to go find a replacement part everytime, when it doesn't leak if you use the same one over and over. Just trying to tell everyone who is contemplating DIY oil changes all the facts.

Happy Piloting:2:

 

[Pilot4Biking]

Re: Re: Re: oil change was easy

I have seen other cars they dont tighten it enough now which would you rather have:2:

So true. I love that they have come out with oil filters with grip and wrench attachments on them now. Great inventions.