Customer States: It's Not The Oil Filter, Cause I Did It Myself. (Honda Accord Oil Leak)🤦

***Sorry in advance for the sound quality. I hadn't yet purchased a wireless mic yet and my phone case was muffling the sound. Also, realized a few vids later with the help of some commenters that I wasn't uploading at full volume. Thanks for watching, and check out my newer vids for better sound.
I don't think I got the complete story, but our job is to fix stuff for people, so here I am doing that.

[@rav4l2003]

All the rust-belt guys yelling at their screens - “Why are you cleaning the motor oil off the subframe and oil pan? It’s keeping them from rusting away.”

[@nicolascrescimone]

My grandfather used to spray our jeep with oil every year before going to the beach

[@blazeandcyrus]

you aren't lying lol

[@jeremyhoffecker7804]

Lol. Missouri problems.

[@tom4208]

depends where you live. I know a few folks here in Cali that own classic cars right off the coastline. if you dont keep them things oiled they will deteriorate 3x as fast, the closer you are to the beach/ocean the air is very moist with that salt water.

[@BigLisaFan]

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing when it comes to cars.

[@troubleshooterr5775]

If I could share I would, excellent comment!

[@ItsAlive111]

Half knowledge is worse than no knowledge

[@johnjkizer6399]

Wow, thank you so much for this video, I was kinda disappointed that I had a leak near or above the oil filter, never would’ve ever imagine that it was the same identical issues what your customer has, a tiny pin hole on the oil filter wall. I’m just glad it wasn’t something serious, I always try to avoid the dealership and do all the repairs myself. Thanks again and God bless

[@AngusT.McCraken]

I guessed at first it was the double gasket mistake. Fell into that trap myself decades ago when I first started out, heck who hasn’t? But to punch a hole in the filter? Must have really wrenched on that thing. Not like there isn’t 8,000,000 DIY oil change videos out there nowadays to learn from. Oh well, we all mess up. At least he didn’t ruin his engine.

[@unkertech]

Very true. If you're going to do something you have not done before, nothing wrong to find out more on how to do it correctly. Some people really have too much ego.

[@mikehannigan848]

I was betting myself it'd be the same thing.

[@djkanyetwitty]

Isn't changing oil common sense ?

[@AngusT.McCraken]

@@djkanyetwitty There is nothing common about sense.

[@unkertech]

@@djkanyetwitty Common sense to some people might be very different to others. This world is not short of surprises.

[@vicarod]

I have never seen someone punch through the can while INSTALLING the filter! Thanks for the video. Subscribed

[@ravenbonanza1522]

It could be a defective filter with hole on it. That is why before I buy an oil filter, I check the canister first for any abnormalities. Yes, I've seen some used oil filter inside a brand new box. Customer must have put in the used filter for a refund.

[@joevignolor4u949]

I would have written on the invoice that the engine was run with a major oil leak and that it ran low on oil several times. Then I would have further stated that this can cause internal engine damage that may not show up for a while. And then I would have further stated that my shop is not responsible for any such damage. That way if it comes back a week later on a flatbed truck all seized up or with a spun bearing the customer won't be able to blame me for it.

[@Bigtexbbq]

Always good to cover your ass even if it takes a little more of your time

[@FrankieJames7]

no guarantees on overheats either.

[@joevignolor4u949]

@@FrankieJames7 Good point.

[@psdaengr911]

in 60 years of installing oil filters I've never needed a wrench to install one. I've sometimes needed a wrench to remove one that was overtightened or the the gasket stuck. If the owner is going to change the oil in the future, he should use a mid-grade Fram filter and with a grip end and lose his fiter wrench.

[@johnmilner5485]

Fram ? Only if he doesn't like his car

[@johnmilner5485]

@@StarlightCipher let me guess , you filled said cars with penzoil too ?

[@johnmilner5485]

@@StarlightCipher lmao ...now I'm hungry.

[@garbonzobean1]

I've never had an issue with Fram. Been using them for 20 years. Change your oil every 3-4k miles and there's no issues. Also use Penzoil. It's a good oil, esp since it has natural additives already in it. Bunch of snobs here.

[@stephenhusak6098]

He should use amsoil filter and oil.

