So my car is due for a service, long over due to be honest, I am going to attempt to do it all myself both on my car and my dads car. I'm pretty handy with tools and have always liked taking stuff apart and putting them back, so i'm hoping I can do all these basic stuff but I may need help and tips on the way so I decided to start this thread and hopefully it might help others who would like to service their own cars. I have watched videos on youtube and read some how to's by members on here, but still need some advise on some things.
Anyway things that need doing for the first phase of my maintenance:
1) Spark Plugs
2) Fuel FIlter
3) Oil FIlter + Oil Change
4) Air Filter
I've bought all my parts from Holdcroft Honda, so all genuine or recommended Honda parts and they give a nice discount so no need to go to ECP or the likes for parts! Parts I have bought for the first phase are as follows:
1) OEM Oil Filter
2) OEM NGK Spark Plugs x4
3) OEM Fuel Filter
4) OEM Air Filter (also have a CAI sitting to be fitted come winter and insurance renewal time)
5) 4ltr Castrol Magnatec 10/40w Motor Oil (from carparts4less.co.uk)
I have also bought some tools, and have others, they are as follows:
1) Torque Wrench (Sealey Style 3/8-inch Drive 7-112nm/ 5-83lb.ft Torque Wrench)
2) 3x 3/8 extension bars (Silverline Socket Extension Bar 75mm, 150mm, 250mm)
3) Spark Plug socket (Silverline Spark Plug Deep Socket Set 2 Piece 3/8" for 16mm & 21mm Plugs)
4) Axle Stands ( Sealy VS2002CR)
5) Socket Set and Wrench (some el cheapo one that my dad has)
6) Car Jack ( some most likely cheap one that my dad has)
7) Oil Filter removal wrench (Laser Tools 4232 Oil Filters - Cup Oil Filter Wrench 65mm/14 Flutes)
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So to start off with I will be doing the Spark plugs. The tools I'm going to use are the torque wrench for when putting the new ones in and tightening to the correct torque and with that the extension bar, i'm guessing I need the 250mm? and of course the 16mm spark plug socket. I haven't bought any anti-seize grease as I read its bad to use these and the NGK plugs dont need them, is this correct? Also how much should I torque the plugs to?
When installing the plugs would it be good to install the first one then switch on the engine to see if its working alright and do it like that each time, or is this a bad idea? Is there anything else I should look out for or any useful tips.
Many thanks for any help and tips.
Anyway things that need doing for the first phase of my maintenance:
1) Spark Plugs
2) Fuel FIlter
3) Oil FIlter + Oil Change
4) Air Filter
I've bought all my parts from Holdcroft Honda, so all genuine or recommended Honda parts and they give a nice discount so no need to go to ECP or the likes for parts! Parts I have bought for the first phase are as follows:
1) OEM Oil Filter
2) OEM NGK Spark Plugs x4
3) OEM Fuel Filter
4) OEM Air Filter (also have a CAI sitting to be fitted come winter and insurance renewal time)
5) 4ltr Castrol Magnatec 10/40w Motor Oil (from carparts4less.co.uk)
I have also bought some tools, and have others, they are as follows:
1) Torque Wrench (Sealey Style 3/8-inch Drive 7-112nm/ 5-83lb.ft Torque Wrench)
2) 3x 3/8 extension bars (Silverline Socket Extension Bar 75mm, 150mm, 250mm)
3) Spark Plug socket (Silverline Spark Plug Deep Socket Set 2 Piece 3/8" for 16mm & 21mm Plugs)
4) Axle Stands ( Sealy VS2002CR)
5) Socket Set and Wrench (some el cheapo one that my dad has)
6) Car Jack ( some most likely cheap one that my dad has)
7) Oil Filter removal wrench (Laser Tools 4232 Oil Filters - Cup Oil Filter Wrench 65mm/14 Flutes)
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So to start off with I will be doing the Spark plugs. The tools I'm going to use are the torque wrench for when putting the new ones in and tightening to the correct torque and with that the extension bar, i'm guessing I need the 250mm? and of course the 16mm spark plug socket. I haven't bought any anti-seize grease as I read its bad to use these and the NGK plugs dont need them, is this correct? Also how much should I torque the plugs to?
When installing the plugs would it be good to install the first one then switch on the engine to see if its working alright and do it like that each time, or is this a bad idea? Is there anything else I should look out for or any useful tips.
Many thanks for any help and tips.