Thank you for not spending 18 minutes of a 20 minute video showing us your wife/girlfriend, your dog, your other cars or what your house looks like....I can now go change my oil..
EXCELLENT tutorial. Concise and complete. You even mentioned the correct torque for installation of the drain bolt - something ignored by many videos of this type.
Before putting the belly pan back on, might I suggest running the engine first to locate any leakage if necessary, many of us may think we tightened everything down until the oil light comes back on for low oil. Then the belly pan would be a mess lol and you'd have to repeat the steps. Some people like to hand tighten the filter (I do) but some may not have the seal seated properly (not sure how unless you cross thread).
I'm here because I'm tired of my local honda dealers in Queens, NY ripping me off not doing services I paid for and trying to up sell me a wheel alignment with 3K miles on the odometer and a fuel injector cleaning service that I know are not necessary while not doing the complimentary fluid top offs. WTF Paragon honda and Hillside honda!!!!
Great video but I'm really jealous of your driveway setup where it angles downward. Without that , Ramps are pretty much impossible to use without jacking the car up slightly first. Lol
The usual interval for an oil chane on the 2019 Civic is 7,500 miles, isn't it? Also, would it make sense to run the engine and check for leaks at plug and filter before putting the plastic undercover back on? Seems you could do that while the vehicle is on ramps, eh? Your thoughts?
Doing the checks for leaks while on ramps and panels are off is a great idea. Just won't work for checking the oil level since the car is at an angle. I'm just doing my oil change at every 3000 due to personal preference. As long as youre changing your oil regularly then you should be good.
im just starting to do my oil changes myself and went under my car today and i guess walmart just decided to air tighten my drain plug as tight as humanly possibly and now it wont come off any tips
Question. When I looked up the fasteners, it showed black clips. Where do those go exactly? Because when I removed the splash guard, I didn't see them. Same with your video, I didn't see them.
I just checked the owner's manual. There are no recommended intervals. Mainly refers to use the maintnance minder. I personally do mine everyone 3,000 mi. Just my preference. 5,000 mi at most. Some may argue Synthetic oils are good up to 15,000 mi or more. If you don't drive your car then have it changed at least twice in 1 year.
I thought the flat plate covering the bottom means its solid state, no user serviceable parts inside. Like a sealed bearing. What is this goo you show.
For some reason I was thinking you have to back your car off the ramps before you put all the oil in...but it looks like you did the entire oil change while on ramps
What's the purpose of having that plastic cover underneath the engine in the first place? Can the car do without it? How many removals / re-installs can the flimsy plastic cover/screws withstand with each oil change before something breaks? Is it possible to make a cut-out on the cover to avoid having to remove it every time an oil change is done?
You're referring to the undercover shield? It's supposed to protect underneath and keep out dirt and debris. Also I think its supposed to help with the air flowing underneath the car as well as the air flowing through the engine bay. Could be wrong on this idea. There are options to get metal ones. Not sure how they perform, but give it a shot. www.ebay.com/i/373063836760?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377 My previous car (Mazda3) had a similar plastic shield. I had purchased the car new, and after only a few oil changes, that shield started to come loose (I guess the oil change mechanic applied too much torque on the plastic fasteners. Eventually it cracked and dangled down at one corner and started scraping the ground. The dealer wanted $135 for a new shield. I duly removed it and went without it, until the day I junked the car after more than 10 years.
@@msbrownbeast the retainers holding the lower shield is not plastic on these cars. They're like cast metal. Only time will tell how long they'll last.
I didn't see anywhere in the manual how much oil you are supposed to put in. Did they actually not put that info in there? It's not in the oil section. I noticed my last oil change place added 4.5 Q on my 1.5 Engine (Sport model).
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377 Interesting. Is it the "Owners Guide"? Mine just talks about setting the Maintenance Minder on that page. What started all of this for me is I normally do my own oil changes and my son took it to an oil change shop while at college. I just drained it and 5 quarts came out of my 1.5L. I was pretty mad and will be giving them a call. They wrote down that they put 4.5 QT in, but there was more in there. 4.5 QT was what the previous model Accords would take.
If you grab the 5 quart mobile 1 oils from Walmart then it's cheap. I just switched over to Kirkland. 2 5 quarts bottles for cheap. No problems yet. You can drive alot longer on the oil. I just prefer to change mine early.
The undercarriage is very flimsy and sometimes even the hardware gets loose over time. I almost lost mine a few times going on long trips. I ended up having to use blue thread lock to make sure the 2 front screws didn't come loose again. Never been a problem since.
