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I have finally figured out where the oil pan is, and the plug to pull to drain it. I think I finally found the oil filter, but I have NO idea at all how you can reach it to change it!! Has anyone else figured it out? I've got my car up on ramps now, but I can't access the filter from underneath the car. It's next to the alternator underneath everything! HELP!
Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 25 2005, 10:21 PM I have finally figured out where the oil pan is, and the plug to pull to drain it.* I think I finally found the oil filter, but I have NO idea at all how you can reach it to change it!!* Has anyone else figured it out?* I've got my car up on ramps now, but I can't access the filter from underneath the car.* It's next to the alternator underneath everything!* HELP!
I always change my oil in my 99 sephia. you gotta just squeeze your hand down in there and turn it. thats it. llok at the alternator and thats where your hand needs to go lol.
__________________ 2008 Sportage
10K Hids
Chrome Door Handles
More to come 1993 Honda Del Sol (vtec)
18" Rims, Skunk2 coilovers, Header, Cai, Stainless exhaust, sick sound system, leather racing seats, shortshifter, so much more!!
Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 25 2005, 10:21 PM I have finally figured out where the oil pan is, and the plug to pull to drain it. I think I finally found the oil filter, but I have NO idea at all how you can reach it to change it!! Has anyone else figured it out? I've got my car up on ramps now, but I can't access the filter from underneath the car. It's next to the alternator underneath everything! HELP!
Maybe i just think it looks iimpossible because I have short arms? At least I do have small hands - guess that's a plus?? I couldn't believe the owner's manual didn't have the location of all this stuff in the first place for us non-mechanic people!
Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 26 2005, 09:59 AM Maybe i just think it looks iimpossible because I have short arms? At least I do have small hands - guess that's a plus?? I couldn't believe the owner's manual didn't have the location of all this stuff in the first place for us non-mechanic people!
its easier to get off but its gets tough to tighten properly lol.
__________________ 2008 Sportage
10K Hids
Chrome Door Handles
More to come 1993 Honda Del Sol (vtec)
18" Rims, Skunk2 coilovers, Header, Cai, Stainless exhaust, sick sound system, leather racing seats, shortshifter, so much more!!
Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 26 2005, 09:59 AM Maybe i just think it looks iimpossible because I have short arms? At least I do have small hands - guess that's a plus?? I couldn't believe the owner's manual didn't have the location of all this stuff in the first place for us non-mechanic people!
Well finally along with a cap wrench & socket wrench from autozone, I was able to get to the oil filter from underneath the car. Tightening up seemed ok - still waiting to see if there's any leaks. My next challenge: changing the plugs
Originally posted by jyounce@Feb 27 2005, 04:07 PM Well finally along with a cap wrench & socket wrench from autozone, I was able to get to the oil filter from underneath the car. Tightening up seemed ok - still waiting to see if there's any leaks. My next challenge: changing the plugs
plugs are easy. see the cover on the block that say 16V DOHC?
take it off there are your plugs.
__________________ 2008 Sportage
10K Hids
Chrome Door Handles
More to come 1993 Honda Del Sol (vtec)
18" Rims, Skunk2 coilovers, Header, Cai, Stainless exhaust, sick sound system, leather racing seats, shortshifter, so much more!!
kia does them at every 30K miles. i also do min every 30K
__________________ 2008 Sportage
10K Hids
Chrome Door Handles
More to come 1993 Honda Del Sol (vtec)
18" Rims, Skunk2 coilovers, Header, Cai, Stainless exhaust, sick sound system, leather racing seats, shortshifter, so much more!!
if you use platinum plugs then its every 2 years or so. I usually take out the plugs to inspect them to see if they look the same from piston to piston. Thats the best to to check if your car is in good running order.
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