Servicing your own car (Honda Civic Type R FN2)
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2017
- Finally got round to servicing the car so hopefully this will help some of you to try and do this yourself. Enjoy...
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You know what mate, that’s making memories with your dad right there! , it might not seem like it now.... I love messing with my car, even simple things like changing bulbs my dad would be out helping and telling me what to do etc just some father son time... my dad died when I was 26 , I would do anything now to have them moments again. I’ve a 9 yr old son now myself and I’ve bought a black fn2 type r “Sunday car” so we can make similar memories I had with my dad. Thanks for the video lew it brought back some nice memories for me 👍🏼
Wow I'm glad that this video gave more value to you than I ever intended. Enjoy your time with you're son and thank you for the kind words.
Absolutely!
Love watching videos about your type r dude, it’s so nice! I’m getting mine around Xmas time, 19 yrs old with a 2yr no claim
Joel Clyde thanks very much man. Oh sweet enjoy mate 😀
As a new fn2 owner I really enjoyed this video. Very helpful 👍
james hibbert thank you James and welcome to the channel ☺️
I like your videos very informative I'm new to Hondas myself just bought my first Civic Rn2 Type S Gt as the Type R s are still fetching good money so settled for a 3 door type S but as I say never had a Honda before so I am learning as much as I can about them at the moment by watching your videos and I think your dad is great keep up the good work guys you get a thumbs up from me 👍
Thank you so much 😁
Same I just brought one but it's the type r gt
Top vid bro.... helpful and easy for everyone to follow 🤙🏾
Stealth Brotherz thanks mate good to know 👍🏻
Hi
I'm the owner of a very low mileage (31000 miles) FN2 2008 model and according to the manual the fuel filter should be changed - some say: No it's a lifetime part, what's the right thing to do?
Thank You for letting us know more about how to service our beloved Type R.
NB!
The car is driven each weekend for 15-20 miles, so it's not a stored vehicle and it's never been driven until an empty tank, nor has the petrol tank ever been repaired or changed.
I've always used 95 Oktan or higher petrol.
When you change the pollen filter, Under the glove-box there is some trim to remove. It helps stop crunching up the pollen filter and getting the nasty stuff everywhere.
Joshua Percival great to know Josh thanks for the tip. 👍🏻
This was a great video especially for people who own an fn2 or plan on buying one tanks for the vid mate
hello motto no worries mate glad you enjoyed it ☺️
I just bought a civic se 1.8, and i need to service it and to get it fully serived at a local garage is quite expensive... Anyways watching this video it has been helpful and inspiring... only if i had a dad or someone to do it with. Thanks for sharing this video keep it up and great bonding time.
Nice one mate, glad I could help at least 👍🏻
video might be 5 years old but still so relevant today as I'm buying a Honda Type R GT myself hopefully within the next week or so and these cars are going up in value atm.
Great vid super informative!
Thanks so much and good luck with the buy?
Thanks dude for this video, this was so simple to follow, thanks again 😁
No worries glad it helped 😁
Thinking about buying the 2.2 desiel, good looking fast cars, enjoyed your vids m8 👍
jake smith thanks mate. Still a very popular model 👌🏻
Great video mate! However I would like to ask people which are the best spark plugs to fit in a Civic 1.8 petrol mk8 2006 ? Bosch or NGK (both of course Double Iridium )? Thanks all !
Very good! Thanks for the pollen filter tip too
Thank you and no worries 😁
Golden. I hope to get my FN2 next week
Great video great car was very helpful and informative . Thanks so much and keep enjoying the v Tec yo !!!!
Thanks so much! I intend to haha :D
I have a 57 plate type S, and I can't believe how different they are. I can change all four plugs in under ten minutes. Love the video though mate, keep 'em coming..
Oh wow didn't know that. Thank you mate! 👍🏻
Well done mate great job 👍
Nice video,just bought an type r gt year 2010 and wanna do a service by my own,great channel,cheers from sweden🇸🇪
Thanks for the support Cliff and I'm glad you liked the video. I hope you enjoy the car :)
Man, your dad is a superhero!
Bought 2009 champ white recently about to go do all this for the first time awesome vid ;)
Awesome mate congrats and good luck! Thanks very much ☺️.
I used some planks of wood rested on the first rung of the ramps to get my BMW up a similar set of ramps. Another tip is to use some old rubber car mats under the metal ramps. This stops them sliding on concrete etc.
Great video though! Really useful.
Thanks for the tips and glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻
i sold my ramp and didn't think of using some slabs to make it higher. But im glad i use jack and jackstands that is scary enough watching you trying it lol.
BroomopUK I agree mate I wouldn't risk it again 😂
Nicely done! I hate driving up them bloody ramps too! Not easy with the slope on your drive. It'll be a whole lot easier next time round :)
spainter1985 thanks mate I was so scared! Yes will be 10 times easier.
Thanks for the vid, I moved away from the UK years ago and now live in Switzerland and miss the english language. U pair are proper northerners, salt o' the earth lads.
