Changing oil Options

[RickJamesBish]

I know it's an elementary question, but I just need some opinions. I've put around 4000 miles on her and I'd like to keep everything as spry as possible, so therefore I'm going to have the oil changed regularly. How many of you do it on your own, and how easy is it to do? I'm guessing I won't need more than a catch pan and a couple tools.

Also, I know it's not "totally" necessary to do this a lot, but it's not abnormal to change it every 3000 miles, even if the oil light hasn't come on yet?

[samir0189]

Yep, I'm currently using 10W-30 Amsoil, but the interval is 24,000 miles or one year instead of what you have above.

Yeah I just chose a random one.

Yeah, try for 3000, just better that way (although you might not see a need to) and a good habit to get into. As far as changing the oil, thats real easy. Get one of those drip pans that double as a container (makes transport to oil recy easier). Pretty much warm up the motor a bit, jack it up, pop the bolt and watch it drain. Dont forget to dothe oil filter as well.

Okay, I will do that. What oil do you guys use/recommend, and where is this drain located exactly? And would the jack that came with the car (to change the tire) be fine, or would I need something else?

You don't really need to jack it up unless you have a larger build/body type or unless your car is lowered.

fram has gotten beter, they now remanufacture honda oil filters

Glad to hear that! I constantly get "OMG you use fram?!" from everyone. But I really don't see it as being all that bad, plus I don't live extremely close to a dealership to get OEM filters, and Fram is like the only other one in stores.