[@danielvillarreal8892]

My 92 Prelude oil filter was also leaking so I changed it out. Hand tightened no wrench used. The new filter also was leaking. Further investigation revealed that the oil pressure sending unit right above the filter was the one actually leaking. Changed that out and problem fixed.

[@Bigtexbbq]

A good trick is to wrap the oil filter with a shop towel and run the vehicle for a minute. That could assist with finding out where your leak could be before changing anything unnecessary.

[@michaeljames8291]

I could tell by the leak it wasn’t pouring down on the filter from where the oil pressure sending unit would normally be it was coming from a hole on the filter.

[@chippychopper4459]

Hand tight only. Over tighten can damage the gasket. Snug then 1/4 turn. Always check to make sure old gasket came off with old filter.

[@Pantherman1979]

Exactly, I've only ever hand tightened them, torque specs on an oil filter are useless; seen them on Honda oil filters. I always follow these steps: Take off old filter, make sure gasket came off with it, clean mating surface as best as you can, use a little of the old oil on top of the new filter gasket to help enure it doesn't stick, spin on new filter by hand and tighten by hand. Never had a problem following that method.

[@beb1527]

I do hand tight with a rubber glove on. When I go to change the oil the next time, I'll still need an oil filter wrench to get it off - which means it's plenty tight. Truthfully - I had the same car as in the video. It's not easy getting in there with the band type oil filter wrench. When I managed to get one in there for my first oil change, where the filter was tightened at the factory, space limitations prevented me from being able to loosen it at all (tightening would be the same effort). I had to get the type that fits over the top of the filter. I want to know how the guy got the filter that tight in the first place?

[@coloradoboo1071]

I didn’t know your channel was so new! I put the oil fill cap on the hood lock thing so I can’t close the hood without replacing it!

[@2shops1roof]

That's a good idea. One of my employees does the same thing

[@justsumguy2u]

Oil filter tightened to 100 ft lbs, check. I bet whenever he changes a tire, whatever mechanic that works on it down the road will have to break the wheel studs to get the tire off

[@CerealKiller187]

LOL "100ft/lbs...check" dyin'

[@oibal60]

Anybody who tightens the bejeesus out of an oil filter needs to have their Shady Tree Mechanic privileges revoked.

[@animalanimal7939]

It was a woman…

[@jamesmedina2062]

The Honda factory filters use an O-ring that flattens to nothing with just your hand so it really depends on the filter gasket. But yes hand tight is fine unless its a very oily hand!

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Had an owner " change the oil and filter " on a honda and it was leaking quite a bit. Found the old filter gasket stuck on the block. A not uncommon occurrence. Stay safe

[@LS-uv9gg]

I was pleased by the use of parts/brake cleaner to try and remove the oil tanker's worth of shmoo under there, but was then triggered by you continually dropping the dipstick onto the valve cover. Ya, ya, I know, doing it one handed while holding the camera, but still, *auugh!* lol

[@Bigtexbbq]

Whats wrong with dropping the stick on the valve cover

[@christopherpaez4948]

@@Bigtexbbq just that it’ll leave oil on the valve cover lol

[@dtmpilotcarservice7327]

There is something unplugged on the air intake tube in between the air filter housing and the throttle body. I can see a hole where something is disconnected and if that is an open hole, then that is allowing dust into the engine that is not going through the filter.

[@2shops1roof]

Good eyes. On this intake tube it is a dummy hole(meaning it is not actually open) I've seen this a few times where they use the same hose for different models but during manufacturing they close or open the hole through that port depending on the application.

[@iac4357]

My wife recently got another minivan, since she gave the kids her 2013. For the first time I was allowed to change the 2013's oil, rather than Midas doing it. Jack up the van enough to crawl beneath, because that's all the leverage room you need, right ? Except that the MoFo at Midas had tightened the Drain Plug so much, that I finally needed my son under the car also, to hold the ratchet wrench while I pounded it with a hammer; MoFoing Midas the entire time !

[@2shops1roof]

This sort of thing happens to me, but with the toyota oil filter housings. People really tighten those on. Most are plastic and the heat cycles make it worse.any I have to air hammer off and replace.

[@ericcarr8634]

Nice to see there are are honest mechanics...no. 1 reason I started doing.my own work was dishonest shops.

