Changing the $@#!# oil
Car = 2.3s
I've changed the oil (3) times now and I honestly think it takes me longer each time. What is the deal and why do they make it such a pain in the &#@ Enuff w/ my ranting. Everything is cake except for the stupid filter. I've now purchased (2) of the "special tools" and neither one will grip the thing unless I line the inside of the wrench w/ duct or electrical tape. The biggest problem I'm having is that the filter drain plug doesn't actually drain all of oil out; when I remove the filter housing, a whole bunch more oil comes out. Here lies my problem b/c this oil has now completely greased up the inside of my filter wrench; making my rig job useless. I then have to remove that tape and re-do it so I can re-install the filter housing. Does anyone have any advice on an easier method or if I'm doing something wrong?? Please, no replies telling me to take it to the dealer b/c that's not going to happen; not for an oil change. Any other useful advice is appreciated. |
Nothing useful here...just wanted to reassure you you're not losing your mind. It is getting harder and taking more time. Valvaline struggled today checking mine for the third time (15K miles), took them 45 minutes and I know those guys in my local shop are pretty good. (not true of all valvaline shops) The had trouble with 3 of the skid plate bolts...then the filter.
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Originally Posted by blakeo
(Post 400569)
Nothing useful here...just wanted to reassure you you're not losing your mind. It is getting harder and taking more time. Valvaline struggled today checking mine for the third time (15K miles), took them 45 minutes and I know those guys in my local shop are pretty good. (not true of all valvaline shops) The had trouble with 3 of the skid plate bolts...then the filter.
It takes me 20 minutes each to do the Protege and RSX and 1.5 hours to do the 3. It's absolutely absurd.:FIREdevil |
No advice yet, so let me throw this out. For those that change their own, do you have to rig your wrench like I do?? If NO, where did u get yours?
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I had a terrible time figuring this out ... until I read this guide and bought the suggested tools in the guide ... and now it still sux ... but at least I know how to do it properly.
http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-pag...DIY+Oil+Change Hope this makes your life easier. |
Originally Posted by Spidertaker23
(Post 400596)
I had a terrible time figuring this out ... until I read this guide and bought the suggested tools in the guide ... and now it still sux ... but at least I know how to do it properly.
http://robert.aitchison.org/tiki-pag...DIY+Oil+Change Hope this makes your life easier. http://www.aitchison.org/robert/Mazd...YOilChange.htm Let me ask u this, did u buy the filter wrench from the link that he has posted? If so, does yours work w/o having to rig it like I do? |
Yea I bought the tools from the exact websites that he suggested through his links ... and they worked perfectly.
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Originally Posted by Spidertaker23
(Post 400616)
Yea I bought the tools from the exact websites that he suggested through his links ... and they worked perfectly.
Good lord, maybe I am a moron. So, no tape on the inside of the filter wrench 4 you? Is there a trick to it? Without the tape, the wrench just rotates around the filter housing as if it were a perfect circle. So, what r u doing that I'm not?? |
If you have a 2.3s and you bought the tools from the specified websites ... I honestly don't know what you would doing wrong. Does your car look like the pictures that are provided ... maybe take a picture of what the under part of you car looks like and/or the filter that you have.
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Originally Posted by Spidertaker23
(Post 400627)
If you have a 2.3s and you bought the tools from the specified websites ... I honestly don't know what you would doing wrong. Does your car look like the pictures that are provided ... maybe take a picture of what the under part of you car looks like and/or the filter that you have.
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Originally Posted by x2lacrosse
(Post 400553)
Car = 2.3s
I've changed the oil (3) times now and I honestly think it takes me longer each time. What is the deal and why do they make it such a pain in the &#@ Enuff w/ my ranting. Everything is cake except for the stupid filter. I've now purchased (2) of the "special tools" and neither one will grip the thing unless I line the inside of the wrench w/ duct or electrical tape. The biggest problem I'm having is that the filter drain plug doesn't actually drain all of oil out; when I remove the filter housing, a whole bunch more oil comes out. Here lies my problem b/c this oil has now completely greased up the inside of my filter wrench; making my rig job useless. I then have to remove that tape and re-do it so I can re-install the filter housing. Does anyone have any advice on an easier method or if I'm doing something wrong?? Please, no replies telling me to take it to the dealer b/c that's not going to happen; not for an oil change. Any other useful advice is appreciated. |
Originally Posted by rsx type s
(Post 400634)
I do oil changes on them on a daily basis , I do not remove the allen key plug , just crack the cartridge free, with a regular band type filer wrench , unscrew cartridge until it starts to leak oil , let drip for a minute ,then remove, tilt and pour remainder in container . Clean out entirely with brake clean , then reinstall.
Ok, I'll give the band-type wrench a whirl, but what about when you re-apply the housing?? How to u properly torque it w/ a band-type (or do you)? BTW, are u a fellow RSX owner? R U on CRSX? |
Yes i just put it back on with the band wrench . What ever you do ,,,,do not use the 3 finger gear type , it will crack the housing . Mazda does have a complete set for all our models . It's a set of metal cup type that fits very snug and has 3/8 drive , for a ratchet. Oh and yes Mazda tech , owner of Rsx / s...on crsx as well.
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u know what i learned today.. mazda recommends not using FUll synthetic.. the actually prefer a reg oil.. or if u must a syn blend...
My dealer service guy, said he has to attend mazda training classes, & he said they covered that in tha last training.. that they dont want straight syn in thier engines... so loooks like im be changing from my Mobil 1 to something else... heh |
Originally Posted by :: Gusto ::
(Post 400650)
u know what i learned today.. mazda recommends not using FUll synthetic.. the actually prefer a reg oil.. or if u must a syn blend...
My dealer service guy, said he has to attend mazda training classes, & he said they covered that in tha last training.. that they dont want straight syn in thier engines... so loooks like im be changing from my Mobil 1 to something else... heh Hmmm, wonder why that would be. That sucks b/c I just put in a fresh batch of synthetic. |
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