New Type R (FL5) Owner!

[Xmetal]

I wish the filter was in the engine bay like the S3 lol.
I hope my first oil change doing it myself goes well.

Me too! I've never been under a car for an oil change for almost 20 years using the extraction pump method! My e53 X5, e86 Z4MC, and 8V S3 all have a dipstick and the filter up top! Not sure if I want to mess with getting under the FL5 now

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[TolgaTypeR]

Me too! I've never been under a car for an oil change for almost 20 years using the extraction pump method! My e53 X5, e86 Z4MC, and 8V S3 all have a dipstick and the filter up top! Not sure if I want to mess with getting under the FL5 now

So on the type R you still use the extraction pump but go under it to change the filter? Confused now lol

 

[Cueyo]

That's why the ideal way to change your oil is to have a lift, God bless the might lift

 

[Xmetal]

So on the type R you still use the extraction pump but go under it to change the filter? Confused now lol

No. If I had to get under the car to change out the filter on the FL5, I won't bother with the extraction pump - there's no point. I'm questioning whether I want to do my own oil changes on the FL5. Since I'm out of the Honda scene for over 23 years, I'm still in search of an independent mechanic that I can trust with the FL5. I'm thinking having them do an oil change or minor work is a good way to gauge their competence?

 

[TolgaTypeR]

No. If I had to get under the car to change out the filter on the FL5, I won't bother with the extraction pump - there's no point. I'm questioning whether I want to do my own oil changes on the FL5. Since I'm out of the Honda scene for over 23 years, I'm still in search of an independent mechanic that I can trust with the FL5. I'm thinking having them do an oil change or minor work is a good way to gauge their competence?

As long as you get to watch and communicate even with them.
When my turbo was being installed on the FG2, I stayed there the whole 8 hours and watched and asked questions.
Right now im so stuck between doing my own oil change and worry about it not showing on the carfax, I do no want the warranty I paid for to go to waste.
I just cannot trust a place to do it. I need to also find an independent mechanic that does report the service.

 

[Xmetal]

As long as you get to watch and communicate even with them.
When my turbo was being installed on the FG2, I stayed there the whole 8 hours and watched and asked questions.
Right now im so stuck between doing my own oil change and worry about it not showing on the carfax, I do no want the warranty I paid for to go to waste.
I just cannot trust a place to do it. I need to also find an independent mechanic that does report the service.

The shop doesn't have to report the service for your warranty to stay intact. A receipt from an actual shop is worth more than a receipt of the parts I bought. They can always argue whether you actually did the oil changes even if you provide your own receipts of purchase items - you bought the parts, but did you actually change it? They usually don't have a leg to stand on with that argument with a receipt from an actual shop.

To me, I don't really care if it gets reported to carfax or not as long as I have a physical receipt for the work. If anything, it may cause more problems. One shop misreported the mileage on my Z4MC for some service and carfax red flaged it for mileage discrepancy! When I sold my Z4, the buyer did look at the carfax, but he cared more about my folder's full of receipt documentations than the carfax report!

 

[TolgaTypeR]

Not sure if mentioned as I only caught the last few replies on this page, but I highly suggest getting a magnetic oil drain plug (like from GoldPlug) over a fast release valve. Yes, the fast release valves are easy, but they may not drain out all metal particles due to the limited “valve” opening. A magnetic oil drain plug is cheap insurance that the crap is not floating around with your fluid, and is an early indicator if there’s a ton of wear on your engine if you get a bunch of iron crap stock to the magnet.
Any M14 x 1.5 magnetic drain plug works, but Gold Plug and Votex are usually recommended since they’re US made with proper metals.

Thanks for the info I will be purchasing the magnetic drain plug.

 

[blueroadster]

What's the point of using an extraction pump when you still have to get under the car to change out the filter? I do use this extraction pump on my wife's Audi S3 because the oil filter is right up top, which doesn't require me to get underneath the car at all. But the FL5's filter is under the car, so using this tool is somewhat pointless.