[@Bigtexbbq]

90% of mechanics suck. And the good ones are hard to find or too busy for you.

[@andrewlaw]

When will people learn to lube the o ring and spin on oil filters hand tight only? My personal favourite is VW plastic oil filter housings with the nut built into the lid. You put your socket onto it to undo it and the previous grease monkey has done it 200ft lbs tight and the plastic nut shears off the housing! Just make it in steel if you must design it that way!

[@matburkett9550]

I hate doing vw 2.5 myself

[@waynemgtregear7228]

I have never ever seen the likes of that, I have 2 cups 1 for large filter 1 for small about 100$ au for the 2.both can use 3/4 drive socket

[@Jordendog]

I was guessing that they left the old filter gasket on the block when they installed the new filter. I guess he did not read "hand tighten only" on the box.

[@carlwhoha769]

I thought the same thing...

[@nigelcox1451]

When a shop says it's the oil pan gasket, there's a place to avoid, and the reason people with inadequate skills do it themselves.

[@danr1920]

Almost every oil leak will drain down to the oil pan area. Oil leaks can be hard to find because they leave most of the evidence elsewhere.

[@Wipsplash]

My wife brought her car in the dealership for an oil change. They told her the drain bolt was stripped and she needed to have her oil pan replaced for $550. She called me at work upset and I called the dealership right back and told them to RTV the bolt and slap a piece of tape over it so it will stay put for the drive home. I bought an oversize drain bolt on the way home then drilled and tapped the pan and had it as good as new for $8. The drain bolt wasn't stripped before bringing it to that dealership. Some Tech must have tightened it with an impact or something. Long story long is don't take a repair shop at its word or expect them to do the right thing.

[@imnotabotrlyimnot]

@@danr1920 It wasn't hard to find in this case. The shop was going to charge for a gasket replacement, but only change the filter.

[@tom4208]

incorrect, the oil pan gasket is probably the strongest and healthiest gasket in the engine. it is consantly in contact with oil wether engine is running or not. yes the heat cycles are what wear them out but typically the one thing that kills a gasket is when they dry out and crack. so you are more likely to start developing your leak somewhere else rather the oil pain. @@danr1920

[@paullodge4310]

Never tighten your filter with a wrench. Hand tightened is best.

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

My hand is a torque wrench.

[@TomTom-pv2ig]

You should start the car, because you emptied the filter, then check level. 👍 cheers.

[@michaeljames8291]

I commented on that too. He should have checked for leaks after too. Maybe he did but it wasn’t on the video. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@imnotabotrlyimnot]

I've had a filter blow out already, either was hit by a rock or just had a defect in the paint from the factory. Never put a filter on that has a defect in the paint, it can rust through in a short time. Some filters are pretty thin metal.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Yep, always inspect the filter BEFORE you walk away from the parts counter. Found several rejects over the years.

[@purr_lude]

I never thought of this. I've seen a few filters leaking through the can like this. Always wondered how it happened when there was no tool marks or dents or anything. Just a random pinhole.

[@bohickity]

Once I had my Honda dealer change my oil and I had to go back to them to have them loosen it so I could change the oil myself (they then made a point by only hand tightening it). They did issue a bulletin about fires because loose filters were dripping on the exhaust and igniting. I tighten the filter 3/4 turn after hand tightening. I never had any leaking or fires.

[@HunterXray]

Customer: I tightened the filter myself. 200 foot pounds.

[@jamesmedina2062]

its just dumb people here not putting 2 and 2 together

[@stephensafraniii3396]

I never was a good one-handed mechanic.

[@lesleyboeder1798]

I had the same thing happen at a shop.a new kid had a socket oil filter wrench that had three jaws. It punches a hole in the new filter

[@2shops1roof]

Yep, those are only good for removing in har to reach spots

[@kaylamarie8309]

I use a rubber swimmers cap for a little extra grip when I hand tighten my oil filters lol..works great ..tight enough but never gets it too tight to remove when I change my oil again :-)

[@2shops1roof]

Good tip

[@amak1131]

People don't realize this is partially why there is a gasket.... you don't need to go wild. I use my filter wrench after it is hand tight but only go 1/4 maybe 1/3 a turn more with it (even with a rag I could never get a good grip).

