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I asked my daughter to look up an oil change video for her car. Told her I would help her if she wanted to save money and diy. She watched you video and shared it with me. You did a great job with everything. I am so happy with your video. Maybe I can even watch some college football today. Thank you for your time.
I have been changing oil on my cars for decades, but my third generation Honda Fit is the first car where the oil drain plug and filter are hidden. Your video was very helpful in showing me what shield must be removed, where/how it is fastened to the car, etc. Since I do everything by reaching under the car while it is on the ground, it was very helpful to know what my fingers were "looking" for.
Thank you for this video. My car kept making a flapping noise, so i eventually looked and noticed the shield half on/off. I had a feeling it was the mechanics. The people who changed my oil said that there is no cover/shield underneath my car, and your video proves me right. My husband secured the shield, but at least now I know never to go back to that place.
I just wanted to say thank you. I've been changing my own oil for a long time. I had to have surgery on my wrists last year, and I've been overpaying for oil changes for about one year. This vehicle is new to me, so I wanted to double-check my understanding. Again, thank you. Idc how many years old this video is, it's great. Props 😊
A great video, it gets straight to the point, with all necessary information HOWEVER, what you did not mention is that when checking the oil level by using the dipstick, after the oil change, it is just about impossible to see the oil level on that stupid orange plastic tip on the dipstick. This is a complete fail by Honda.
I'm a new owner of a 2018 Fit and WOW this is way easier than on my old Civic! Had to do some annoying reaching and clever angling to get the filter out.
Thanks. All we have is Hondas in my family (old school accord and a few fits) and this video really helps with replacing my wife's and my sister's oil. Thanks.
Thanks for the video, it is super easy to do it, Honda really put the drain plug and the filter in a very easy access position. I put 4 quarters of Honda Genuine 0W20 oil and a Bosch filter 3323, it runs smoothly. I have a 2016 Honda Fit Cool manual transmission.
Fairly simple, easy, and fast, I agree, but somehow dealer service departments just about always manage to get it wrong, anyway. Who do you think lost or neglected to install the 2 plastic push-clips at the rear of the shroud? It wasn't an owner-caretaker, it was a dealer service technician. Just about always, one or more of the 6 tapping screws misses going into the captive nut it is supposed to screw into. Or the captive nut is not only out of place, and its hole does not line up with the screw - but it is missing altogether. Then one or more of the 3 or 4 tabs at the front of the shield is not properly placed atop the front lip. Sometimes all of the tabs re not atop the lip. And as you are driving forward the tabs catch on a bump in the road which causes the entire shield to be ripped off after which you have no choice but to drive over it with the car's real wheels and completely destroy it. Hopefully it doesn't rip a brake line in the process. Then you can buy a new one from Honda for several hundred dollars, an aftermarket replacement at a fraction of the cost, or you can just leave it off altogether, saving labor for the dealer service department but increasing the vehicle's coefficient of drag and decreasing its fuel efficiency.
I would recommend the Super Tech oil filter if you're wanting to save money. The Super Tech may be cheaper, but has a better build quality, and you may be alright if you went longer without an oil change than you would the orange filter. If you like Fram, the Fram Ultra Synthetic costs more, but is a great oil filter. Great to the point video and thanks!!
if you change every 6000m instead of 10000m extra guard is fine. supertec stopped making the full sized filter for hondas, they only have the short cans now, I've never had a problem with either of them but I'd rather have a filter that has volume closer to OEM. (THe oem AO3 honda filter is literally Fram EG). Fram UG is completely overkill unless you wait until 10000 or 15000 mile. I suggest changing the filter everytime you change the oil.
I've used them for years and never had any issues. As long as you use good oil and change it regularly it should be fine. You really only have to watch the filters if you're constantly dragging out the time between oil changes
@@RDMotoring over time, the glue FRAM uses can break free and clog the oil pick-up inside your engine.. (Among other things) Look up "Testing Oil filters" on RUclips.. You might change your position.. Or, look up "The Worst Oil Filter Ever," also on RUclips..
