How do I change the oil filter on a 2005 Accord without making a mess?

The oil filter on my 2005 Accord (4 cyl) is tucked away in a way that
whenever I remove it, oil gets over everything. Does anyone have a
suggestion about how to do this without making a mess?

Many thanks in advance,
-Ben

 

yes. warm the motor thoroughly, then turn it off and let it stand for
30-60 minutes. when you remove the filter, it'll be "dry" and spillage
almost zero.

 

I use a thin piece of paperboard about 9 inches by 12. I have saved
bunches of these from 24 packs of Coke & then pull off the perforated
ends to get the above dimensions. They are used to separate the top
layer of Coke cans from the bottom layer in the square boxes. (Not
used in the long "refrigerator" style boxes.)

Slide the end above the filter mounting plate once the filter is a
little loose, and direct the oil to your pan by making a slight "U"
shape. Unscrew and let 'er rip. There is actually a Honda tool for
the 4 cylinder that attached with a magnet and does the same thing.
This works on my 6 cylinder '04 Accord and '04 MDX, and no cleanup,
just toss. Since the paper is coated, there is almost no residue on
it anyway.

 

I thought the anti-drainback valve will keep the oil in the filter.

 

Spend $29.95 and have it done "professionally."

Or

Buy a couple of cans of brake cleaner and hose the area down after you've
finished.

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if yur trying to keep it of under neath your car parts get you some
brake clean and spray it down it will keep it clean and a piece of card
board..

 

you'da thunk, but genuine honda filters have this behavior every time.

 

Maybe the 2004 V6 is different but the filter is in the passenger side
wheel well...a welcome change from mid-engine on my 4 cyl. 1999
Accord. In all cases, I loosen it just enough to let the oil drip out
VERY slowly. It doesn't take long before most is out. Of course the
challenge is to NOT tip it down once you are clear of all
threads...then it really makes a mess down your arm. On other cars, I
sometimes use a piece of alum. foil and wrap the control arm, exhaust
pipe, whatever. When finished, ball it up and throw it away. The
parts underneath are clean.

--Jeff

 

The anti drainback flap only keeps the INLET from leaking. The OUTLET is
wide-open all the time, and that's the part that makes the mess.

Wait a half-hour before removing the filter and you'll have no mess.

 

You can try removing the front passenger tire during the oil change for
relatively unobstructed side access. It doesn't address the spillage per se
but this way you can use the other tricks without getting oil up you sleeve
and it into your armpits.

 

An easy solution is to cut the bottom off a plastic 2 liter bottle.
Keep the cap on top of the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down (cap
down), and slide over filter. Grab the filter and spin it off. All
oil falls into the bottle and no mess.....