[@vikingnorm6935]

What a coincidence!! I JUST traded in an 07 Accord same color but I put new headlights in so they were clear, looks like mine besides that lol, should of kept it, was a really good car

[@robinvansickle8551]

I always tighten by hand.then about 1,8th a turn with tool. Next change can take off by hand.never had one leak.

[@Graham_Langley]

Mazda OEM filters have the instructions printed on them. Torque to 15-20Nm or ¾ turn from seal contact and helpfully have numbers 1-4 printed around the can plus a reminder that ¾ turn is 1->4, 3->2 etc.

[@revnto7k]

Don't people get it? Those clamp and wrench filter tools are for removal, not install. And this... This is why.

[@antonoudenhoven7573]

Never use tools to put an oilfilter back on an engine.. Just hand tight it. This is an new one for me lol. Nice video just subscribed 👍

[@njsongwriter]

Unless it's a cartridge style filter but even then, don't over-torque it.

[@jaywhoisit4863]

I just screw it on with both hands for extra strength. I’ve never used a tool to put them on. Never had one leak.

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

OEM Honda filters have a different number of arrowhead marks every 90 degrees and instructions on the filter in several languages. They try to make it easy

[@jamesmedina2062]

The new Honda filters have no useful information to me. This was not Honda anyways.

[@svborek]

Lol. I saw it on a KZbin video i can do that. Was always taught once you feel it hit the rubber seal quarter turn to half turn. Do not over tighten. Never had a problem.

[@matthoffman2077]

I had to pop a screw driver through one to get it off once. But would never think that was a good install method.

[@SSMan-jo6tf]

I’ve noticed a lotta pro’s do the “air quotes “ when they say Diy’er this video is an example as to why this is I think. Kudos for someone trying to fix something themselves but you gotta know when you’re above your skill level. I am a Diy’er for myself,family and friends and I pride myself on doing good work or letting someone know when it’s out of my wheel house. For god’s sake educate yourself on the repairs or maintenance you are going to tackle,with the internet today there is plenty of information at your fingertips.

[@2shops1roof]

Exactly, nothing wrong with DIY when you feel competant and can fix "most" of your mistakes

[@stevedeleon8775]

In our shop the #1 oil leak on "Do it your selfers" is the "Double Seal Gasket" that people don't check ..that will leak like crazy due to two seal gaskets sandwiched together..

[@2shops1roof]

I had a young tech here a few years ago, did our one and only double gasket to my landlord's f250 diesel. Pretty embarrassed when he called me pissed from Maine that he was spewing oil (I'm in north carolina) 😒. He made it quite a ways though...

[@stevedeleon8775]

@@2shops1roof He was very fortunate not burning up his engine...

[@2shops1roof]

@@stevedeleon8775 I was very fortunate you mean 🤣. Pretty sure that would've been a $20,000 mistake. 6.7L was only like 3 years old at that point.

[@stevedeleon8775]

@@2shops1roof Wow..

[@scurfie2343]

Looking on the bright side he has a clean internal engine now.

[@ToddEEngle]

He prolly did the initial tightening with the band-wrench and punctured it. Though not this time, I have seen the old rubber gasket come off the filter and stay stuck to the block.

[@tom4208]

usually only happens on older cars or cars that have not seen an oil change in 10k miles.

[@rickeymitchell8620]

An erroneous decision to wrench on an oil filter to stop it from leaking. Note to self: if it leaks check gasket. If it still leaks, hand tighten. No tools when installing a spin on oil filter. I too thought it may be a double gasket scenario. NOT!

[@TheSchmed]

At least his oil was always new.

[@cheryee3659]

More fun when the front balljoint snap

[@marklo4416]

This is why I always tight oil filter by hands.

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

Some clients work diy in a dark condo garage with the car on the floor and think he knows whats happening ... go tactile, braule style 🤣

[@davidtaylor4053]

I figured it was old gasket left on at first.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Only use the BAND type oil filter wrench. Easiest to use, and no way will it cause damage.

[@2shops1roof]

That is what this customer used. But to tighten the filter extremely tight. That caused the hole in the filter and the leak 😳

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@2shops1roof ha4d to belive, there nothing that pokes out or is sharp. Must have literally TORE a hole in it. Who is this guy...BIGFOOT???