You made it look simple. I just change my 2004 Honda Accord oil for the 1st time. It's a nightmare! But then again, it's my 1st time and got it done in a little under an hour. 😖
@@RDMotoring well, it was the filter part that was a real pain. All night I kept complaining "who is their right mind that is was a good idea to put the filter that the drive shaft in the way?" 🤦♂️😂. But then again, I'm not the engineering team.
Excellent and concise. Just two recommendations. First, use a new washer for drain plug reinstallation and second, check for leaks before installing the underbelly cover. Thanks for the vid.
Definitely recommend checking for leaks before installing the cover... I just completely forget to film that part 😅 I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
Great video. Just got a 2016 Honda Fit DX yesterday and this popped up. Simple and easy to DIY. But the plastic shielding kinda threw me off. Out of all the vehicles I've driven-this sort made my DIY oil change a bit longer. Oh well-the MPG is great with gas prices the way they are.
@@RDMotoring thanks it appears to be a different style than the common type. I was able to get it off. It looks like someone before me stripped it so I'll likely need to replace them. Maybe on the next oil change. Thanks!
Getting ready to change the oil in a 2020 FIT I purchased for my out-of-town grandson student. Going to rotate the tires also. Know the torque on the lug nuts. Can find no videos. Is there a front center jack point to get it up on stands before taking that shield off? Is there one in the back? I only test drove the car before purchasing it and have not seen it in 9 months or so. Just trying to prepare. I have stands, ramps, and a floor jack. I maintain a 2007 Civic and a 2005 CRV. Thanks.
Comes in handy, but would be nice if can show how to get under car, how to change air filter, and what tools to use to take of bottom plastic cover. Thanks!
Great video! I’ll change the oil on my Honda Jazz (late 2014 so new shape). My undercover plastic thing kept coming off and my mechanic said it was safe to take off (which we did). Is that a smart move? I can always put back on as it’s stored away but ill need to order new clips
Thanks for the video. After watching, I think I'd rather just take it to the mechanic I trust and pay for the oil change + tire rotation; that plastic shield and the placement looks a little too long in the tooth for a home garage that only has a cheap jack and some stands.
It should be noted that you may want to use a different viscosity oil depending on your local climate! For example, I live in Australia, where it never reaches below 5°c, so I'll be using 5W-30!
Was 6,158 the current mileage for the vehicle when you changed the oil? Great video, by the way. I will most likely be doing this myself very soon thanks to you.
The first time I bought a Fram oil for my 1982 Honda Accord, it turned out that it was the wrong filter. The gasket was not in the same place, and was not the same kind of gasket. The filter fit a 1981 Accord just fine, but I had a 1982. Fram had a mistake in their database. While Fram filters are probably just fine, after that bad experience I decided I didn't want to mess around with Fram products again. Today, I would only save a dollar or so by buying Fram instead of "genuine Honda." While Honda dealerships generally have very high prices genuine Honda parts, their price for oil filters is reasonable.
Wix is the way to go. Better quality than Honda, my opinion. Wix 57356. Just did my daughter's car. Fram is junk. $9.44 at O'Reilly's. Not the cheapest, but worth every cent.
@@michaelgallagher7696 or you get it on Amazon. Or use the Super tech ones from WalMart. Affordable and does the same filtering as the big name brands.
I always recommend to go by what the manual says. If it says 0w16 is ok then it's fine. However, I'm not really a fan of lighter oils as I believe additional wear is possible, and 0w20 is already pretty light. If the manual gives two options I'll opt for the heavier of the two
If you're running synthetic oil you want to use an oil filter made for synthetic oil that's going to go those extra thousands of miles. A standard oil filter like an extra guard is only meant for 3k miles
I need to learn how to change oil filter, $56 dollars plus tax, by time done $64.00 for a 30 minute oil change . Do that every 3 to 4 months that's alot of money. Especially when your job requires you to be on the road alot.
