Oil filter replacement - Club4G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G Forums - 2006-2012 Eclipse Authority

usarmy2011 · August 9th, 2011, 01:31 PM

Okay so im doing this oil change myself this time.
90 bucks for full synthetic oil change at local shops is not worth it.

Got Mobil 1 full synthetic 5 qts
K & N oil filter Ive tried searching if there is any gains from using it but all i see is people Claming 3-6 horsepower and 3 mpg increase.

W.e

I found the filter location, Ive searched for the tool i need. Anyone have an opinion what works better to remove the old one? Oem Tool or a Steel band wrench? like this one OEM/3 7/16 to 3 3/4 in. swivel TPR handle oil filter wrench (25371) | Oil Filter Wrench | AutoZone.com
Anything else that Im Missing that would be important?
I see people saying that there are misc o rings or w.e but really do i need to go to the dealership and buy parts for an oil change?

trying to not be completely nooby about this post because i know how much everybody hates anti searching fools.

ussoldier0227 · August 9th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Steel band wrench should be fine. Pretty easy to remove. You can go to autozone and ask for the tools, they'll point you in the right direction.

usarmy2011 · August 9th, 2011, 01:46 PM

yeah not a problem getting the tools just making sure im not messing around with more parts. Its the first aftermarket part im putting on. Next is a CAI and some Headlights

Fizzix · August 9th, 2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by usarmy2011

Okay so im doing this oil change myself this time.

I found the filter location, Ive searched for the tool i need. Anyone have an opinion what works better to remove the old one? Oem Tool or a Steel band wrench?

Anything else that Im Missing that would be important?

Well I haven't owned my Eclipse for that long...but I found that my left hand works just fine and no tools were needed for this job at all.

If your oil filter was put on by the Hulk, then you can always try the old "screwdriver through the filter trick".

Good luck.

ussoldier0227 · August 9th, 2011, 01:50 PM

well i also use the k&n filter when I can't get the royal purple one. Also use the royal purple oil.

You'll get addicted modding your car lol. Good luck!

glbg · August 9th, 2011, 02:04 PM

I changed the oil on my son's 06 GT, I used the ff:
- cap wrench size F
- Mobil 1 5w-20
- Mobil M1-110
- 17mm socket
-crush ring (got it from the dealer)
-torque wrench (26ft-lbs to torque it)
I normally buy in bulk when Advance Auto Part has it on sale for ~$32 (5 quarts and the filter).

usarmy2011 · August 9th, 2011, 02:41 PM

see i saw people talking about 5w-30 and thats what i got.
I dont know how much a difference that makes but I got that.

Clovisman · August 9th, 2011, 05:20 PM

And if this is the first oil change for this engine, the filter will be a bitch to take off. Mitsu stores their engine and/or transports their engines, so they use a sealant on all seals, so if you have the use of, or know someone who owns a gorilla, by all mean use it!!

The torque on the drain plug is 30 ft/lb
Oil filter, lightly coat the new rubber seal with clean oil, hand tight until it seats, then 1/4 turn with the wrench.

snoeclipse · August 9th, 2011, 06:36 PM

NAPA/Wix filters here. Buy them by the case from a friend who works there, my cost is about $3- each in a case.

Also use a fumoto quick-change oil drain valve (#F-106).

Filter and oil top off every 3500 miles, complete oil change at 10500 miles.

M1 5-30 full synth.

th3 salvy_516 · August 9th, 2011, 08:20 PM

i get 5 quarts of RP 5W-20, RP filter, and might as well change the drain plug too

clovisman is right if it's the 1st oil change that filter is a pain to get off

usarmy2011 · August 9th, 2011, 10:39 PM

I did the oil change its not the first, its actually the 3rd. Full synth mobil 1 5w-30 with a K & N Oil filter. took it out for a test run and it is smooth running. Whole process took awhile cause i was just chilling but it worked out.

August 9th, 2011, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
usarmy2011 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Vehicle: 2009 Eclipse GS Posts: 177 Rep Power: 0	Oil filter replacement Okay so im doing this oil change myself this time. 90 bucks for full synthetic oil change at local shops is not worth it. Got Mobil 1 full synthetic 5 qts K & N oil filter Ive tried searching if there is any gains from using it but all i see is people Claming 3-6 horsepower and 3 mpg increase. W.e I found the filter location, Ive searched for the tool i need. Anyone have an opinion what works better to remove the old one? Oem Tool or a Steel band wrench? like this one OEM/3 7/16 to 3 3/4 in. swivel TPR handle oil filter wrench (25371) \| Oil Filter Wrench \| AutoZone.com Anything else that Im Missing that would be important? I see people saying that there are misc o rings or w.e but really do i need to go to the dealership and buy parts for an oil change? trying to not be completely nooby about this post because i know how much everybody hates anti searching fools.