[@2shops1roof]

@@johnfranklin5277 I looked at my Lisle brand band wrench. Where the band connects to the handle is a solid steel piece with a somewhat sharp edge. I can see this prying into the can when going he-man on it like an old style can opener. Especially if it were a cheap band wrench. Who knows. But it was right on the band mark where I could tell the band slipped because paint was removed in a ring shape. So maybe it sliced a tiny slit too. Another possibility

[@crusinscamp]

Let me guess. The quickie shop would have changed the pan gasket, then changed the oil filter as a "courtesy". And given them the big bill. I never saw an oil filter with a cracked housing before, but there you go.

[@tom4208]

just goes to show. someones been trying to tighten down their oil filters with the power of Thor himself... some people are just braindead man

[@troubleshooterr5775]

Story of my life, that's where you charge troubleshooting/inspection, new filter, top off oil and let them know they should take it to someone who knows🤣

[@gertis7420]

When customer says, I did this my self, is where you start looking.

[@jamesmedina2062]

This is where you ask more questions. Why work more than you have to?

[@drtracernum20]

At least the subframe won't rust

[@MrCyborgAlien]

Ohhh mann do I know those 3 bolts right above the oil filter.

[@davidwood7170]

Wife recently purchased a 2019 Fusion from EcoPark, A used car dealership, Their Service Dept informed me the car had a fresh oil change with NAPA Gold Oil Filter. Fast forward to the 1st oil change since acquiring ownership, I had to beat the shit out of the oil filter just to get it off!!!! WTF!!

[@chucksmoko5348]

I was hoping we got to see him break the news to the customer. The customer would have been as red as that funnel used to fill the oil.

[@robertheinkel6225]

Now that is something you don’t see ever day.

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

If they know what they're doing, they probably don't show up at your shop.

[@SpeakerKevin]

Nothing like a good sprayclean buzz after completing a job.

[@BigHappysPlace]

12 cans of brake clean later and there is no more oil on the frame.

[@TommyG11814]

Made a hell of a mess but it's good news it's only a filter.

[@bryanbressem5026]

Good for this winter, shouldn't have any rust in that area

[@WattsGemini323]

2:27 as a technician always hand tighten these on k24's accords crv or civics

[@jamesmedina2062]

and this my friends is why no mechanic touches my car! preferably

[@bardrick4220]

I would just leave the residual oil on the frame; call it rust inhibitor, and be done . . . It will wash off eventually anyway!

[@isilder]

Well damm, he tightened up the oil filter so hard it tore the metal skin ,and it still leaks.. well.next time he will use an impact hammer to drive it on.

[@hermanrogers1325]

Hahahahaha yep who changed the oil and filter made sure he was going to blow the engine up with no oil. This is why I change my own oil and filter

[@njsongwriter]

I guess it wasn't double gasketted or you would have said so. Goes to show... Always check for leaks and don't over-tighten the filter.

[@firstlast---]

Shame on the other shop for recommending an oil pan reseal. Why don't people realize they would make more money being honest

[@2shops1roof]

Sad part is in many cases we see it is not dishonesty, but just people who don't care enough to do the small things/checks to make sure they recommend the correct fix. Waste of everyone's time and money and resources.

[@firstlast---]

@@2shops1roof That was my original thought but I don't understand how anyone could recommend an oil pan reseal when there was more oil on the vtec solenoid. This was painfully obvious, customer states ever since he did the oil change oil has been leaking on the ground. How could the oil pan possibly have anything to do with that? It's no wonder why people don't trust mechanics. Thankfully there are people like you who are honest and by making videos you can even help people learn a thing or two. It's just frustrating to see things like this happen time and time again it gives us all a bad name

[@kevindavis6042]

Friendly warning Oil likes to get in the frame on these hondas and it is damn impossible to get it all out If this occurs let it known that oil maybe spotted for a little bit after an oil change Why the genius engineers decided to put holes under the I'll never know

[@2shops1roof]

Haha, don't I know it. I change civic, odyssey, pilot, accord oil almost daily. I use a flexible funnel many times but it is unavoidable in others. 🤷‍♂️ just one of those things. Try your best and wipe up.