Remember - if you see that the 2 plastic clips at the rear of the plastic shield are missing, then when you replace the shield later, replace it the same way. Just replace the 6 tapping screws, making sure that the captive nuts that they go into are not aligned with the screws, and don't bother to acquire new plastic clips to replace the 2 missing clips. The back of the shield will flop down only about 5 cm below level, and you will only occasionally scrape it when driving over bumps. It will be more or less OK when driving over bumps in a forward direction, but be careful backup up, because if you catch the back of the shield on something you could break it or rip it off. If you back up slowly you will hear and feel the shield as it catches on something, and you should be able to stop backing up before the shield sustains serious damage. You can buy aftermarket clips for about $0.10 each; they will last about 35 years; but Honda recommends that you use only genuine Honda clips which will last just as long and cost less than 30 times as much.
@@lamondaforestry If I were you I would just go to an auto parts or home improvement store and ask for plastic push clips. If you buy any online it will likely be in bulk (you don't need 100 of these) or you'll pay way too much in shipping for what it's worth.
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I asked my daughter to look up an oil change video for her car. Told her I would help her if she wanted to save money and diy. She watched you video and shared it with me. You did a great job with everything. I am so happy with your video. Maybe I can even watch some college football today. Thank you for your time.
That really means a lot, I'm so glad this was able to help you out!
A video that gets straight to the point, with step by step details. A rarity these days. Thank you dude. Stay good.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad it was helpful
I have been changing oil on my cars for decades, but my third generation Honda Fit is the first car where the oil drain plug and filter are hidden. Your video was very helpful in showing me what shield must be removed, where/how it is fastened to the car, etc. Since I do everything by reaching under the car while it is on the ground, it was very helpful to know what my fingers were "looking" for.
I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. My car kept making a flapping noise, so i eventually looked and noticed the shield half on/off. I had a feeling it was the mechanics. The people who changed my oil said that there is no cover/shield underneath my car, and your video proves me right. My husband secured the shield, but at least now I know never to go back to that place.
I just wanted to say thank you.
I've been changing my own oil for a long time. I had to have surgery on my wrists last year, and I've been overpaying for oil changes for about one year. This vehicle is new to me, so I wanted to double-check my understanding.
Again, thank you. Idc how many years old this video is, it's great. Props 😊
Glad it was helpful!
A great video, it gets straight to the point, with all necessary information HOWEVER, what you did not mention is that when checking the oil level by using the dipstick, after the oil change, it is just about impossible to see the oil level on that stupid orange plastic tip on the dipstick. This is a complete fail by Honda.
Agreed, the dipstick sucks...
I'm a new owner of a 2018 Fit and WOW this is way easier than on my old Civic! Had to do some annoying reaching and clever angling to get the filter out.
Yea i still have a flexpipe shaped scar burn from my old civic this one was easy
Good advice, hand tighten oil filter only! Many garages use a wrench to tighten, yep happened to me.
Thanks. All we have is Hondas in my family (old school accord and a few fits) and this video really helps with replacing my wife's and my sister's oil. Thanks.
Glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the video, it is super easy to do it, Honda really put the drain plug and the filter in a very easy access position. I put 4 quarters of Honda Genuine 0W20 oil and a Bosch filter 3323, it runs smoothly. I have a 2016 Honda Fit Cool manual transmission.
