How to Change the Oil on a 2007 Honda Civic
The engine oil in a 2007 Honda Civic is designed to lubricate the internal engine parts and prevent friction. As time passes, dirt accumulates in the engine oil and it loses its ability to properly lubricate engine components. This oil should be changed every 3000-miles or 3-months. The oil filter should also be changed along with the engine oil. Engine oil and replacement oil filters are available from auto parts stores and Honda dealerships.
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Things You'll Need
- Automotive jack
- Jack stands
- Wheel chocks
- Metric box-end wrench set
- Oil filter pliers
- 5 quarts 5W-20 engine oil
- Oil filter
Instructions
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Shut down the engine and place the Civic's transmission in park or first gear (manual). Apply the emergency brake and open the hood. Disconnect the negative battery terminal using the battery terminal wrench.
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Raise the front of the vehicle using the automotive jack and support it with jack stands. Chock the rear wheels. Place a drain pan underneath the engine. Crawl underneath the vehicle and remove the oil drain plug using a metric box-end wrench. Allow the oil to drain into the pan and replace the drain plug once the flow of oil stops.
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Unscrew the oil filter using the oil filter pliers. Lubricate the rubber gasket on the new oil filter with clean engine oil and install it until it is hand-tight.
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Remove the oil filler cap from the engine and pour in 4.5 quarts of SAW 5W-20 engine oil. Replace the filler cap and lower the vehicle to the ground with the automotive jack. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and start the engine. Check for oil leaks.
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Tips & Warnings
Oil filter pliers are special pliers that are designed to grip the oil filter, making it easier to loosen. They are available from auto parts stores and automotive tool manufacturers.
