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Did my second oil change on the Fit. Decided to use a floor jack and jack stand instead of the Rhino ramp.



Filter used: Purolator PureOONE PL14610

Oil: Mobile 1 0W20
Mobil 1 0W-20 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil - Walmart.com

Drain Plug washer:
OEM Part Number: 94109-14000

I will update this post once I cut open the used PureONE filter.

 

Recently, there has been many post on Bobistheoilguy forum about the lack of quality on these filters. Although most post were regards to the Purolator "classic" line, there were a few post regards to the PureOne filters having the same issues.

I've been using PureOne filters for the past 10 years on all my cars and decided to finally open one up and see what all the fuss was about.

 

Fram makes the OEM Honda oil filters. Honda uses the TG7317 as their own oil filter. If you want a tough oil filter, WIX is one of the best aftermarket filters. NAPA Auto Parts filters are made by WIX. Another decent filter I've used is made by Champion Labs. Champion sells under the STP and AC Delco brands. The STP brands do not have a direct equivalent to the Honda filters, but AC Delco does. STP's 6607 is a slighty undersized filter, while Delco's PF2057 is the same size as the OEM filter.

 

I'll be using the Magnetti Marelli (Mopar aftermarket) 1AMFL00003. MSRP $5.39.

 

0w20 oil si very thin and ideal for fuel saving.
In Italy this oil is not adviced by Honda dealers. They put 10W40 which is terrible for fuel saving. Certain aereas of my country can be very hot so dealers say that this way engine is more protected. I don't quite agree, but the issue is that the oil cap does not mention at all the type of oil to use and the manual gives a very wide range. So where is the truth?

 

My manual doesn't give a wide range.

Here:
http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/p...3/K61313OM.pdf

What exactly does your owner's manual say?

 

The manual for my L1.2 B 90 HP engine gives a wide range of opportunities starting from 0w20; 0w30; 5w20; 5w30; 10W30; 10W40 but also 15W50!

 

Wow! Lots of room for personal preference (and error) there. Your dealer wants to use the 10w40. Personally, I'd stay with the 0w20 or 5w20, maybe move to the 10W30 if I lived in a really hot place- like where it stayed over 100 degrees for a few months at a time.

But I'm not a chemist or otherwise an authority on motor oil. The dealers are what passes for an authority, and their recommendation is within Honda's specs. It's best not to call them idiots if you ever plan on needing them, and if you have any strong preference for the lighter weight oils just come across as odd and picky.

 

Great DIY video! I'm glad to see Honda made changing the oil in the Fit very simple. Getting to the filter on my 08 Si is a PITA, and it leaks oil all down the backside of the engine. I'm glad to see that the filter is easily accessible, and located at the bottom of the engine so it doesn't make a mess when removed.

 

Thanks for making a video. Just a tip about checking the level though. I noticed the dipstick was measured with the front of the car in the air.

When the car is tilted by jacking up the front it is tough to get an accurate dipstick reading. I typically fill it up to full (on the ramps) before cranking the engine. Then fire it up for about 10sec (don't like running it too long without checking again in case of a problem) to prime the oil filter. I usually roll it off the ramps at this point. Then shut it down and wait a couple minutes.
(If the low oil pressure light doesn't shut off immediately, turn off the car something is wrong!)

Take the final reading on level ground after waiting a couple minutes for drainback. If you take your dipstick reading immediately after shutdown you will overfill since there is oil in the cylinder head that hasn't drained back yet. Wait longer if your block and oil are really cold for some reason. But it's best to change the oil on a hot engine to get better drainage.

I like to double check levels after the next time I drive the car.

 

Red Rubber Funnel For Adding Oil

I did my first oil change today on our used 2013 Fit Sport. I found that jackstands weren't necessary. I snugly hung a 17mm box end wrench of the drain bolt, laid on the ground (on the driver's side, North America), put my foot on the wrench end and used leg muscle to break it loose. Nothing to it.

The most difficult part of the job was finding a funnel to add the fresh oil. That fill cap is in an awkward location. I finally located a nifty, smallish flexible rubber funnel which was perfect for the job.

 

I've found that's the only semi-difficult/maddening thing on my Fit. Spilled 1/2 of a quart even with a funnel on my last change. I thought it was closer to a quart and added another full one. Now I'm overfilled but don't see any signs of aeration so I'm just going to leave it until the next change. I did take the filter off twice to drain some out but I'm still 1/2" above the full mark on the dipstick. Live and learn I guess. Good idea on the flexible funnel though. I'll have to get one for next year.

 

I made a funnel out of a fuel treatment bottle that has its nozzle / snout aligned with the edge of the plastic bottle (see picture). Just carefully cut the bottom off when empty.

The snout easily fits / is held in place by the valve cover fill hole. The off-set brings the funnel reservoir out from under heater / air conditioner airbox tray over the engine.

When you want to stop to check the oil level but want to start the engine to circulate the oil before doing the final top-off, just drop the snout of the bottle into the top of your ~5 qt jug oil so any dripping isn't wasted.

This is one of my most used funnels and least costly.

 

Nice write up

 

I got oil drain plugs from FUMOTO for all my vehicles including my 2008 Fit Sport. I have been doing my own oil changes for years and this has been a huge time saver. It has not only made oil changes faster and cleaner, but it has allowed me to easily drain oil out if I put too much in with ease. The oil does come out slower though since the drain hole is smaller. No biggie.

You will have to look up the exact model for your Fit but mine is this style
I wouldn't worry about having the hose attachment or the clip locking thing (unless it comes free) - I've never had leaks with them. They aren't cheap but are well worth it imho.

 

So, if one lives in a hot, humid climate like the Philippines; what oil would you recommend? 10w40? The dealerships here are now pushing 0w20 which I think is for cold environments.

 

I use one of those tall funnels with the real long tube on the bottom. Obviously it won't stand up by itself in the valve cover, so I just zip-tie it to the hood prop rod. That way it stays upright and I can pour the oil with no spills. It sure looks silly though but it works.