great video straight to the point, assuming this will take me like 30 min max
Simple, easy, and fast. Couldn't ask for more, thank you 🙏
Fairly simple, easy, and fast, I agree, but somehow dealer service departments just about always manage to get it wrong, anyway. Who do you think lost or neglected to install the 2 plastic push-clips at the rear of the shroud? It wasn't an owner-caretaker, it was a dealer service technician. Just about always, one or more of the 6 tapping screws misses going into the captive nut it is supposed to screw into. Or the captive nut is not only out of place, and its hole does not line up with the screw - but it is missing altogether. Then one or more of the 3 or 4 tabs at the front of the shield is not properly placed atop the front lip. Sometimes all of the tabs re not atop the lip. And as you are driving forward the tabs catch on a bump in the road which causes the entire shield to be ripped off after which you have no choice but to drive over it with the car's real wheels and completely destroy it. Hopefully it doesn't rip a brake line in the process. Then you can buy a new one from Honda for several hundred dollars, an aftermarket replacement at a fraction of the cost, or you can just leave it off altogether, saving labor for the dealer service department but increasing the vehicle's coefficient of drag and decreasing its fuel efficiency.
Smart man to choose Fram! So many misinformed people out there listening to word vomit
Straightforward and less talk.. thank you. 👍🏼
I'm glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video. Simple & straightforward 👍
Dude quick simple and easy vid you are the man!!!!! Thanks
Subscribing because it was short and sweet. Straight to the point.
Best video for the oil change on rhis car!!!
This is a perfect How-to video. Thank you!
Great work! Just did my Moms 2018 Fit with ease thanks to this video.
Hello from South Africa. This was such a great help thank you!
Thanks man. Short and sweet!
I would recommend the Super Tech oil filter if you're wanting to save money. The Super Tech may be cheaper, but has a better build quality, and you may be alright if you went longer without an oil change than you would the orange filter. If you like Fram, the Fram Ultra Synthetic costs more, but is a great oil filter. Great to the point video and thanks!!
if you change every 6000m instead of 10000m extra guard is fine. supertec stopped making the full sized filter for hondas, they only have the short cans now, I've never had a problem with either of them but I'd rather have a filter that has volume closer to OEM. (THe oem AO3 honda filter is literally Fram EG). Fram UG is completely overkill unless you wait until 10000 or 15000 mile. I suggest changing the filter everytime you change the oil.
Thanks dude! I wish more tutorials were like this!
I'm glad you liked it!
Loved it. To the point I just wish I could actually change the oil in 2:49.
Haha I should add a disclaimer... (actual time may vary)
My push-clips were missing on my 2020 Honda Fit also!!
I'd recommend to use WIX oil filter..
I personally never use FRAM..
I've used them for years and never had any issues. As long as you use good oil and change it regularly it should be fine. You really only have to watch the filters if you're constantly dragging out the time between oil changes
@@RDMotoring over time, the glue FRAM uses can break free and clog the oil pick-up inside your engine..
(Among other things)
Look up "Testing Oil filters" on RUclips..
You might change your position..
Or, look up "The Worst Oil Filter Ever," also on RUclips..
Wow... Straight to the point!
Great video man! Thank you!
Good fast info. Same as 2009 they just added that panel you have to remove.
You made it look simple. I just change my 2004 Honda Accord oil for the 1st time. It's a nightmare! But then again, it's my 1st time and got it done in a little under an hour. 😖
Just like anything, It'll get easier the more you do!
@@RDMotoring well, it was the filter part that was a real pain. All night I kept complaining "who is their right mind that is was a good idea to put the filter that the drive shaft in the way?" 🤦♂️😂. But then again, I'm not the engineering team.
I've seen things that definitely make me scratch my head 😂
Excellent and concise. Just two recommendations. First, use a new washer for drain plug reinstallation and second, check for leaks before installing the underbelly cover. Thanks for the vid.
Definitely recommend checking for leaks before installing the cover... I just completely forget to film that part 😅 I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
I never replace the washer. Never had a problem on my 16yo car.
Thanks doing an oilchange today as a matter of fact
Great video.
Just got a 2016 Honda Fit DX yesterday and this popped up.
Simple and easy to DIY.
But the plastic shielding kinda threw me off.
