Soldato
anyone tried a K&n oil filter?
This should fit Civics, tegs, s2000's etc http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/product.aspx?Prod=HP-1004
This should fit Civics, tegs, s2000's etc http://www.knfilters.co.uk/search/product.aspx?Prod=HP-1004
Type R and VTEC owners
- Thread starter ChrisD.
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Soldato
Nothing, it's just they're a ballache to remove. I always end up stabbing it with a screwdriver.
Soldato
Amen to that!
Don
I just fit mine hand tight, with a dab oil around the seal.
It's usually a fair struggle to get them back off. I've got one of those chain removal tools, only had to use it once so far (the first time). Rubber gloves do the trick.
This is on my B18, not K20
It's usually a fair struggle to get them back off. I've got one of those chain removal tools, only had to use it once so far (the first time). Rubber gloves do the trick.
This is on my B18, not K20
I take the roll bar off and use a filter removal tool that tightens down as you undo, works a treat then just hand tighten. Mate had the K&N on his MX5 and it looked like a nice feature for getting on and off, no idea if there's a premium/saving for him.
This tbh. Although I stopped faffing around with oil changes years ago.. The car goes to TGM for all of its servicing now!
Don
I just lean in over the top, you can get your arm in there if you attack it from where the battery is.
Sometimes you need to swear a little before it will budge
I just lean in over the top, you can get your arm in there if you attack it from where the battery is.
Sometimes you need to swear a little before it will budge
yeah I think you're right there I've that too now thinking about it
basic at £4.50
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_209641_langId_-1_categoryId_255216
better at £15
http://www.tooled-up.com/product/sealey-pro-oil-filter-band-wrench-60-76mm-capacity/170886/
I've got this just in case I want to service a Wagon or something
http://www.tooled-up.com/product/draper-75-120mm-capacity-three-leg-oil-filter-wrench/16043/
Soldato
MX5 and K20 have the filter in a tough place but I managed on both. Access through the wheel arch much easier than from the top! 
You guys are joking right?
Just buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWO-WAY-O...ing_Goods_Pocket_Bikes_LE&hash=item415d661870
Yet to come across an issue.
Just buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TWO-WAY-O...ing_Goods_Pocket_Bikes_LE&hash=item415d661870
Yet to come across an issue.
Don
This is what I have
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_209597_langId_-1_categoryId_255216
Never had to use it on my car though, only on other people's cars with moon miles and no service history. Some oil filters seem like they're welded on. This things grips like no tomorrow. Has never failed me.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_209597_langId_-1_categoryId_255216
Never had to use it on my car though, only on other people's cars with moon miles and no service history. Some oil filters seem like they're welded on. This things grips like no tomorrow. Has never failed me.
Why on earth do you do that?
My Way
1. Ensure engine has been on for a short while.
2. Jack up car, put on axle stands.
3. Get under with your drip tray, take out sump plug and drain oil.
4. Jack up car a little, pull out axle stands and lower car as required to get as much oil out.
5. Jack back up onto axle stands and fit sump plug back in, remove drip tray.
6. Untighten oil ftiler by hand, or if tight ram a screwdriver through and loosen.
7. Take off filter, put some new oil on seal, install tight be hand. Check tightness again.
8. Complete oil change as normal.
Why on earth do you do that?
do what?
Soldato
Plug out whilst you take filter off aswell, lets all the oil drain back assuming you have a proper not return valve in the filter....!
I have an Aldi rubber band wrench, its awesome. Biggest pain on my insight is getting the aero undershields off.
I have an Aldi rubber band wrench, its awesome. Biggest pain on my insight is getting the aero undershields off.