Well aren't you just a know-it-all!


"twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:VNM2f.14030$sE3.2556@lakeread07...
> Well you would have to be a moron to remove the old filter, and see that
> the gasket is not there on the filter, it would have to be still stuck to
> the engine block!
>
> Tom
>
>
> "catchafly" <catchafly@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:bZD2f.12831$QE1.5124@newsread2.news.atl.earth link.net...
>> Yes-- there was an issue on the CRV's from a couple of years ago with
>> regard to those gaskets-- it you don't replace that gasket, oil can leak
>> on the exhaust system and catch fire--
>>
>> http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5403348/
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>> http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosins...tos-207870.htm
>>
>> Take it to the dealer-- if they do it wrong and it catches fire-- their
>> fault you get a new car.
>>
>> If you do it yourself and it catches fire you're SOL.
>>
>> Is it worth the risk?
>>
>> Also-- the service interval on the new CRV's is every 5K-10K for an oil
>> change. Not too much to put up with if you have to take it to the
>> dealer.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in message
>> news:83D2f.8596$sE3.736@lakeread07...
>>> Well on my 01 its not visible, but not difficult to change, you have to
>>> reach up for it.
>>>
>>> One thing to remember if you change it yourself is to make sure you have
>>> the old gasket off before installing the new filter.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>>
>>> <wbrunc@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1128963828.697525.94970@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking of buying an 05 or 06 CR-V. Before I do,
>>>> I'd like to know if the oil filter is easily accessible
>>>> so I can change my own oil.
>>>>
>>>> I ask this because I had an 89 Accord. I was always
>>>> annoyed that the oil filter was so far back in the engine that
>>>> I had to take it to a shop to get the oil changed.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>> Bill
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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