Wednesday, March 21, 2007

My First Oil Change

2/24/07
mileage = 78092

I did my first oil change and put some Mobil 1 Synthetic oil in the car. The biggest problem I had was removing the oil filter. An adjustable wrench that looks like a claw couldn't get the filter off, so I wouldn't recommend it. There isn't much room underneath the car, so I don't know what oil filter wrench works besides the cap style.

Apparently the filter I got from Honda is made by Fram. Everything I've read says Fram should be avoided at all costs.

Here are some notes about oil filters for 99 Honda Civics.

Oil Filters
Amsoil EAO020 $ 15.30 from official site, shipping not included
WIX 51334 $ 7.90 from amsoil, shipping not included
NAPA Gold FIL1334 $ 6.79 3.252",82.6 mm OD from official site, shipping not included
Mobil1 M1-104 $ 9.88 3.12" outer diameter (OD), advanced auto parts
PureOne PL14459 $ 5.88 from advance auto parts
Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (Fram) $ 8.99 Honda Dealership

1 comment:

mike said...

Why should it be avoided? I also have Fram Filters. Should I change brand?