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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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How much oil does a b18c take and since I can't jack uphe front of my car... which side would be better to jack up, if any.. so all of the oil drains out.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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i believe its four quarts and jack up the driver side.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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the newer vtec honda engines usually take about 4.2 liters which converts to roughly 4.4 quarts.

i dont see many vtecs where i work, pennzoil, but im pretty sure that is the right amout... just check at 4 and then add till you are content... its the best way to do it.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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^^i concur


you should get some ramps though, $30 at car place. gets your car higher up.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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i use ramps when i change my oil . I agree they work really well and seem to be pretty safe. Just make sure you line them up right and nothing is underneath them(so they don't slide)

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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Originally posted by Ronin
i use ramps when i change my oil . I agree they work really well and seem to be pretty safe. Just make sure you line them up right and nothing is underneath them(so they don't slide)

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um, and make sure someone is with you, your tires aren't wet, and when your friend says stop, stop.




uhh, not like i know from experience....
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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Default Re: Dumb oil change question

Originally posted by Slacker
How much oil does a b18c take and since I can't jack uphe front of my car... which side would be better to jack up, if any.. so all of the oil drains out.
Why can't you jack up your car?
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Originally posted by CivicSiRacer
Why can't you jack up your car?

:werd: i wouldn't anyway, too dangerous. but you should still be able to jack it up
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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You're right, that IS a dumb question, but at least you got some help.
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Old Jul 13, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by 99civic_love
:werd: i wouldn't anyway, too dangerous. but you should still be able to jack it up
You wouldn't jack up your car cause it's too dangerous? Then how do you work under your car? You must be skinny
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