If you have a 1.5L engine (Check your owners manual) -- If you are not replacing oil filter -- 3.5 qt -- If you are replacing oil filter -- 3.7 qt If you have a 2.0L engine (Check your owners manual) -- If you are not replacing oil filter -- 4.2 qt -- If you are replacing oil filter -- 4.4 qt After engine is filled with motor oil, start your engine for a good 10-15 seconds and then shut it off. Check the dipstick to see if its at the top line. If not, add oil ass needed. If its passed the top line, drain some oil as needed by removing the drain plug below the vehicle. When completed, start the car again and shut off. Recheck dipstick.
John's neverending list of random things to do hey thanks for taking the time to reply I just feel better doing it my self because I know people don’t replace the filter when u pay to do it great video
Great video, up to the point about adding 4 Quarts !!!! and then the causal comment, if that was too much on the dipstick, drain some out. Drain some out is a PITA, especially when the skip plate has been re-installed. Also, you should wait some time after the engine has stopped, before checking oil level on the dipstick. A far better procedure is to only fill with 3.5 quarts. Run engine for a few minutes, wait 10 minutes before measuring oil, and then proceed to add oil if necessary, little at a time, run engine, wait measure , until you are at the TOP mark of the dipstick. Takes a little time, but can be done over an extended period of a few day. The BIG ADVANTAGE of accurate setting the oil level to a known, remembered level, is that going forward, you can get a much better idea of any oil level changes -- typically due to oil dilution, or is a bad situation, an oil leak. Also, use the CORRECT size Flat Screwdriver for those 1/4 turn fasteners. His was way too small. The correct size makes it far easier to turn the fasteners, the screwdriver is less likely to slip and chew up the slots. Use the RIGHT Tool for the job - makes it a lot easier. Of course, don't expect your Honda Dealer's Service Tech to take anywhere near the care if they do your oil change !!! You are lucky if they put all the fasteners back securely, and they will most likely OVERFILL your oil level,
@@gsdmaxima9643 I'm glad your very technical about this stuff. Unfortunately the average Joe's do not have correct tools and will usually have to work with what they have. My fasteners did not get stripped. Also they aren't that tight to begin with. Here are the technical numbers I did not mention in the video. Maybe I should add them in the comments below my video to clear things up. 1.5L engine (Check your owners manual) -- If you are not replacing oil filter -- 3.5 qt -- If you are replacing oil filter -- 3.7 qt 2.0L engine (Check your owners manual) -- If you are not replacing oil filter -- 4.2 qt -- If you are replacing oil filter -- 4.4 qt Thanks for your critical review. Helps to make better videos.
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Thank you for not spending 18 minutes of a 20 minute video showing us your wife/girlfriend, your dog, your other cars or what your house looks like....I can now go change my oil..
Thanks for the comment. I tried to get staright to the point.
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377 and you did an excellent job I look forward to more videos involving you Civic....
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377 professional job man....v nice
Why my 74 datsun oil change took only 2 minutes. So sad this will consume 18 to do what are cars coming to
The absolute best walk-through and camera angles. Thank you for a no-nonsense video.
💜
Straight Forward.
No Stupid music.
No Bs.
Just clear voice. Salute.
EXCELLENT tutorial. Concise and complete. You even mentioned the correct torque for installation of the drain bolt - something ignored by many videos of this type.
Excellent camera placement, lighting, and editing. Great work.
Before putting the belly pan back on, might I suggest running the engine first to locate any leakage if necessary, many of us may think we tightened everything down until the oil light comes back on for low oil. Then the belly pan would be a mess lol and you'd have to repeat the steps. Some people like to hand tighten the filter (I do) but some may not have the seal seated properly (not sure how unless you cross thread).
This was really well put together. Great job, John!
Couldn’t have asked for a better video.
Thank you for a very concise video without any waste. I really appreciate the informative and short instructions. Well done!
Thank you! This lets me go into my oil change with little unknowns to worry about.
I'm here because I'm tired of my local honda dealers in Queens, NY ripping me off not doing services I paid for and trying to up sell me a wheel alignment with 3K miles on the odometer and a fuel injector cleaning service that I know are not necessary while not doing the complimentary fluid top offs. WTF Paragon honda and Hillside honda!!!!
Great video but I'm really jealous of your driveway setup where it angles downward. Without that , Ramps are pretty much impossible to use without jacking the car up slightly first. Lol
Nice video. I'd recommend adding some oil and ensure no leaks before adding the underbody cover.