[@tom4208]

this is why its nesecarry that you dont make a mess on the job and also dont use removal tools to tighten your filter. OR things like this occur.

[@captainmorgan6035]

Theres your problem lady… your husband worked on it. I wonder if hes the same guy that stripped the drain pan bolt on your last video. Maybe he thought if there was a hole hed get good rustproofing. Im sure the oil companies would rather him fill the engine everyday anyway

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Keep it coming old chap, there's plenty of channels like this doing really well, you just need to be mindful of the sound quality which is being affected by wind noise on this episode. I've just subscribed so that's a 50% increase in one day!

[@2shops1roof]

Thank you, thank you. That may be my Big Ass Fan making the wind noise. That thing is no joke. Yes, I am learning the basics on making videos, plus doing this when the shop is quiet enough so trying to get good content out there. Audio/video will certainly go up if I can get some traction with viewers. Thank you again for checking out the channel

[@kevintom5]

@@2shops1roof it looks like you are recording with your phone. the noise sounds like your hand and/or fabric going over the microphone. also a bit of fan noise but the worse noise is something going over the mic.

[@2shops1roof]

Yes, phone definitely. Need to record and edit all in one at the moment. If I can grow the channel then I'd get much more invested in another camera, microphone, lighting, etc.

[@2shops1roof]

@@kevintom5 I just re-watched and the noise is definitely my Big Ass Fan(this thing plus the A/C is awesome for summer work), my hair is blowing around at the beginning. I'll do a shop tour here shortly and show you all around.

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

interesting - I wonder if that was the original filter and they just couldn't get it off, ending up punching a hole in it with the metal strap wrench in the process...

[@2shops1roof]

No, customer told me he changed it recently. That was the new filter.

[@strshooter7399]

Anyone who puts a car oil filter on with a wrench of any sort, really doesn’t know their arse from a tea kettle! Go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars… . NO SOUP FOR YOU!

[@Bigtexbbq]

Yeah its a special level of not knowing what they are doing if they cant even tighten a filter by hand. Had an old school bud do an oil change on my truck once. Took the same auto shop class even. He overtightened my oil filter so tight it took me 3 hours to get off with a hammer and screwdriver. Not sure if he had some grudge on me or if he was that incompetent but i’d believe both.

[@strshooter7399]

@@Bigtexbbq I've had hard ones that were put on by the factory (a robot would be my guess...) that were really really hard. I'll forgive the robot, but not anyone working on my vehicle. That's like taking the drain plug out with a set of vise grips or a pair of waterpump pliers... . Not the right tool for that job.

[@Bigtexbbq]

@@strshooter7399 not sure how he managed to get it so tight, but my cheapo rubber oil filter tool from harbor freight just laughed at it. Never even used the thing until then. So a little mutilation later got it off, needless to say I'm never taking my vehicles to anyone else for oil change again. I'll pass go and collect my soup.

[@ocalaskyhigh]

You NEVER use a wrench to tighten the oil filter. HAND TIGHTEN only. Also, clean the contact point and apply a thin coat of CLEAN oil to gasket before install.

[@Wipsplash]

I always glue my oil filters on then do a little tack weld with my welder to ensure it wont come loose.

[@sicmade]

Ive never used any kind of tool to tighten a new oil filter just these 👋

[@nathan.brazil780]

03:15 I've seen oil filters so tight we had to cut the end off of it and use a hammer and screw driver to drive the base plate off...

[@hankhessig6586]

Good Grief - I wonder who cranked the filter down HMMMM

[@kws1957]

I do all the repairs of my cars alone drove almost 2,000,000 miles with them. The oil filter should only be tightened with your hand without tools. Even if you're uninformed than you can watch a KZbin film about that.

[@kb1kos]

He probably tightened it with a wrench the first time, causing the leak. DON'T DO THAT on gasoline engines. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.

[@2shops1roof]

Exactly, as I showed there was a mark on the filter from a metal strap wrench, this tool punctured the thin metal filter and caused the leak

[@tom4208]

thats another thing idk why they make those oil filters as thin as a soda can. I can crush one with one hand damn near. @@2shops1roof

[@abechavez1876]

Ha what a noob the owner, he forgot to tighten the filter even more. You really have to hunker down on it

[@michaeljames8291]

You put the filter on and added oil. Did you start it and check for leaks and did you check the oil after you started the car?

