Change my own oil or go into dealership?

[mvela]

Oh trust me I'll have a YouTube video next time while doing it haha.

Also have you thought of what oil and filters you plan to use?

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[The Vyzitor]

Also have you thought of what oil and filters you plan to use?

 

[bakingpancake]

Also have you thought of what oil and filters you plan to use?

I have not, I was planning to research which oil I should use this weekend. I wanted to buy bulk from Costco so if you have any recommendations feel free to let me know

 

[NoelPR]

Do it yourself. There are a couple stories on this forum of people that right after an oil change everything their engines failed.
Is very easy for a dealer to use the improper oil, forget to put back the oil drain plug or even worse change the oil filter.

I had done a 10th Civic SI before isn't really a challenge. Is pretty straightforward.

 

[mvela]

You are right about that. What was I thinking lol

 

[mvela]

I have not, I was planning to research which oil I should use this weekend. I wanted to buy bulk from Costco so if you have any recommendations feel free to let me know

Like @Vyzitor mentioned, it’s a touchy subject. All I can say is there are many options that will work just fine. But I would stick with a full synthetic 0w-20 oil that is recommended. And just don’t go too cheap with the filters. I like the Filtech filters. These are the filters Honda used to use that everybody liked. Filtech changed their name and go by Hamp now. So I ordered them by the bulk since both my civics use the same filters. The part number is H1540-RTA-515, they are the Filtech A01 equivalent.

 

[The Vyzitor]

The only acceptable oil to run in your Civic

 

[blitz]

I used to have valvomax drain valve for my old corolla. I couldn't find the same for 2019 Honda Civic Si ( need to know the size to order it). I don't like the way fumoto valves operate and valvomax is better and reliable in every way

Here is the Valvomax oil drain plug:

The Fumoto and Valvomax oil drain valves sized in M14-1.5mm are for the Type R. I would check the drain bolt size for the Si. My only concern with the Valvomax is making sure not to lose the discharge connector (part with the male connector and hose), because using this is the only way to use the drain valve portion properly.

 

[mvela]

The only acceptable oil to run in your Civic

 

[mvela]

Here is the Valvomax oil drain plug:

The Fumoto and Valvomax oil drain valves sized in M14-1.5mm are for the Type R. I would check the drain bolt size for the Si. My only concern with the Valvomax is making sure not to lose the discharge connector (part with the male connector and hose), because using this is the only way to use the drain valve portion properly.

That’s pretty cool! So you don’t know if they make it for our cars?

 

[ltrinh]

That’s pretty cool! So you don’t know if they make it for our cars?

I used this one. It has little elbow for the drain tube connection but I don't use it. I use the drain pan since taking off the oil will spill oil anyway. Both Fumoto, which I use on other car, and this EZ Oil Drain Valve work fine.

 

[ebatr24]

That’s pretty cool! So you don’t know if they make it for our cars?

The one in his screenshot is literally for our car. I just bought one myself today for my CTR, really getting tired of messes when changing the oil. Need to come up with a better way to catch old oil, the valvomax will help but I hate transferring it back into the jugs to drop it off at the autoparts store.

 

[blitz]

That’s pretty cool! So you don’t know if they make it for our cars?

I checked the catalog parts index, and your Si uses this size (M14-1.5).

Any of these (Fumoto, Valvomax, or EZ-Drain as shown in two posts above this by Itrinh) in that size will work.

 

[bakingpancake]

I'm probably going to learn how to do it without any special draining tool first. Trying to save money for car parts

 

[Doc_Mello]

I just had mine done by Honda. Psh, I say let them do it. Keeps the resale value because I keep all the paperwork.

(Side note: my owner's manual didn't have any space for the Service Stamp! That's the first time I've ever had a book with no place to get the service person to sign off on the work. What is the world coming to?! Please let me know if I missed it. I looked through everything in the little pouch, twice!)

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