Out of all the vehicles I've driven-this sort made my DIY oil change a bit longer.
Oh well-the MPG is great with gas prices the way they are.
Yeah the plastic shield is annoying but it is what it is... great vehicle all around!
I'm about to rip this piece of plastic rn lol 😆
Thanks Dear, you made a such a nice and helpful video. May God bless you 👍🙏
Thanks for this! Gonna go change the oil. I wish I had a lift 😕
It just makes things easier to see. I've changed oil on ramps plenty of times!
Wow straight to the point and thorough. Thank you!😆👍
Nice Helpful Video! Thanks for posting!
Very good video man!
Got to love those plastic clips.
My screws were also the only thing left.
All plastic clips eventually break or fall out... they are the worst
How the heck do you remove those damn things?
@@RDMotoring Any way to removed them without breaking them. I can't get them out for the life of me!
@@sethtoybes9392 They make tools for them. "plastic clip removal tool" or something similar. Like a 2 pronged mini crow bar
@@RDMotoring thanks it appears to be a different style than the common type. I was able to get it off. It looks like someone before me stripped it so I'll likely need to replace them. Maybe on the next oil change. Thanks!
Dog thank you! No bs quick and to the point 🙏🙏
Getting ready to change the oil in a 2020 FIT I purchased for my out-of-town grandson student. Going to rotate the tires also. Know the torque on the lug nuts. Can find no videos. Is there a front center jack point to get it up on stands before taking that shield off? Is there one in the back? I only test drove the car before purchasing it and have not seen it in 9 months or so. Just trying to prepare. I have stands, ramps, and a floor jack. I maintain a 2007 Civic and a 2005 CRV. Thanks.
For jack points I just used the pinch welds along the sides. That's where you're supposed to jack it up with the provided jack to change a tire
Nice video ,i want more but on honda fit and subscribed 👍
Comes in handy, but would be nice if can show how to get under car, how to change air filter, and what tools to use to take of bottom plastic cover.
Thanks!
Great video! I’ll change the oil on my Honda Jazz (late 2014 so new shape). My undercover plastic thing kept coming off and my mechanic said it was safe to take off (which we did). Is that a smart move? I can always put back on as it’s stored away but ill need to order new clips
It's just a cover so it shouldn't hurt to take it off. Especially if it was just falling off anyway
Thanks for making it so easy!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. After watching, I think I'd rather just take it to the mechanic I trust and pay for the oil change + tire rotation; that plastic shield and the placement looks a little too long in the tooth for a home garage that only has a cheap jack and some stands.
To the point. Thank you.
You're welcome!
maybe oil drain bolt first then the filter? but in your video it seems just fine with filter first.
Either or, I've never had issues doing one before the other
It should be noted that you may want to use a different viscosity oil depending on your local climate! For example, I live in Australia, where it never reaches below 5°c, so I'll be using 5W-30!
Was 6,158 the current mileage for the vehicle when you changed the oil? Great video, by the way. I will most likely be doing this myself very soon thanks to you.
No that was just one of the trip meters, and I'm glad you've found it helpful!
The first time I bought a Fram oil for my 1982 Honda Accord, it turned out that it was the wrong filter. The gasket was not in the same place, and was not the same kind of gasket. The filter fit a 1981 Accord just fine, but I had a 1982. Fram had a mistake in their database. While Fram filters are probably just fine, after that bad experience I decided I didn't want to mess around with Fram products again. Today, I would only save a dollar or so by buying Fram instead of "genuine Honda." While Honda dealerships generally have very high prices genuine Honda parts, their price for oil filters is reasonable.
Wix is the way to go. Better quality than Honda, my opinion. Wix 57356. Just did my daughter's car. Fram is junk. $9.44 at O'Reilly's. Not the cheapest, but worth every cent.
@@michaelgallagher7696 or you get it on Amazon. Or use the Super tech ones from WalMart.
Affordable and does the same filtering as the big name brands.
