Tools needed for Oil change?

Wish I could help but I don't have a 1.5 turbo. All I know is that the tray has 2 Philips screws and 6 standard 1/4 turn screws . Think the oil plug is 17mm.

4Tires said:

Wish I could help but I don't have a 1.5 turbo. All I know is that the tray has 2 Philips screws and 6 standard 1/4 turn screws . Think the oil plug is 17mm.

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+1, get this filter wrench: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-25128-U...32c5c2c&pid=100033&rk=2&rkt=8&sd=282121405626

Install Fumoto oil drain valve afterwards for easier future oil change.

The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve seems to be the answer to all future oil changes. I assume it's not likely to get hit by debris and open up from impact?

Doubt it, I'm sure it would take a decent amount of force for something to be able to open it up. If it were that easy, they wouldn't have become so popular lol

4Tires said:

The Fumoto Oil Drain Valve seems to be the answer to all future oil changes. I assume it's not likely to get hit by debris and open up from impact?

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It's a horrible product. A drain plug is simple and doesn't need reinventing. I've done multiple oil changes before and can tell you it doesn't take that long to change these.

The only thing we should do is change the plug and washer every oil service, about $3 more added to what you'll already be spending.

Does anyone know if the original drain plugs are magnetic ?

Smith said:

It's a horrible product. A drain plug is simple and doesn't need reinventing. I've done multiple oil changes before and can tell you it doesn't take that long to change these.

The only thing we should do is change the plug and washer every oil service, about $3 more added to what you'll already be spending.

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You change the drain bolt every oil change?

Ok so I have completed my oil change today and it did go smoothly! Only con is getting oil on my friend's driveway floor and will need to clean that up with some cat litter and TSP later.

So the metal plate did require 8 screws to be taken off but was easy overall. Didnt have to use any jack stands because my friend made custom wood pieces to just elevate the car up, will post pics later to show and it worked pretty well.

Had a small hiccup and did not get the right oil filter wrench size at Wal-Mart (picked up a 65-67 piece) and went over to a Pep Boys place last minute to pick up a 64 mm metal and it was loose in 1 attempt.

Overall a success, but took me about 3 hours to get it done (which shouldve been short but man it was heating up in Philly with 96 weather all day). This was practically my very first oil change and the experience was really fun, but will definitely take it to the shop next time now to avoid the clean mess and save time after. Next step is to get a car wash.

chuckiet said:

Ok so I have completed my oil change today and it did go smoothly! Only con is getting oil on my friend's driveway floor and will need to clean that up with some cat litter and TSP later.

So the metal plate did require 8 screws to be taken off but was easy overall. Didnt have to use any jack stands because my friend made custom wood pieces to just elevate the car up, will post pics later to show and it worked pretty well.

Had a small hiccup and did not get the right oil filter wrench size at Wal-Mart (picked up a 65-67 piece) and went over to a Pep Boys place last minute to pick up a 64 mm metal and it was loose in 1 attempt.

Overall a success, but took me about 3 hours to get it done (which shouldve been short but man it was heating up in Philly with 96 weather all day). This was practically my very first oil change and the experience was really fun, but will definitely take it to the shop next time now to avoid the clean mess and save time after. Next step is to get a car wash.

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Don't do that. Now you have the tools and know how to do it faster and easier next time. Plus it's probably faster to do it yourself then going to a jiffy lube place where they don't care about your car at all.

I would not agree the product is horrible. On my S2000 a Fumoto drain valve has been a blessing. I don't have to lift the car to drain the oil. I just reach down beside the engine and give it a flip after kicking the low profile oil filter under the car.


However, if you don't have this sort of special benefit from installing one, I'd suggest using the standard plug and washer for increased peace of mind. Nothing is more sturdy than a standard plug and replaced washer.


Side note - too many time when others have done the oil change they overtorque the standard plug. Having the Fumoto valve might reduce the chance of somebody else yielding the oil pan threads.

Smith said:

It's a horrible product. A drain plug is simple and doesn't need reinventing. I've done multiple oil changes before and can tell you it doesn't take that long to change these.

The only thing we should do is change the plug and washer every oil service, about $3 more added to what you'll already be spending.

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I know this is an old thread, but I was looking in here to see what a Fumoto valve search would yield, since 'm going to install the Fumoto Valve on the SO/'s 2018 Honda Civic. I'm fed up with spilling out / shooting out when I remove the drain plug / bolt, and the extra clean up time required. The MM for her oil change comes on at least three time yearly. Based on these oil change experiences, I know the Fumoto valve will fit and tuck neatly above the skid plate, since I've been using a Fumoto Valve on my 2019 Honda Ridgeline for 4 years now. So much cleaner and easier, especially since I figured out a short length of 3/8" tubing fits over the short "nipple" which means I can point the oil flow directly into the drain pan.