[Marc999]

Hi guys/gals,

I have a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L 4 cylinder, 5MT. Had it for ~ 2 weeks.

I've read about these Fumoto oil drain valves and am pretty interested.
The main website lists F-106N (with nipple) and that the adapter ADP-106 is required.

Yet, I've read some reports of the I4 2007 engine not needing the adapter.

(1) Can someone here with a 7th generation I4 please confirm yes/no to the adapter?

(2) Any issues with crud etc. getting lodged into the valve, clogging up?

I've never done my own oil changes before, but am certainly willing to give it a try in the interest of saving $ and learning something in the process.
I'm terrified by the idea of jacks/stands or ramps, but my understanding is that I can crawl underneath.

I'm actually excited about it; buying an oil catch pan, oil filter wrench and filter. I've got a nice 5 liter jug of Castrol GTX 5w-20 ready to go

cheers,
Marc

 

[2006accord4]

No adapter is needed for the Fumoto.

You still need to jack up the car to get to the oil filter. Hondas are very easy to jack. Ramps are scary to drive onto.

 

[2006accord4]

2006 MT 4cyl. No adapter.

 

[mobiless2]

I remove my oil filter from the top, just make sure you relocate catch can under filter location.

 

[Drew03Accord]

Hi guys/gals,

I have a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L 4 cylinder, 5MT. Had it for ~ 2 weeks.

I've read about these Fumoto oil drain valves and am pretty interested.
The main website lists F-106N (with nipple) and that the adapter ADP-106 is required.

Yet, I've read some reports of the I4 2007 engine not needing the adapter.

(1) Can someone here with a 7th generation I4 please confirm yes/no to the adapter?

(2) Any issues with crud etc. getting lodged into the valve, clogging up?

I've never done my own oil changes before, but am certainly willing to give it a try in the interest of saving $ and learning something in the process.
I'm terrified by the idea of jacks/stands or ramps, but my understanding is that I can crawl underneath.

I'm actually excited about it; buying an oil catch pan, oil filter wrench and filter. I've got a nice 5 liter jug of Castrol GTX 5w-20 ready to go

cheers,
Marc

Used one back when I had my Infiniti. Didn't have any crud problems but it does make the oil drain out pretty slowly, so it takes longer to change the oil. Nice to flip the little lever though and walk away.

 

[BLCKFLSH]

You can't do an oil change, without jacking up the car, unless you drive the car over a drainage ditch or something to make the ground lower between the wheels. I've done that before, and it works great with the right amount of dip between the wheels. If you do use a jack, use jack stands also. Never trust a jack alone.

 

[2tango2]

what is so scary about ramps? I use Rhino ramps for my wife's Fit, my Silverado and my previous cars with no issues.....something different on the Accord?

 

[2006accord4]

I'm always afraid I'm going to drive right off of the ramps. I have a set since I live in a townhouse with only a carport. But ramps are the safest since there is a slope in the parking areas.

 

[Dan]

You can't do an oil change, without jacking up the car, unless you drive the car over a drainage ditch or something to make the ground lower between the wheels. I've done that before, and it works great with the right amount of dip between the wheels. If you do use a jack, use jack stands also. Never trust a jack alone.

This. I don't care how much time you save by using just a jack. it will save your life.

 

[Marc999]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm not exactly mechanically inclined, so that's why I was leery about using jack/stands or ramps properly. I realize it's not rocket science but just wanted to see if it was possible to change the oil by sliding my body under. I've read you can turn the wheels to the far right to access the oil filter from the passenger side wheel well.
Willing to learn though; if ramp or jack/stand is mandatory, so be it. I've heard those horror stories of ramps collapsing or jack/stands failing. Don't know if those are old wives tales or what not.

 

[2006accord4]

Marc999, are you going to try synthetic or regular oil? Synthetic is the way to go for this car.

Honda or a quality oil filter only. I've been using Honda's oil filter, but I'm going to try Mobile 1 filter next time. Its more expensive but I only change my oil every 8 months.

This one is a good filter wrench.

You can buy oil change reminder stickers on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-STATIC-C...NG-STUFFER-/130807629933?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item1e74be086d&vxp=mtr

 

[Marc999]

Hmm, I'll probably go with conventional oil 5w/20, as per the manual. I know it specs. 0w/20 synthetic as well and likely better, yet the price can be a kicker in my pants.

I usually get the oil / filter changed every 5-6,000 Kilometers when using conventional. This is almost 100% city driving. Winters can get to -20 degrees Celcius (with wind chill) at the worst. Lots of stop/go driving.

Lately, prices at Walmart or Canadian Tire are ~ $16 Cdn./ 5 L jug conventional Castrol GTX, Valvoline, Mobil 1, when on sale. The Penzoil Platinum, Mobil 1 synthetics are upwards of $40-50 Cdn. / 5 L jug lately. I just missed out on a $20 4.73L jug of Valvoline Synpower

I think I just have to time my purchases better if I'm going to get into this.

I know I can find Purolator Classic / PureOne, Fram Toughguard, or Wix oil filters in my neck of the woods for reasonable prices, so that's not a problem.

Now, I'm was used to driving a 1995 Maxima and although the power in both the Accord and that car is great, I found the Maxima (500,000 + Kilometers) much quieter.

Does full synthetic, or even blends, make our 4 cylinder Accords a little quieter say in 1,2,3rd gears when accelerating? Doesn't really bother me, just curious.

 

[2005 6mt]

I had a 97' ES300 before my V6 sedan and miss the quiet too. The Accord just isn't a near luxury car even by 1990's NVH standards, though the 7.5g V6 is better than the I4. Synthetic could theoretically make it run quieter. In my experience slightly smoother is a realistic expectation. If the extra 15$ isn't a huge deal and you'd like to have longer OCI's than by all means pickup some Mobil one or Castrol edge, pennzoil Platinum etc. at Wally world.

 

[II Kings 9:20]

9th Gen here but I saw the topic and had to reply. I have used the Fumoto valve on every car I own for the last 7-8 years and they are superb. The nipple (N model) is great (I have the more messy non N also) and I leave my hose attached tucked up along the frame rail on my MDX and previous Ody. It makes oil chages enjoyable.

Re: ramps and jacks. Never trust any single system to elevate a car you are slithering under on your back. I use Rhino ramps and supplement with jack stands AND a hydraulic floor jack. Would be a real shame to have wifey and kids have to step over the grease spot on the garage floor left by your crushed head.

Any of you guys try an S2000 filter which is much larger than the lawnmower sized filter Honda uses on most cars. I have never seen a car filter so tiny. Seems it could go into bypass mode with no filtration real quick.

 

[II Kings 9:20]

Used one back when I had my Infiniti. Didn't have any crud problems but it does make the oil drain out pretty slowly, so it takes longer to change the oil. Nice to flip the little lever though and walk away.

Yep, flip open the valve, go watch more of the game, come back, and voila all drained out.