August 9th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ussoldier0227 Club4g Bouncer Join Date: May 2009 Location: KY Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT, 93 VR-4 Posts: 1,081 Rep Power: 4	Steel band wrench should be fine. Pretty easy to remove. You can go to autozone and ask for the tools, they'll point you in the right direction. __________________ The Sleeper 4g. RRE Headers, Magnaflow Cat-back, TB Bypass, Intake and TB spacers, Ingalls Stiffy, Energy motor mounts and bushings, CM Stage 3, Injen CIA, ZEX 65 shot, Eibach springs. Purdy Purge kit.

August 9th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
ussoldier0227 Club4g Bouncer Join Date: May 2009 Location: KY Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT, 93 VR-4 Posts: 1,081 Rep Power: 4	well i also use the k&n filter when I can't get the royal purple one. Also use the royal purple oil. You'll get addicted modding your car lol. Good luck! __________________ The Sleeper 4g. RRE Headers, Magnaflow Cat-back, TB Bypass, Intake and TB spacers, Ingalls Stiffy, Energy motor mounts and bushings, CM Stage 3, Injen CIA, ZEX 65 shot, Eibach springs. Purdy Purge kit.

August 9th, 2011, 05:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Clovisman Senior Member Name: John Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clovis, NM Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT Posts: 2,045 Rep Power: 6	And if this is the first oil change for this engine, the filter will be a bitch to take off. Mitsu stores their engine and/or transports their engines, so they use a sealant on all seals, so if you have the use of, or know someone who owns a gorilla, by all mean use it!! The torque on the drain plug is 30 ft/lb Oil filter, lightly coat the new rubber seal with clean oil, hand tight until it seats, then 1/4 turn with the wrench. __________________ 2007 Eclipse GT=Sunset=Auto--20% Tint=Injen CAI=RIPP Long Tube Headers (Jet-Hot Coated)=RIPP High Flow Cat=RIPP BRAT Box=Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust=Energy Motor Mounts=Ingalls Stiffy=Megan Coilover Suspension=Progress Rear Sway Bar=SP Performance Diamond Cut & Slotted Rotors=EBC Yellow Stuff Kevlar Pads=Diamond Lower Grill=Konig Illusion Wheels=BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport Tires Last edited by Clovisman; August 9th, 2011 at 05:27 PM.

August 9th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
snoeclipse Call me Sparky! Join Date: Jul 2008 Vehicle: 07 GT Posts: 599 Rep Power: 4	NAPA/Wix filters here. Buy them by the case from a friend who works there, my cost is about $3- each in a case. Also use a fumoto quick-change oil drain valve (#F-106). Filter and oil top off every 3500 miles, complete oil change at 10500 miles. M1 5-30 full synth. __________________ 07 GT Sportronic, Deep Red Pearl. I like the 6G75 just like it is, the sportronic really does need a real mechanical LSD though. Back from a nice unexpected tour extension; home for good I hope! Last edited by snoeclipse; August 9th, 2011 at 06:38 PM.

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August 9th, 2011, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
usarmy2011 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Vehicle: 2009 Eclipse GS Posts: 177 Rep Power: 0	yeah not a problem getting the tools just making sure im not messing around with more parts. Its the first aftermarket part im putting on. Next is a CAI and some Headlights

August 9th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
glbg Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Vehicle: 2006/GT-Manual/Black Posts: 6 Rep Power: 2	I changed the oil on my son's 06 GT, I used the ff: - cap wrench size F - Mobil 1 5w-20 - Mobil M1-110 - 17mm socket -crush ring (got it from the dealer) -torque wrench (26ft-lbs to torque it) I normally buy in bulk when Advance Auto Part has it on sale for ~$32 (5 quarts and the filter).

August 9th, 2011, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
usarmy2011 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Vehicle: 2009 Eclipse GS Posts: 177 Rep Power: 0	see i saw people talking about 5w-30 and thats what i got. I dont know how much a difference that makes but I got that.

August 9th, 2011, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
th3 salvy_516 Senior Member Name: Jorge Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: long island Vehicle: 2011/Eclipse/OZ Rally Posts: 701 Rep Power: 2	i get 5 quarts of RP 5W-20, RP filter, and might as well change the drain plug too clovisman is right if it's the 1st oil change that filter is a pain to get off __________________ Some say if you tune your radio to 88.4, you can actually hear his thoughts... all we know is, he's called the Stig.

August 9th, 2011, 10:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
usarmy2011 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Vehicle: 2009 Eclipse GS Posts: 177 Rep Power: 0	I did the oil change its not the first, its actually the 3rd. Full synth mobil 1 5w-30 with a K & N Oil filter. took it out for a test run and it is smooth running. Whole process took awhile cause i was just chilling but it worked out.

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