for cleaning I wouldn't use a wire brush just because you're introducting a ton of fine scratches. That might be fine if you 100% use rtv to seal, but with a rubber gasket you're playing with fire. Not to mention all the debris getting onto the bearings.
Great video. Straightforward and great instructions. I enjoy the continuous videos where you go through everything step by step. Now I feel like I can do mine. Thanks.
This is really nice man, good timing too, my civic that I bought a couple months ago came with a universal drain plug since the original one was stripped... I don't like it and it kinda leaks too,I ordered a new oil pan, and gasket just now and needed to know how to remove/reinstall oil pan. Much thanks!
Good video! I recommend safety glasses whenever using a sander, wire wheel, or working under a car. You don't want to get stuff in your eyes. One ER visit will wipe out any savings you made doing the work yourself. Your eyes are really important and getting anything in them, from debris to brake cleaner, requires an immediate visit with a doctor. You'll also need something for pain for a few days. Fortunately, non-catastrophic eye injuries heal pretty fast. Safety glasses are very cheap! Use them!!! And torque specs are either in ft. lb. or N m (Newton meters not nanometers).
Thanks, this is a very helpful video. I purchased a 98 coupe with d16y7 engine and plan to replace the pan gasket. Hello from Ukraine and thank for your support.
Another VA Honda guy... Roanoke area... getting ready to do the same projects you have on yours on my 97 hatch.... appreciate the insight on what I'm about to do..
I made a really dumb mistake of overfilling my oil by about a quart. Well, on cranking that extra quart instantly started leaking from what looks like the oil pan gasket - civic has 150k miles. I'm really hoping I can replace the gasket and my problems will be solved. Will comment again on if this fixes the leak or if I'm screwed.
I've made the mistake of over filling when i started out with working on my first car which was a 00 civic. These cars when overfilled will leak out of the oil pan of all places. Replacing the gasket will correct the issue.
good video bro but you definitely need to torque those bolts otherwise you end up messing the gasket again ..alot of people who has no mechanic experience had that issue just saying
Thank you ! Great picture quality very informative and overall it gave me confidence to do my own car. Bit by bit I’m learning how to do full tune ups, last month I’ve change my rear control arms and fully assembled struts. This is a great video!
I used a small impact on the putting it on process and pinched the gasket so I had to redo it and just used a hand rachet had a jack holding the pan in place while I did it but my gasket wasn't like this one
I definitely wouldn’t recommend an impact but a ratchet that is either powered or not. My gasket is different as the engine is from an EX model. The other models use a flat gasket and the pan is made of steel instead of aluminum like the one in this video.
It didn't come with the gasket, I printed it from the civic service manual. Here are some screenshots depending on the engine you Have D16Y7(Civic LX/DX) imgur.com/Tpwxbbh D16Y8 (Civic EX) imgur.com/ae2ZMkL
@@MobileCarMechanic thanks so much. That’s pretty much how I applied it. I haven’t re-filled the oil yet or tested…so we’ll see. (Now I’m waiting on a new cat as well). So tx again for video, and linked diagram! Cheers, Mr. Mechanic : )
I’m not trolling, but if you have the manual, use it to your as advantage and make solid video. I’m sure you had leaks after install. You forgot to mention to put the apply sealant to the inner threads of the bolt holes. And evenly apply sealant to the mating surfaces of the oil pan and engine surfaces. Other than that great vid.
Thanks for the info and criticism. I made the assumption the shaded areas were just fine. I mean knock on wood I’m fine but thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!
Techanically if you use your basic RTV your supposed to wait a day to fully cure. I like to use “The Right Stuff” by Permatex which cures fully in a couple of hours. It’s about double the cost of regular rtv but it’s easier to apply and dries faster
So I got the oil pan fixed yesterday, afterwards I let it set for 4 hours, and when I went to check it, it was nothing on the groun but it was a little bit of oil around the bolts on the oil pan. is it normal for oil residue after an oil pan replacement or does that means it's still drying from the oil pan replacement
Did you clean the old oil off the bolts and pan as well as the mating surfaces? it shouldn't leak unless it wasn't sealed properly or you put too much oil in the engine, these engines take 3.5 qts of oil. if you go above that it will be pushed out from the oil pan. also are you leaking from the valve cover? could be oil coming from the top down.
@@MobileCarMechanic to be honest I wasn't around him when he was fixing it I know it took him 4 hours to do, but I wiped the oil off right now I don't see anything, I'll check again, but he fixed the valve cover bout a month ago
Any of u guys know what that little panel piece is right next to the transmission, its like a different metal piece its a cover for something, mine is leaking really bad does anybody know what its called? I need help lol thank you guys
Are you referring to the black metal cover at 9:35? That’s called an Inspection cover. If that’s the case that is where the transmission and the engine meet. Your oil pan if leaking will have oil on that cover or if a rear main seal is bad will potentially cause oil to be on that cover and at the bottom of the transmission and engine seam
There is a sequence of loosening and tightening. Linked is a image from the service manual displaying the order. honda-tech.com/forums/attachments/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/21043d1235367982-oil-pan-question-80823602.gif
@@MobileCarMechanic Awesome! I'm thinking I have to do this on my car soon. I have had my grandma's '97 EX for 6 years now. I'm about to turn 89K miles. The car is immaculate, but just developed this leak.