I think it is less than 4 quarts, to get the oil level in between the two markign on the dipstick. The manual has pretty detailed quantities.
I'm glad you know how to read. I also added the details in the video description.
What's a good brand of oil to buy or does it matter?
Thanks a bunch! First and only vedio I needed and clicked on. Very informative!
This video is perfect! Great angels and great walk-through! Thank you!
Loved your video! My only question is, where do you dispose the old oil? Might be silly, but it might be good to know where to properly dispose of it.
LEON, many times you can return the old oil to the auto parts store (Auto Zone, O’ Reilly’s, Advanced) and they recycle it.
The usual interval for an oil chane on the 2019 Civic is 7,500 miles, isn't it? Also, would it make sense to run the engine and check for leaks at plug and filter before putting the plastic undercover back on? Seems you could do that while the vehicle is on ramps, eh? Your thoughts?
Doing the checks for leaks while on ramps and panels are off is a great idea. Just won't work for checking the oil level since the car is at an angle.
I'm just doing my oil change at every 3000 due to personal preference. As long as youre changing your oil regularly then you should be good.
The oil percentage? Is it based on how long the oil was used? Or does it really sense the oil viscosity?
@kurtsam5972, it could be how long the engine oil is used, the number of miles, the type of driving (city vs. hwy), hot/cold cycles, rpm’s.
Thank you very much for the great help in making this to the point and very informative video.
im just starting to do my oil changes myself and went under my car today and i guess walmart just decided to air tighten my drain plug as tight as humanly possibly and now it wont come off any tips
This is how I found out my car is missing the skid plate you removed at the beginning :/
Question. When I looked up the fasteners, it showed black clips.
Where do those go exactly?
Because when I removed the splash guard, I didn't see them. Same with your video, I didn't see them.
Did you remove extra or lose fasteners?
THANKS for showing you are awesome.
how often do you think it's recommended that I change the oil filter? (kms/months)
I just checked the owner's manual. There are no recommended intervals. Mainly refers to use the maintnance minder.
I personally do mine everyone 3,000 mi. Just my preference. 5,000 mi at most.
Some may argue Synthetic oils are good up to 15,000 mi or more.
If you don't drive your car then have it changed at least twice in 1 year.
Bravo! This is great work. Thanks!!
GREAT VIDEO BROTHER! Can you link the washers?
www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~washer~drain~plug~94109-14000.html
Great job....fully detailed
I thought the flat plate covering the bottom means its solid state, no user serviceable parts inside. Like a sealed bearing. What is this goo you show.
For some reason I was thinking you have to back your car off the ramps before you put all the oil in...but it looks like you did the entire oil change while on ramps
Thanks for making this video
When I do oil change I do 3.5 qts only because of the oil dilution, oil level always rises up so im leaving room for that
Great video, thank you this was very clear.
Great Video!
What's the purpose of having that plastic cover underneath the engine in the first place? Can the car do without it? How many removals / re-installs can the flimsy plastic cover/screws withstand with each oil change before something breaks? Is it possible to make a cut-out on the cover to avoid having to remove it every time an oil change is done?
You're referring to the undercover shield?
It's supposed to protect underneath and keep out dirt and debris. Also I think its supposed to help with the air flowing underneath the car as well as the air flowing through the engine bay. Could be wrong on this idea.
There are options to get metal ones. Not sure how they perform, but give it a shot.
www.ebay.com/i/373063836760?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377
My previous car (Mazda3) had a similar plastic shield. I had purchased the car new, and after only a few oil changes, that shield started to come loose (I guess the oil change mechanic applied too much torque on the plastic fasteners. Eventually it cracked and dangled down at one corner and started scraping the ground. The dealer wanted $135 for a new shield. I duly removed it and went without it, until the day I junked the car after more than 10 years.
@@msbrownbeast the retainers holding the lower shield is not plastic on these cars. They're like cast metal. Only time will tell how long they'll last.
Thank you very much Sir.
You are most welcome.
If the maintenance code is “A” do I have to replace the filter like you showed?
Replace filter every time you replace oil
Awesome, very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome vid, need for my new red ‘19 civic
Good right to the point video good job
Thanks for great video.
I didn't see anywhere in the manual how much oil you are supposed to put in. Did they actually not put that info in there? It's not in the oil section. I noticed my last oil change place added 4.5 Q on my 1.5 Engine (Sport model).
Its in the manual. I'll look up the page when I get home.
Check page 139 in your owners manual.
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377 I did again. No quantity is specified there in the 2019 Owners Guide. Only shows you how to measure using dipstick.