Good on you, well done
What are the part numbers for the screws and plastic clips that hold the shield?
Honestly I don't know but they seem to be pretty generic u-clips and just 2 plastic retainer clips
“Just get under your car” lol yea we all just got the industry standard hydraulic lifts just sitting around lol
Lol you mean it's not standard garage equipment??
@@RDMotoring 😂
Thank youuuuu
wait, dont you have to unscrew the oil cap before you drain it?
Not necessarily. It may drain faster but it's not something you have to do
Do anyone knows a video on how to fully service a Honda fit 1.3l non hybrid
I got scammed by the mechanic and rather learn how to do it
Odd question on the Honda Fit. I couldn't see in the video, but did that one have a timing chain or belt?
I don't think any Honda Fit uses a belt. All generations use a chain
@@RDMotoring no my 2015 Honda Fit Gk uses a timing belt
I have a question. I was just wondering since All Data says you can put OW16 in the 2020 Honda Fit. What do you think?
I always recommend to go by what the manual says. If it says 0w16 is ok then it's fine. However, I'm not really a fan of lighter oils as I believe additional wear is possible, and 0w20 is already pretty light. If the manual gives two options I'll opt for the heavier of the two
Question! At what percentage of oil life do you recommend changing the oil? My 2020 Fit is currently at 40%
Typically I'll change it between 15-30%
@@RDMotoring tysm!
Why does it have a shield? My 2008 Honda Fit doesn't have this.
Most likely for airflow. Your 2008 is a generation before this one so that might explain it.
Muy útil. Muchas gracias!
Wish I had a lift....
do you have problems with the VTC actuator?
Nope, no issues with just over 70k miles
If you're running synthetic oil you want to use an oil filter made for synthetic oil that's going to go those extra thousands of miles. A standard oil filter like an extra guard is only meant for
3k miles
Thanks bro
thank you
Thanks!!!
appreciated 🎉
Don't need tool for screw oil filter?
Not if your grip is good
I need to learn how to change oil filter, $56 dollars plus tax, by time done $64.00 for a 30 minute oil change .
Do that every 3 to 4 months that's alot of money.
Especially when your job requires you to be on the road alot.
Remember - if you see that the 2 plastic clips at the rear of the plastic shield are missing, then when you replace the shield later, replace it the same way. Just replace the 6 tapping screws, making sure that the captive nuts that they go into are not aligned with the screws, and don't bother to acquire new plastic clips to replace the 2 missing clips. The back of the shield will flop down only about 5 cm below level, and you will only occasionally scrape it when driving over bumps. It will be more or less OK when driving over bumps in a forward direction, but be careful backup up, because if you catch the back of the shield on something you could break it or rip it off. If you back up slowly you will hear and feel the shield as it catches on something, and you should be able to stop backing up before the shield sustains serious damage. You can buy aftermarket clips for about $0.10 each; they will last about 35 years; but Honda recommends that you use only genuine Honda clips which will last just as long and cost less than 30 times as much.
Yup, I replaced them right away with some clips I had
@@RDMotoring nice video. Can you link the plastic clips please? Thanks in advance!
@@lamondaforestry If I were you I would just go to an auto parts or home improvement store and ask for plastic push clips. If you buy any online it will likely be in bulk (you don't need 100 of these) or you'll pay way too much in shipping for what it's worth.
@@RDMotoring so they are generic, no specs needed. Thanks!
@@lamondaforestry Just make sure they are large enough to fit, but yes, generic clips will work great
Using a Fram filter is a bad idea. Go with a WIX or Honda OEM filter.
As long as you change your oil every 5k they aren't bad. I have almost 200k miles on my Impala and I only use Fram. The key is a good synthetic oil
U can use Fram higher filtration oil filter up to 20k miles
3.8 quarts? That's a bit too much no?
me, already removed my shield cuz it just falls off, 😈😈 step one complete
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