Valid point and this will show my laziness. For FL5 oil filter changes, yes I have to jack up the front to replace the filter but only do so at every other oil change (my OCI is 3-4k). This never really bothered me enough to install an oil filter relocation kit though. My other cars don't require jacking up the front to change the oil filter so overall, a lot of time has been saved using the extractor.

 

[TolgaTypeR]

Valid point and this will show my laziness. For FL5 oil filter changes, yes I have to jack up the front to replace the filter but only do so at every other oil change (my OCI is 3-4k). This never really bothered me enough to install an oil filter relocation kit though. My other cars don't require jacking up the front to change the oil filter so overall, a lot of time has been saved using the extractor.

Every other oil change. Interesting. And that's totally ok for the car?
I would like to just drain and add oil lol.
I used to have tools in Cali but when I moved to TX didnt bring much.
Have to purchase new tools and jack stands etc..
I miss the car scene in LA.

 

[Evox787]

First, I really dislike this website on Safari on my iPhone. OMG what a pain! Second, I got these ones because they are easy to raise the car at the center jack point, all because the ones I have from Walmart, for some reason, even using the anti-slip tape on the bottom, slip anyway on my garage and also on the driveway. These ones, even when I install my lip, will also be helpful, and I don’t need to fight the clutch to raise the car. I wish I could get some Quick Jack, but I can’t spend 2500 right now for one with all the accessories I need.

 

[blueroadster]

Every other oil change. Interesting. And that's totally ok for the car?
I would like to just drain and add oil lol.
I used to have tools in Cali but when I moved to TX didnt bring much.
Have to purchase new tools and jack stands etc..
I miss the car scene in LA.

Details regarding the OEM maintenance minder: The Honda Civic Type R (FL5) manufacturer-recommended oil change interval is the earlier of 12,500 miles or 12 months. Maintenance reminder aside, Honda’s factory recommendation allows for intervals up to 7,500 miles or one year (whichever comes first) under normal driving conditions.

That said, I am personally cool with changing the oil twice every 7k miles and filter once under normal driving conditions.

 

[blueroadster]

First, I really dislike this website on Safari on my iPhone. OMG what a pain! Second, I got these ones because they are easy to raise the car at the center jack point, all because the ones I have from Walmart, for some reason, even using the anti-slip tape on the bottom, slip anyway on my garage and also on the driveway. These ones, even when I install my lip, will also be helpful, and I don’t need to fight the clutch to raise the car. I wish I could get some Quick Jack, but I can’t spend 2500 right now for one with all the accessories I need.

I am in the same camp regarding QuickJack. Last month, the QuickJack 6000TLX Bundle (SKU 5175368) was on sale for $1,763.75 shipped. Sale ended on a Friday last month and I missed it by one day. Current price is ($2,075.00 shipped) where I am patiently waiting for the next holiday special price.

 

[TolgaTypeR]

First, I really dislike this website on Safari on my iPhone. OMG what a pain! Second, I got these ones because they are easy to raise the car at the center jack point, all because the ones I have from Walmart, for some reason, even using the anti-slip tape on the bottom, slip anyway on my garage and also on the driveway. These ones, even when I install my lip, will also be helpful, and I don’t need to fight the clutch to raise the car. I wish I could get some Quick Jack, but I can’t spend 2500 right now for one with all the accessories I need.

Texas! Represent lol.
Those are nice meaty tires, specs?
Are those ramps enough space to go under and comfortably change the oil.

 

[TolgaTypeR]

I replaced the black and white ones with the OEM, much better!

 

[Evox787]

Texas! Represent lol.
Those are nice meaty tires, specs?
Are those ramps enough space to go under and comfortably change the oil.

No, but it helps to get the center point on front of the car to raise it and put the jack stands easier without burning the clutch every time you try to use the other ones at least that’s what I experienced.

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