@@trencher7 my manual says 3.7 qt with oil filter. Honda says 3.9 qt with filter. This is on a 1.5L turbo
@@johnsneverendinglistofrand1377 Interesting. Is it the "Owners Guide"? Mine just talks about setting the Maintenance Minder on that page. What started all of this for me is I normally do my own oil changes and my son took it to an oil change shop while at college. I just drained it and 5 quarts came out of my 1.5L. I was pretty mad and will be giving them a call. They wrote down that they put 4.5 QT in, but there was more in there. 4.5 QT was what the previous model Accords would take.
Solid walkthrough! Thank you
GREAT VIDEO. THANKS
Why did they even change it to this expensive synthetic if they're still be 3000 miles? Did the life mileage expectancy go up?
If you grab the 5 quart mobile 1 oils from Walmart then it's cheap. I just switched over to Kirkland. 2 5 quarts bottles for cheap. No problems yet. You can drive alot longer on the oil. I just prefer to change mine early.
A Primo quality video
Well done
Thanks man!
Thank you!!
How much fluid does it take please?
In video description.
3.9 qts with filter change.
What happens when you put to much oil
Possibility of ruining your oil seals causing oil to leak.
Does anyone notice there are like lines that look like cracks on the oil pan? I am wondering if it's normal.
Cast aluminum.
Normal.
Good job
My civic doesn't have the undercarriage lol😢 60% oil life
The undercarriage is very flimsy and sometimes even the hardware gets loose over time. I almost lost mine a few times going on long trips. I ended up having to use blue thread lock to make sure the 2 front screws didn't come loose again. Never been a problem since.
How many quarts??
If you have a 1.5L engine (Check your owners manual)
-- If you are not replacing oil filter
-- 3.5 qt
-- If you are replacing oil filter
-- 3.7 qt
If you have a 2.0L engine (Check your owners manual)
-- If you are not replacing oil filter
-- 4.2 qt
-- If you are replacing oil filter
-- 4.4 qt
After engine is filled with motor oil, start your engine for a good 10-15 seconds and then shut it off. Check the dipstick to see if its at the top line. If not, add oil ass needed. If its passed the top line, drain some oil as needed by removing the drain plug below the vehicle. When completed, start the car again and shut off. Recheck dipstick.
John's neverending list of random things to do hey thanks for taking the time to reply I just feel better doing it my self because I know people don’t replace the filter when u pay to do it great video
@@dannyal467 thanks. I'm glad it was very informative.
Great video, up to the point about adding 4 Quarts !!!! and then the causal comment, if that was too much on the dipstick, drain some out.
Drain some out is a PITA, especially when the skip plate has been re-installed.
Also, you should wait some time after the engine has stopped, before checking oil level on the dipstick.
A far better procedure is to only fill with 3.5 quarts. Run engine for a few minutes, wait 10 minutes before measuring oil, and then proceed to add oil if necessary, little at a time, run engine, wait measure , until you are at the TOP mark of the dipstick.
Takes a little time, but can be done over an extended period of a few day.
The BIG ADVANTAGE of accurate setting the oil level to a known, remembered level, is that going forward, you can get a much better idea of any oil level changes -- typically due to oil dilution, or is a bad situation, an oil leak.
Also, use the CORRECT size Flat Screwdriver for those 1/4 turn fasteners. His was way too small. The correct size makes it far easier to turn the fasteners, the screwdriver is less likely to slip and chew up the slots. Use the RIGHT Tool for the job - makes it a lot easier.
Of course, don't expect your Honda Dealer's Service Tech to take anywhere near the care if they do your oil change !!! You are lucky if they put all the fasteners back securely, and they will most likely OVERFILL your oil level,
@@gsdmaxima9643 I'm glad your very technical about this stuff. Unfortunately the average Joe's do not have correct tools and will usually have to work with what they have. My fasteners did not get stripped. Also they aren't that tight to begin with.
Here are the technical numbers I did not mention in the video. Maybe I should add them in the comments below my video to clear things up.
1.5L engine (Check your owners manual)
-- If you are not replacing oil filter
-- 3.5 qt
-- If you are replacing oil filter
-- 3.7 qt
2.0L engine (Check your owners manual)
-- If you are not replacing oil filter
-- 4.2 qt
-- If you are replacing oil filter
-- 4.4 qt
Thanks for your critical review. Helps to make better videos.
Pre fill stop the nonsense
ASMR?
So helpful!!! Thank you!
Well Done!