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Old 31 Mar 2008, 12:11 pm
Joe
 
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Default Re: what type of oil for spring in 2000 Honda Civic?

On Mar 31, 11:54 am, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> Joe <joe5...@gmail.com> wrote innews:99981660-1ca7-4980-bb11-5fe0a2485ff3@a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>
> > remove old gasket from engine? That doesn't sound like a diy job, do I
> > need to take it in for that?

>
> You'd better read some of the links on that Google page I gave you.
>
> Aftermarket oil filter gaskets sometimes stick to the block and don't come
> off with the old filter. This means you have to reach up and pick it off
> with a fingernail. If you forget to check, and end up putting the new
> filter's gasket on top of the old one, the engine will lose all its oil
> first time you drive it. Genuine Honda oil filters are not prone to this
> problem.
>
> Do yourself a big favor that may save your life and/or your wallet: Read
> the links I posted earlier. This is not the kind of thing you can be spoon-
> fed.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/


oh ok, I get it, thanks for the info Tegger!
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