[@2shops1roof]

Yes

[@pi1797]

No need to gorilla tighten an oil filter like that. Hand tight then maybe 3/4 or a full turn more.

[@twc20031985]

Hand tight then a full turn more is what i would call gorilla tighten. Since not everybody's tightens the same amount, to be exact, you could say as soon as the o-ring contacts the mating surface, go another 3/4 turn works on most oil filters. some of your smaller filters have such thin o-rings on them, that a half turn after the o-ring touches is about all you are going to get. Hand tight for Braun Strowman would be way too tight.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Idiot (and I say that with all due respect) probably mis-read the directions and attempted to tighten an additional 3 to 4 turns ;-)

[@Wipsplash]

Honda and Acura put their oil filters in the worst places. I cus every time I need to change the oil.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

It looks easy from the bottom with one of those cap wrenches and a ratchet?

[@goldenboi7685]

Have we not evolved to using oil filter cup sockets?

[@danielvillarreal8892]

You failed to check to see if the new filter fixed the problem. There had to be a reason why nhe changed it out in the first place. My cars oil pressure sending unit right above the oil filter was the main problem that made the filter appear to be leaking.

[@2shops1roof]

In the video at 2:07, I show the engine running and oil dripping. I am making it drip and stop dripping when I am tapping/plugging with my finger on the puncture in the filter canister. This is the leak.

[@danielvillarreal8892]

@@2shops1roof The leak I had was tiny, causing me to change out the filter because it appeared to be coming from the oil filter gasket. The tiny leak was still there. I had to use an inspection mirror to finally find the tiny leak coming from the oil pressure sensor which is right above the oil filter. Changed the sensor out and problem fixed.

[@44hawk28]

Weed spray oil on the rest of the underneath of the car, that would be one of the best rush preventatives you can do. Spraying all that oil mess back off of it is just going to make it rust

[@carpediemarts705]

So did you charge for shop time + filter or just treat it like an oil change. Some people would have done the pan gasket or charged him for it.

[@2shops1roof]

Shop time plus oil cost. Was less than $75 I think

[@JW-el5cy]

A t least he figured out to bring it in before he ceazed up the engine. Not a total idiot.

[@johnuribe7695]

The guy is a fool. The owner, I mean.

[@allimkhan7540]

I always tighten oil filter by hand and you should never need a wrench to remove it never ever had a leak .

[@j.r.thompson5950]

Filling the crankcase to the full mark. then you run the engine to check for leaks and fill the oil filter. wouldn't read low?.

[@2shops1roof]

Yes it would if doing that way. I ran the car and the very last thing I did was check level and top off again. Always check level last, and in most cases letting the engine sit off for 10-20 seconds is all that is needed. Some vehicles require a few minutes to let the last bit of oil drain down to the pan, just not many.

[@robertthegrowguy7115]

Let me guess the oil filter gasket of old filter didn't come off

[@2shops1roof]

Guess again😁

[@robertthegrowguy7115]

@@2shops1roof yes only a 1/4 turn after it bottoms out guess that genius didn't know that

[@robertthegrowguy7115]

@@2shops1roof it was the oil filter though

[@2jz-_-241]

Why can't my oil leak be as simple as this!! My oil filter housing gasket are leaking on my crv

[@solstar4778]

What was wrong with the gasket on the old oil filter?

[@2shops1roof]

Nothing. Customer put a hole into the metal canister by tightening it he-man style with a wrench

[@ajamesc55]

if it didn't do it before you did something, then what you did is probably the issue lol

[@iac4357]

@ 1:00- Is that a green valve handle of some sort ?

[@2shops1roof]

That is the Vin number or engine serial number metal tag. I don't remember what number is on there but one of those two.

[@lisab3396]

@ 2:50, Did they install that new filter and then Torque it up? I usually use a 3ft extension and Torque my filter real good. Just kidding 😜

[@TC-cd5sm]

Hand tight is your friend

[@mmarczuk1976]

Diagnosis 160$. New oil filter 20$. Shop supplies 20$

[@wiltonpayes5614]

Please next time show repair verification should it run it after replacing the filter.