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for cleaning I wouldn't use a wire brush just because you're introducting a ton of fine scratches. That might be fine if you 100% use rtv to seal, but with a rubber gasket you're playing with fire. Not to mention all the debris getting onto the bearings.
Thanks for the info and insight. Cheers!
A brass or copper brush would be OK since they are softer than steel, but a steel brush is likely to cause scratches.
@@MobileCarMechanic😊o
Great video. Straightforward and great instructions. I enjoy the continuous videos where you go through everything step by step. Now I feel like I can do mine. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This is really nice man, good timing too, my civic that I bought a couple months ago came with a universal drain plug since the original one was stripped... I don't like it and it kinda leaks too,I ordered a new oil pan, and gasket just now and needed to know how to remove/reinstall oil pan. Much thanks!
Thank you. I'm glad it helped.
Good video! I recommend safety glasses whenever using a sander, wire wheel, or working under a car. You don't want to get stuff in your eyes. One ER visit will wipe out any savings you made doing the work yourself. Your eyes are really important and getting anything in them, from debris to brake cleaner, requires an immediate visit with a doctor. You'll also need something for pain for a few days. Fortunately, non-catastrophic eye injuries heal pretty fast. Safety glasses are very cheap! Use them!!! And torque specs are either in ft. lb. or N m (Newton meters not nanometers).
Thank you! Safety is always important. Will make sure to introduce safety practices in our future videos. Thanks for the tips and the comment. Cheers!
S/O to OSHA for stopping by 🤣
I second this. That was my first thought when you brought out the wire wheel
Appreciate your time recording this! Good job; not difficult but very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Great description and camera quality thank you for sharing this!
Glad it was helpful!
What a great video! Probably one of the best on RUclips for instrucional
Thank you!
Thanks, this is a very helpful video. I purchased a 98 coupe with d16y7 engine and plan to replace the pan gasket. Hello from Ukraine and thank for your support.
Glad it helped. Thank you.
Another VA Honda guy... Roanoke area... getting ready to do the same projects you have on yours on my 97 hatch.... appreciate the insight on what I'm about to do..
That’s awesome. Glad the videos help. We’re based in the Fairfax VA area.
@@MobileCarMechanic im pretty sure ive seen you around i remember seeing that tag..ever been to front royal area?
@@stevemoin1776 I have been out to Front Royal but not too often. Very rare.
Take a shot every time he says go ahead
How many shots!
The fact that I read this just as he was beginning to say it again 😅🤣🤣
I made a really dumb mistake of overfilling my oil by about a quart. Well, on cranking that extra quart instantly started leaking from what looks like the oil pan gasket - civic has 150k miles. I'm really hoping I can replace the gasket and my problems will be solved. Will comment again on if this fixes the leak or if I'm screwed.
I've made the mistake of over filling when i started out with working on my first car which was a 00 civic. These cars when overfilled will leak out of the oil pan of all places. Replacing the gasket will correct the issue.
Oh dude, I flinched when you sprayed that braklean under the car with no eye protection. Helpful video but get you some goggles bro!
Thanks for the tip. Cheers!
good video bro but you definitely need to torque those bolts otherwise you end up messing the gasket again ..alot of people who has no mechanic experience had that issue just saying
Thank you for the feedback. Will keep in mind for next time.
great video
Thanks!
Thanks this really helps 👍
Thanks! Glad the video helped. Cheers!
Thank you ! Great picture quality very informative and overall it gave me confidence to do my own car. Bit by bit I’m learning how to do full tune ups, last month I’ve change my rear control arms and fully assembled struts. This is a great video!
You chose the best car to work on. This is where I started when working on cars. We plan on making more videos. Cheers!
I just picked up a much rustier 2000 Civic from Copart with a cracked oil pan. I'll probably be doing this too, but with a brand new pan.
I wish you the best. Hopefully the bottom end is still good!
I used a small impact on the putting it on process and pinched the gasket so I had to redo it and just used a hand rachet had a jack holding the pan in place while I did it but my gasket wasn't like this one
I definitely wouldn’t recommend an impact but a ratchet that is either powered or not. My gasket is different as the engine is from an EX model. The other models use a flat gasket and the pan is made of steel instead of aluminum like the one in this video.
Torque in Metric Units is Newton-Meters, (ala Sir Isaac Newton) 1 Newton = 0.224 Lb Force or 1 N-m = 0.737 lbf-Ft of Torque.
