Today, we’re going to walk through the process of changing the oil in a Honda Civic. This tutorial is specifically for a 2017 Honda Civic sport touring hatchback with a manual transmission, but the general principles can be applied to other vehicles as well.
Before starting the oil change, it’s important to take the car for a quick drive to bring the engine up to operating temperature. This will help the oil heat up and drain out of the engine more effectively. However, it’s crucial to be cautious as both the engine and the oil will be hot.
For this oil change, you’ll need oil, an oil filter, a wrench, and a few ramps. Now, let’s dive into the step-by-step process:
Firstly, a metal tray underneath the engine needs to be removed to access the drain plug. This can be done by using a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the six screws holding the tray in place.
Next, a 17 millimeter socket wrench is used to remove the drain plug and allow the old oil to drain out of the engine. Once the old oil has fully drained, the drain plug is reinstalled to the engine.
After replacing the drain plug, the new oil filter is installed, and fresh oil is added to the engine. It’s recommended to put oil in the engine before reattaching the metal tray to prevent any oil spills or drips on the tray.
And with that, the oil change process is complete!
What car is the oil change being performed on?
The oil change is being performed on a 2017 Honda Civic sport touring hatchback with a manual transmission.
What materials are needed for the oil change?
You will need oil, oil filter, a wrench, and a metal tray for the oil drainage.
What precaution should be taken before removing the drain plug?
Before removing the drain plug, it is recommended to take the car for a quick drive to bring the engine up to operating temperature, but caution should be taken as the engine, oil, and exhaust will be hot.
What size of socket wrench is used for the drain plug?
A 17 millimeter socket wrench is used for the drain plug.