I dont even own a Civic Type R but I'm doing my research before I get one. Being able to do my own service is a good plus
No problem. Yes born and bred. I'm glad you found it useful 👍🏻
Great vid, easy to follow. Thanks mate
Thanks buddy 👍🏻
Thank you for the this video...I can do it on my own now😉
You're welcome ☺
Hi
Would appreciate your input changing the PCV valve on an Fn2.....Which is the easiest way to go - short arm socket or destroy a baby Mole Grip????
Access is so limited for such a minor job!!!
Thanks.😀
Hi, I'd love to help but I've never completed this job so I can't really give any advice, Sorry.
Nice one lads really helpful video
THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD .
Thank you for this vid. Doing a service on my fn2 this week and gave this a watch was wondering how the hell the spark plugs would come out. Glad I watched this first :D
No worries glad I could help 👍🏻
thank you guys for your very helpfull video
No problem 👍🏻
Great video as per norm, but only critic is what mil/measurement are spanner & socket set to do the job ie spark plug size and sump plug size? Also how much do you tighten spark plugs & sump plug???Great vid & please let me know sizes as I am a virgin service mechanic, buy the way YOUR so lucky your DAD is Awesome!!!
Richard Crump all really good points there. I can remember using 10 mill a lot with the engine bolts but I can't remember off the top of my head about the spark plugs. I'm sure a quick question to Google of "fn2 sparkplug size" would hopefully find an answer somewhere. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I completely appreciate how luck I am. Just wish I knew more myself 😂
Cheers Lewis, spark plug search was 16mm & sump plug says 14mm
Great video mate.
+Mayzr thanks mate ☺️
Brilliant. Thanks for that 👍🏾👌🏾
No worries 👍🏻
Thanks to both of you mate one question does a 2009 model has a cabin filter??? Thanks,
Angel Parreno I'm not sure but I would definitely think so. 😊
I hate using ramps!!! 🙈 what I've done get a massive trolley jack (second hand had to renew the seals) and u can just jack it up just as high (or higher) and secure with axel stands.
Spot on! Thank you so much.
You're welcome 🙂
Alright mate, that's a good video to upload, how much would you say you got all the service parts for?
Matthew Butterton thanks pal. I got all my bits from ebay for under £100. I'll try and edit the description and add a link if I get the chance.
I made some car ramps out of ply wood. Great for low slung cars and cheap to make.
Great idea. 👍🏻
Cheers.....good video
Steven Forrest thank you
What Unleaded do YOU use, is it V Power Or Standard?Stealth Brotherz recommends V Power, what's your Thoughts???
Richard Crump v power is very highly praised and I do recommend it. I personally use BP ultimate as it's literally a minute away from my house and it's still a well known reliable fuel brand that I'm using consistently. Just stay away from supermarket brands and it's also been proven you save more money in the long run from using performance fuels compared to standard fuels. Plus they look after your engine mechanically of course.
Richy10 Vtec vpower is the best
Great vid! Watched the digital screen issue one yesterday. I have an fn1, will it be the same as this you reckon? I need to get into doing this sort of thing myself hahaha
Thank you! Yes I would think it's the same issue. Haha go for it! 😁
@@FNLEW I've done some digging it it looks slightly different. Not massively though! Also, have you ever had knocking from the front corner of the car? Whenever you accelerate out of a junction? I'm thinking it's a cv joint. I'm gonna replace the driveshaft and if it's that I'll let you know, just in case it happens to you!
No I've not had that before. Please do! 👍🏻
Mine is lowered, not sure I could get it on ramp. Could you jack it up and put on stands?
Yes mate if you have a low profile jack.
Hi there...do you have any video how to change the coolant on your car? i would like to know how you do it because i want to do it in my car hehehe...like to learn from you ;)
Hi, unfortunately I haven't done that yet but I plan on doing it in future 👍🏻
@@FNLEW i think the Honda recomended to change each 4 years correct?
@@hugoclemente5005 I'm not sure I'd check your manual.
Any advice on ramps . Low front end.
Mine is also lower now so I advised jack stands with a low profile jack
The plugs only need changing every 70000 miles. i have a K&N panel filter in mine, which will last a lifetime with a clean and oil every so long. 👍🏻
Darrren Fisher thanks for the info mate I'll keep that in mind.
TDI North recommend changing them every 50k though as they have seen them break up before 70k.
@Darrren Fisher Does it effect your m.p.g like more or less i know it's suppose give an extra hp or 2 but it be good to get a down to earths persons prospective rather then someone selling the product?
You never actually should believe the last a lifetime thing everything only lasts a certain amount of time
eric morinho Honda engines from like 90s to 06 are bulletproof if you don’t do dumb shit to them and keep them in order
Also one last question as my type r is only used on weekends mainly & I have a squeaky back end when moving off if standing for over 3 days, can you please ask your DAD as he is the ACE mechanic PLease Please please????
Richard Crump haha if I remember I'll ask him but all I can think of is if there's been any kind of seizing like if there's been rain and metals have reacted to water that there's more friction when things move after a period of time.
lol i get the same, only happens in the first few seconds of the drive. theres a bushing somewhere that just settles in a tiny bit over night.
