I've done several 1st time oil change services on Honda Accord 4 bangers over the past years.Just did an oil change on my son's new 2020 civic. 2.0. Oil drain plug on it was a breeze, but Honda must have employed a gorilla to put the filter on. Took me almost 30 minutes to get it off. I always hate the first oil change on a new vehicle.
Yeah, Subaru went from a 17mm to a 14 mm drain bolt head a few years back. Seems to have softened the metal as well. When they get installed at the factory they paint the drain bolt. Seems to even have paint in the threads on the pan. To the credit of the dealer who did the last change, they did have the new plug installed with about the correct tightness. No biggie to get it out this time, easy peasy.
Just did an oil change on my son's new 2020 civic. 2.0. Oil drain plug on it was a breeze, but Honda must have employed a gorilla to put the filter on. Took me almost 30 minutes to get it off. I always hate the first oil change on a new vehicle.
2002 Ford Crown Victoria
Vortech supercharged 4.6 2v V8
Out: Amsoil Dominator 5w20, Wix 51372 filter
In: Amsoil Dominator 5w20, Wix 51372 filter
Its always interesting to see what's on the day's service agenda, but I prefer the extra income for servicing them versus the responsibility of owning them. I wouldn't trade places with my acquaintance.So many cool cars you get to change oil on,I'm jealous