CleanSump
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Hey, he's fragile 'cause he's frigid,You have to take a tire off to change oil???
Hey, he's fragile 'cause he's frigid,You have to take a tire off to change oil???
You have to take a tire off to change oil???
I usually leave the wheel on and turn sharp right to access the filter, but it is easier with the wheel off. Also, the caliper was looking a little rough so I had to hit it with some silver paint!Honda 3.5 V6s have the filter tucked away in a hard to reach place, even when the vehicles on a lift. Taking the tire off makes it easier to remove and install. Just like 97-08 3800 equipped Pontiac Grand Prixs for example.
I've done that too, but finally decided just to plan on removing the wheel when I service those particular engines in those particular cars. Gives you some extra room to deal with a stubborn filter if you need it. On the GMs like that, taking the wheel off gives me an opportunity to inspect the oil pressure sensor, which are prone to leak.I usually leave the wheel on and turn sharp right to access the filter, but it is easier with the wheel off. Also, the caliper was looking a little rough so I had to hit it with some silver paint!
I service 3 1st gen Acura TSX with the mighty K24. If the filter is too tight, taking off the passenger tire saves a lotta grief.You have to take a tire off to change oil???
Not a big deal since tire rotation is required anyway.You have to take a tire off to change oil???
Glad to hear that one hand washes the other still holds truth today in some places with certain people. Little things in life....I cheated again this morning. 66 years old and don't change my own oil anymore. 2018 Subaru Forester with 62,000 miles total. About 5800 miles on the oil. Took it to my local shop that I know and trust. Did a Blackstone sample last change with 8076 miles on the oil. Came back good and said go 10,000 miles on the next change. I did not press that, cold in Iowa and have been letting it idle and warm up in the mornings, so I cut it back.
Cost me a whopping $28.92 while I sat in the chair and read a magazine for 25 minutes. (I supplied a Subaru oil filter, crush washer and Castrol Edge 10W-20 oil) Shop owner knows me well and does not care if I supply the goodies. Spent lot's of $ at his shop before, so he knows I never whine or complain about bills. Had an old Impala that I probably spend $5000.00 there over the years.
I just pay the bill, then flip out a $20.00 bill and say, buy donuts for yourself and the two other guys tomorrow AM. He appreciates that, as well as I do his service. If I call for an oil change, he just asks what day and time? Always works me into his schedule. Great guy!