correct gasket?

sorry about the iowa thing, i was reading two threads at once, owned.gif

 

That's about the price for a cold air intake and shipping . . . unless you have one already, or you don't mind getting one for another car for cheaper. Is it some model years of Accord that have a CAI that fits RDs?.

 

yeah a cold air intake was what i was thinking as far as performance...anyone recommend any for like 100ish?

 

I'm about your age, the tib is also my first car and i really like it. I think a cold air intake is the best «bang for the buck» you can add to your car. I highly recommend you to buy the AEM one, since it's the best one. However, it's slightly over your 100$ budget. If you check in the For sale section, you can get one for like 150$.

 

what gasket did autozone not have? You don't have to change the drain plug

 

The best advice I can give you is to fix any mechanical problems with the car first. If there's anything engine/suspension wise wrong with the car that could potentially damage the car or fail I would use that money to replace that. If everything is up to standard and doesn't need replaced I'd hold onto the money and use it for emergency use. Trust me when I say something will break or fail and having the back up $150 will help out greatly.

I'm in a similliar position as you. 17 year old who has to go to school and can't work full time I know what it means to have limited funds. When things break and your car starts running horribly or is unsafe and you don't have the money to fix it other things begin to break. It's not fun saving the money, but you're best off saving it and using it when you actually need it.

 

autozone didnt have an oil drain plug gasket for a 2001 tib...i have a auto repair for dummies book (yes im a "dummy" but i have to learn somehow) and it said i might need to buy a new drain plug gasket...its going to be a bit** to change it in the freezing cold but it needs the oil change...anyone got any advice on changing the oil?

yellow lightning..i hear where your coming from for sure. fortunately for me my tib only has 68k miles and engine wise is in good shape. one thing i can use besides the dent taken out is new brake pads but theyll hold up for a month or two longer no problem

im headed to the mechanic tomorrow to see what he says but most likely im going to take the fender off and try to lightly bang the dent out and have it detailed in the spring

 

You should be fine with the oil plug gasket. My best advice, let the car warm up a decent amount, it will help the oil flow better. Drain the oil from the pan first, then do the filter. Also don't crank the drain plug down with a wrench, just get it snug. With the oil filter, only tighten it as much as you can tighten it by hand, I would suggest not using any type of wrench to put the new oil filter back on, just use your hand until it's hand tight.

I'd still consider saving the money even though the car is mechanically sound. With a new car you never know what's going to break down. Also consider buying new pads with the money, even if you don't change them for a month or two, having them around will be good for when you do go change them.

 

Agreed. I never change my oil drain plug/gasket.

Since you're in NJ... I'd let the car warm up a little. I don't let mine warm up since it just means the oil will be hotter, but since it's January and you're in NJ, might be a good idea.

I hand tighten, then make sure it's snug with a wrench. I agree with the process: Drain by oil plug, then remove filter after it's drained. Don't let the filter fall into the oil, that just causes a big mess. The oil will start to come out just before the filter is completely off. Replace filter, put oil plug back in, and fill with new oil.

From my drain pan, I pour the old oil into two (gallon size) milk jugs, and dispose of them at AutoZone.

Don't worry, you're only 17 but you're willing to learn and do this yourself. You don't know much now, but we're more than willing to help you through the process. After the first time, you'll think, "People really pay $40 to have this done?! It's so easy." I'm one of those people that pays to have it done in the winter time -- I hate working on the car in freezing temps.

 

I use "reusable" oil plug gaskets these days. Sold at auto parts stores, made of soft plastic. Metal gaskets can be reused several times, but you have to get them tighter each time you tighten them. Then you strip the threads out of the pan and wish you had replaced the gasket. My dealership in San Diego always included a drain plug gasket for me (at an additional $.xx cost to me) without my asking when I bought a filter. and I appreciated it.

Yes dealership. You won't go wrong with an OEM oil filter on an RD. Put a drop of clean oil on the rubber gasket on the filter, then tighten it 3/4 turn past the point when it touches the block.

Hmmmmm. . . I smell another DIY coming up with my next (now overdue) oil change. . .