Hey all! back..any pointers?
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
ORIGINAL: JenSI
are you laughin at me? lol! Ok, dude told me I didn't need to chock the back wheels as long as I used the ebrake... but that was my ex who told me that.. is he tryin to kill me or what? LOL! They got the manual at Auto Zone?
are you laughin at me? lol! Ok, dude told me I didn't need to chock the back wheels as long as I used the ebrake... but that was my ex who told me that.. is he tryin to kill me or what? LOL! They got the manual at Auto Zone?
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
ORIGINAL: AgentofDarkness
Do not put it on ungodly tight, overtorqueing the bolt can strip it. Hand tight + 1/4 turn is usually the rule of thumb when a torque wrench is not available. You might not be able to get the filter off by hand, espcially ifthe dealer did a previous oil change. Everytime I have worked on a car that went to the dealer for the previous oil change, the filter was on VERY tight. Most times I have to pound a filter socket on there to get the filter out (then pound the filter socket out). So if you can't get it out, head over to autozone with the new filter and get a socket that fits it.Take the oil filter off first, that way if you can't get it off you can still drive over to autozone to buy a socket. I bought the socket when I was working on a Corolla a while back and its paid for itself 5x over. I also picked up some other misc strap filter wrenches/sockets from a garage sale and they are very helpful especially since I got them all for under $5. You can never have too many tools. I started out doing oil changes, and I've moved up to rebuilding cylinder heads so just keep doing smaller jobs until you get the hang of this stuff.
Do not put it on ungodly tight, overtorqueing the bolt can strip it. Hand tight + 1/4 turn is usually the rule of thumb when a torque wrench is not available. You might not be able to get the filter off by hand, espcially ifthe dealer did a previous oil change. Everytime I have worked on a car that went to the dealer for the previous oil change, the filter was on VERY tight. Most times I have to pound a filter socket on there to get the filter out (then pound the filter socket out). So if you can't get it out, head over to autozone with the new filter and get a socket that fits it.Take the oil filter off first, that way if you can't get it off you can still drive over to autozone to buy a socket. I bought the socket when I was working on a Corolla a while back and its paid for itself 5x over. I also picked up some other misc strap filter wrenches/sockets from a garage sale and they are very helpful especially since I got them all for under $5. You can never have too many tools. I started out doing oil changes, and I've moved up to rebuilding cylinder heads so just keep doing smaller jobs until you get the hang of this stuff.
a filter wrench.. I knew I was gonna need help gettin that sucker off. Now if I can just find where to put the new oil in.... I know it's under the hool.. Does it have a cap on it that says '710'? hahahahha I'm joking! Seen that as a blonde joke one day.. OIL upside down.. haha. Ok, enough.
Yes, don't want to get it too tight.. note taken. I am usingMobil-1 5w30 Synthetic oil.. is that cool?
I'm questioning my transmission fluid next... my 3rd to 4th gear is weird.. it doesn't pop but it slides way tooo easily. feels way different then the other gears. I read where someone said you should use Synthetic tranny fluid and that it will help it.... Am I right or did I miss quote what I heard? And if so... will it even really make a difference?
guess I should be posting that under another forum.. but I have dial up and it takes forever! lol
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
I never could get the oil filter off with a filter wrench, so i used the adjustable strap one. I always use 10w30 oil but its not synthetic, i dont know if that makes a differnece or not but dont break a nail, and be careful if you do it in a skirt
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
Your Oil cap should say what weight of oil to use. If its not on the oil cap, it will be in the owner's manual for sure. Its good to use Synthetic oil. As far as the tranny problem goes, if the car is under warranty, take it to the dealer and have them fix it. Make sure you have the problem documented under warranty and save all documentation. Also save the documentation of the oil change, put it in a log book if possible. You can change the transmission fluid, I hear Synchromax works good but I've never tried it before. Check owner's manual for the weight of oil to use. Synthetic oil is thinner, so it should work better in the trans as it will leave the space between the synchros faster and make the shifts smoother.
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
ORIGINAL: GReddy_Civic
Actually, ive always used a strap wrench with rubber straps, does the trick for me http://www.filtersfast.com/AquaPure-...ter-wrench.asp just like that actually. Im not sure if they have it there, it might not even be out yet, i got mine at pep boys, but you can check/ask if they can order it too. Id do the blocks just in case, and if you cahnge the oil in a skirt or something, ill lol. girlie girl, dont break a nail
Actually, ive always used a strap wrench with rubber straps, does the trick for me http://www.filtersfast.com/AquaPure-...ter-wrench.asp just like that actually. Im not sure if they have it there, it might not even be out yet, i got mine at pep boys, but you can check/ask if they can order it too. Id do the blocks just in case, and if you cahnge the oil in a skirt or something, ill lol. girlie girl, dont break a nail
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
ORIGINAL: AgentofDarkness
If you have an 06, maybe not. Check Ebay for a factory service manual. I have one for my car and its really helpful. If you have access to a torque wrench, use it since you don't have an idea of how tight is tight enough(but make sure its accurate, my friend broke two bolts on my cylinder head using an inaccurate torque wrench)
ORIGINAL: JenSI
are you laughin at me? lol! Ok, dude told me I didn't need to chock the back wheels as long as I used the ebrake... but that was my ex who told me that.. is he tryin to kill me or what? LOL! They got the manual at Auto Zone?
are you laughin at me? lol! Ok, dude told me I didn't need to chock the back wheels as long as I used the ebrake... but that was my ex who told me that.. is he tryin to kill me or what? LOL! They got the manual at Auto Zone?
I have an 08. I've only had one oil change done on it. and I know they used 5w20.. which I heard that was okay for it cuz it was winter.. that is why I'm changing and also goin synthetic.
Far as the tranny.. I did take it to the dealer.. but they think I'm nuts. lol. They told me nothin is wrong with it.. but honestly.. it just doesn't feel like it did when I first got it.. It started bout week after I had it. Ya, know how u just know the feel of ur car. Maybe there is nothing wrong with it.. but I don't think usin synthetic in it would be a bad thing.. actually better for like you said.
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
jen the 06 up si's have a tsb on the 3rd gear problems
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465
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RE: Hey all! back..any pointers?
ORIGINAL: Peg_Leg
jen the 06 up si's have a tsb on the 3rd gear problems
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465
jen the 06 up si's have a tsb on the 3rd gear problems
Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or
Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear
SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting
into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift
into 3rd gear.
NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and
sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or
3-4 shift sleeve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL
2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478
2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973
2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL
2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465
damn... that is my car 2008 Si 4-door
vin# between those two.
this sucks.. when I take it in and they try to argue with me again what do I do?