How-to: Changing engine oil on a 1993 Civic (EG)

Pepboys charges around $20.00 and wal*mart charges around $30 for an oil change. Dealers cost about $30 - 50, and they all take longer than what it takes to do it yourself. You can save about 20 mins (I've seen the guys at wal*mart say 45 mins and they were not busy!) and at least $6.

Happy Wrenching!

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[khrixtian18]

awesome video, only it didn't work for me cuz the drain plug wouldn't turn =\ not im forced to take it to pepboys.

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@khrixtian18 Not necessarily. You can invest in a breaker bar and use that. It will be a one time charge for the tool but if you plan on doing this maintenance all the time it'll pay for itself after the second time using it.

You can also "borrow" loaner tools from autozone if there is one near you.

[NESkid64]

another fun thing about changing your own oil...you KNOW you put the drain plug back on!! sometimes the guys at Pep Boys like to be funny and not do that !!

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@NESkid64

I've heard HORROR stories about quick lube places making that mistake quite often. Fortunately I never had to experience that nightmare.

[9154andres]

thanks for da vid but i got a question how come u use 10-30w and not 5-30w which the manual ask for please reply thank you!

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@9154andres

Rule of thumb (***NOTES THIS IS NOT LAW!***).

For older engines it's best to use oil a little thicker than a brand new engine because the seals and gaskets are more worn and will let a thinner oil pass through them easier.

Thicker oil is also better in warmer climates (I'm in so-cal) because it takes longer to thin out during heavy driving conditions (so-cal traffic can be pretty brutal).

Thinner oils are usually good in colder climates and I think (KEY WORD THINK!) emissions.

[lmind2]

I really appreciate you making this video. It's always a very good thing to know where the oil drain plug & filter is located before you get started on a job like this. I have a '96 Civic with 232K+ miles so she gets pure synth. An oil change from Express Oil & Lube runs $75 w/ tax, or you can pick up a gallon of the same stuff they use at Walmart for $20 and an 8-dollar filter and save a butt-ton!

[Osiriss19]

@rocky0240 Yes. Harbor Freight does sell oil wrench tools I believe in the automotive section x

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@9154andres

Right. It's only REALLY needed if the filter is on pretty tight and can't be taken off by hand.

[juneya23]

with the places here its 40 dollars and up for a oil change getting cheap oil, im gonna go do it myself and use the good stuff

[NESkid64]

@CCAAASSSCCAAAA your telling me!!

also, thanks for the great video!!