Yeah I had a brain fart during the recording process haha
Thanks, dude! Good stuff. Hope to tackle this job soon on my 97. Did that diagram showing where to apply the sealant happen to come with the gasket?
It didn't come with the gasket, I printed it from the civic service manual. Here are some screenshots depending on the engine you Have D16Y7(Civic LX/DX) imgur.com/Tpwxbbh D16Y8 (Civic EX) imgur.com/ae2ZMkL
@@MobileCarMechanic thanks so much. That’s pretty much how I applied it. I haven’t re-filled the oil yet or tested…so we’ll see. (Now I’m waiting on a new cat as well). So tx again for video, and linked diagram! Cheers, Mr. Mechanic : )
@MobileCarMechanic you're the man, thanks for this 👍
Did you replace any of the exhaust gaskets doing this? Can I get away with not buying any?
I reused them. No issues.
I’m not trolling, but if you have the manual, use it to your as advantage and make solid video. I’m sure you had leaks after install.
You forgot to mention to put the apply sealant to the inner threads of the bolt holes. And evenly apply sealant to the mating surfaces of the oil pan and engine surfaces. Other than that great vid.
Thanks for the info and criticism. I made the assumption the shaded areas were just fine. I mean knock on wood I’m fine but thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!
Can you get the oil pan out without removing that section of exhaust? For some reason mine is welded together with missing flanges
You will need to drop the exhaust section or the manifold otherwise you will not have any clearance to drop the pan
Why not share the instructions in the video so we can see where to put the RTV instead of a bad angle of you doing the RTV
It’s in the video description
Torque spec?
Wire wheel won’t leave little scratches on the surfaces?
It won’t leave any scratches and the brushes are softer
@@MobileCarMechanic Thanks I thought the block was aluminum so that’s why wondered
No worries, the block is aluminum but I’ve not had any issues with scratching or grooving due to the brush
After you replace the oil pan how long do you have to wait to drive again?
Techanically if you use your basic RTV your supposed to wait a day to fully cure. I like to use “The Right Stuff” by Permatex which cures fully in a couple of hours. It’s about double the cost of regular rtv but it’s easier to apply and dries faster
@@MobileCarMechanic ok thanks
So I got the oil pan fixed yesterday, afterwards I let it set for 4 hours, and when I went to check it, it was nothing on the groun but it was a little bit of oil around the bolts on the oil pan. is it normal for oil residue after an oil pan replacement or does that means it's still drying from the oil pan replacement
Did you clean the old oil off the bolts and pan as well as the mating surfaces? it shouldn't leak unless it wasn't sealed properly or you put too much oil in the engine, these engines take 3.5 qts of oil. if you go above that it will be pushed out from the oil pan. also are you leaking from the valve cover? could be oil coming from the top down.
@@MobileCarMechanic to be honest I wasn't around him when he was fixing it I know it took him 4 hours to do, but I wiped the oil off right now I don't see anything, I'll check again, but he fixed the valve cover bout a month ago
Any of u guys know what that little panel piece is right next to the transmission, its like a different metal piece its a cover for something, mine is leaking really bad does anybody know what its called? I need help lol thank you guys
Are you referring to the black metal cover at 9:35? That’s called an Inspection cover. If that’s the case that is where the transmission and the engine meet. Your oil pan if leaking will have oil on that cover or if a rear main seal is bad will potentially cause oil to be on that cover and at the bottom of the transmission and engine seam
Even with the manual printouts you still missed steps.
Yeah looks like I glimpsed over the bolt holes. Good catch. Cheers!
Did it leak at all?
Before the repair it did. After the repair it’s been great. No leaks!
17:19 your statement is incorrect. The RTV sealant is also for the Y5 engine. Know what you’re saying and your audience.
Good to know that it’s also on the Y5. Cheers!
Damn chill frogman smh
can i randomly take off these bolts?
There is a sequence of loosening and tightening. Linked is a image from the service manual displaying the order. honda-tech.com/forums/attachments/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/21043d1235367982-oil-pan-question-80823602.gif
@@MobileCarMechanic thank you so much :)
How is it holding up?
Still leak free!
@@MobileCarMechanic Awesome! I'm thinking I have to do this on my car soon. I have had my grandma's '97 EX for 6 years now. I'm about to turn 89K miles. The car is immaculate, but just developed this leak.
Can this apply for a Honda hatchback cx?
The procedure is very much the same. The exhaust part may be different when it comes to disassembly
@@MobileCarMechanic thank you my dude for the quick response. Def subbed!!
Glad I could help, thanks for subscribing. Feel free to ask questions and I will do my best to help. Thanks again
This look like at least a 8 hours job for me.
It depends on your skill level. I’ve done this job before. It takes me an hour to an hour and a half