How To 2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 3.5L Oil Change and Reset Maintenance Light DIY Made Easy 0W-20

[@mikemunoz7378]

Gotta love Costco. Everything they sell is useful:). Thank you for sharing.

[@mrtrytofixit]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@DenverTaint]

Very helpful video! Looks the same as my 2024 Honda Odyssey. If you still have the MDX has it been a reliable vehicle?? Thank you for your time

[@mrtrytofixit]

Thank you for watching! Yes still have it. Very reliable for sure. Only thing we dislike about it is mpg. We average 17mph.

[@DenverTaint]

@@mrtrytofixit Very nice, we are sitting at 19 mpg for wifes 2022 MDX awd. Its a nice vehicle for sure, I just dislike the lack of touchscreen. Thanks again!

[@patrickebinger]

You should replace the crush washer (crush ring) on the drain plug with a new crush ring each oil change to avoid leaks.

[@mrtrytofixit]

Thanks for watching! It’s time for oil change again and thank you for your input, I have purchased a new crush ring this time around.

[@ian1204]

Changed my cars oil, one of which 20 years since new. Same washer. No leaks.

[@danny1103]

Very informational where I could follow suit for my 2021 RDX. Personally I also prefer using Costco brand 0W-20 and I loaded up 4 boxes when they recently discounted a couple months ago; but I mostly will avoid the hassle and give $30 to Walmart to do my oil change as I provide my synthetic oil and Mobil 1 filter. If it is 4 wheels brake job then I will take the hassle and DIY, and save $400 labor cost.

[@mrtrytofixit]

Thanks for watching! Good point. I wasn't aware that Walmart offered that option, BYOO, lol. At $30 labor, its a great alternative. In my case, I do it for therapeutic reasons....its fun.

[@emmanuelalva6597]

$30 for a change with your own oil? A bit steep, most mechanics do it for $15 if you bring your own stuff some might not even charge you if your a long time customer with them.

[@danny1103]

​@@emmanuelalva6597 $30 is Walmart (with inflation going on) while I can shop around inside or around the mall, and I'm sure private mechanic shop will charge $15-20 just for labor, but the ones closest to me were very booked in the Covid and Post-Covid era so they are very selective with their business hours and customers who would spent $300+ with them for repair and maintenance (and less for me who BYOO discounted Costco Brand ). So I don't want much of the hassles with DIY or finding another mechanic who will open early in the morning during weekends just to save $10-$15. But then I recently did my own brake pad jobs on all wheels and saved at least $350. This way it is more time and cost effective for me.

[@mrtrytofixit]

@@emmanuelalva6597 Thanks for sharing. In NY is difficult to even find a garage who will do it if you provide materials, let alone for $15/$30. I would certainly take my vehicle to them for $15!

[@emmanuelalva6597]

@@mrtrytofixit NY is probably a lot different. It’s mostly done as a courtesy where I’m at, they don’t make much money off lol changes but they’ll make that up when you need a mechanic and you bring it back to to them for work.

[@robertgantry2118]

The 2023 MDX owner's manual says to put new oil on the filter gasket. I have always used new oil on the gasket.

[@mrtrytofixit]

Thanks for watching! in my opinion, unless the oil is full of dirt or metal filings, I don't believe it would make much of a difference. its just such a small gasket! about a drop or so of oil. But if the new oil is nearby, why not use the new oil!

[@a124as]

It doesn’t matter. If you know the purpose of this, you’ll know why

[@patrickebinger]

Also... Get an oil filter wrench... You don't want a dented, or perhaps pierced oil filter.

[@los8627]

You can't dent or puncture an oil filter by hand tightening it... like ever.

[@patrickebinger]

​@@los8627 I just don't trust hand tightening. It just needs a little bit more to ensure no loosening.

[@los8627]

@@patrickebinger facts!! Ain't nothing wrong with that

[@MrSamPhoenix]

The valve covers look like this J35 engine is single over head cam.

[@mrtrytofixit]

yes, that correct. SOHC

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@mrtrytofixit interesting, I thought Acura would get the DOHC version of the J-series V6. I actually prefer the SOHC version because it’s a lot easier to work on.

[@mrtrytofixit]

@@MrSamPhoenix the type-S engine is DOHC, rated at 355hp. 3.0L V6

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@mrtrytofixit actually that is incorrect. The 2022 model and current has a brand new dual overhead cam engine.

[@mrtrytofixit]

@@SuperSnakePlisskenthe 290hp 3.5 v6 is SOHC. The engine for the type S, 355hp 3.0 v6 is DOHC.

[@MrMightyBeans]

Drill a small hole to the oil filter and let it drain out from there.

[@mrtrytofixit]

Thanks for watching! YES! I saw that method from another KZbinr. I plan on trying that at my next oil change for aurey

[@mrglock86664]

Kirkland oil and fram?! Ughhhh the worst

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I was thinking the same thing. Why buy such a beautiful high-performance vehicle and put such a shitty oil filter and oil in it. I run Amsoil 0W 20 signature series in my Acura MDX.

[@mrglock86664]

@@SuperSnakePlissken that’s what I’m talking about. I run Motul. But AmsOil is top choice also

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@mrglock86664 I’ll bet he puts regular unloaded in his MDX too. Premium only for me.

[@Mark-rw3kw]

@@SuperSnakePlissken Amsoil Signature line is not API certified because it contains more than the allow zinc and phosphorus, and can damage catalytic converters. If the dealer find out you used Amsoil Signature, and the catalytic converter throws a code under warranty, you are SOL.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@Mark-rw3kw At over $1 million dollars a year to have that licensing I don't blame them for not having it. I wouldn't pay that gangster bullshit money either. Second, when you look at their specifications which are found on their website and compare them to the API, Amsoil far exceeds those requirements. Next, I just had my oil tested by Blackstone Labs two oil changes ago, and on that last test under Zinc the universal average for oils is 774, and my oil had 644. Also, the universal average on phosphorous is 674 and my oil had 501. So, I am not sure what bullshit forum you read on, but Amsoil looks to be the opposite of what you believe.

[@Thisishard2333]

First thing I’m gonna do is take the tire off

[@mrtrytofixit]

Lol! Yes, definitely my first thing next time!

[@rubenenergypoprider2048]

Why do to much work ,it perfect

[@Mark-rw3kw]

That is exactly what I was thinking. Looks like one could suck the oil out of the dipstick tube with an oil extractor (I used the kind that is attached to an air compressor), and if the right wheel is removed than the filter can be accessed without having to remove the skid plate cover beneath the car.