Cheers Exgaves, is it worth replacing the bushing or can you lubricate with white lithium grease?
put the coil back in to use the suction to pull your plugs out?
That's such an obvious solution 😂 next time.
yea you know people or like start dropping magnets down their cylinders an blaming your video lol...
damn thats a good idea.
Amazing dad man. Can I call him dad for a day? :D
thank you. Knock yourself out 😂
Can I get a spoiler installed on my 18' Honda Civic Coupe EX-T even though there is no spoiler on it already? Where should I go to buy one guys?
We haven't a clue about that buddy this is the only civic I've ever bought parts for. Google or forums are your best bet on that one.
Whats the difference between a Cabin Filter and a Pollen Filter Lew?
Thanks.
It's the same thing just under different names. I wondered this too ☺.
@@FNLEW Great thanks Lew!
No worries 😁!
How often does the brake fluid need changing?
Richard Crump I'm not sure on this but I'd recommend doing it if you feel any difference in the peddle feel or if you have a track day.
How did you get car off ramps? I just purchased some :D
Just slowly backed off onto some slabs again I think 😂
Nice!
Nice video. See yours is an '07 model. Do you ever crunch going into 3rd gear?
Chris Loftus all the time mate. I'm contemplating changing the gearbox oil to see if it makes a difference.
It's a known problem with 2007 year cars. Check this thread - type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?79383-slight-gear-problems-going-into-3rd-FN2
Basically needs 3rd and 4th synchros replacing.
Mine does it and had the gearbox oil changed last summer, still doing it so doubt it will make any difference.
Chris Loftus thank you for the thread. Unfortunately I already know about the syncro problem but it's not a cheap job. If I find any other things that can aid the problem I'll definitely post it. Cheers.
Another great vid
What polish/wax do u use on your fn2
Paul Farrell thank you. To be honest there's a lot of imperfections in the bodywork so I only use a wash and wax shampoo then a drying towel to eliminate water spots.
Do you know how much oil I have to put in type r fn2? Thanks you
Roughly 4.5L so go for a 5L bottle
@@FNLEW thank you very kind☺️
Have you ever done a timing chain video mate on how to replace it
I haven't and to be honest it's not something I'd want to risk doing myself.
Mate your videos are brilliant 👍🏻 I had an ep3 a few years ago am now on the look out for an fn2 gt
@@dannyrobinson5963 thank you buddy! That's awesome, hope you find a good one.
Thank you bud :)
My battery died and I jump started my car and it's just revving away itself quite high have u any suggestions as to what could be the issue
Hmm that's strange. I know they like to rev high when cold but should eventually die down. Unless it's trying to recharge the battery on its own. Other than that I'm not sure sorry
@@FNLEW A kinda thought that myself tbh but I'm not sure weather I have fried my ecu as I connected lead to battery terminal rather than my chassis so think that may be a possibility thanks anyway mate
@@m4rto5douglasz16 ahhhh no worries mate. Hope you find out the problem.
Oh is there a fuel filter to change?
Richard Crump it can be changed but it depends on how in depth a service you do as it's a more expensive part.
Hi, names Jay i like ur video bro. I have a White Honda Type R FN2 , BUT its been sitting for a few yrs has ive been working away. So i had 2 leave my car at home. Back now so i really want to get the Type R bk on the road again. 🤞 . But i think ill need some help. Coz not really sure wat i need 2 buy . I got some idea but coz its been sitting 4 awhile so i just want to make sure its done right. I think i need someone like ur dad lol. Might get a mechanic to come out and give me a list on wat buy and then help me 2 sort it ! Cheers m8. 🤙 jay
Hi mste, nice one. It might be fine pal. Just get it running at idle for a bit first and see how it runs. Pop some air in the tyres and check the fluids. Just primary stuff.
Are you changing the coolant for the winter?
Richard Crump I didn't think of that. I wasn't sure of how critical it was.
According to my Honda service book it recommends 5 years or 62,500 miles, but I am sure your dad would know, I had mine done at just over 63k, but it would be great to see how its done so I can do in future
Richard Crump if I ever did get round to doing it I'll definitely film it 👍🏻
Richy10 Vtec coolant change is every 10 years or 120k, that's what it says in my book
Dad goals lol, nice vid
Mish Domingo haha cheers mate.
Can u explian why my radio goes off wen heatings on plz cheers mate
I've not encountered that one before buddy sorry.
@@FNLEW its like wen it goes off i take cd out its hot
@@liamgough8683 hmm that does sound strange. Like it's overheating.
Did you gap the spark plugs or are they pre gapped?
These plugs were pre gapped
Where did you get them mate?
@@jordandavis5354 eBay mate. NGK
Keep up the good work mate, was really helpful for my first service on mine!, have you had any subframe clicking issues on yours?
Dan Khan thanks mate glad I could help! Just looked that up and now I know what that noise is! So yes I do. 😂 Apparently there's just three bolts you have to clean up and it should help stop it.
FNLEW 😂 yeah it sounds pretty easy I’ve just been putting it off cause of the effort and the clicks aren’t that noticeable. They make these shims/spacer things that go in between the bolts that apparently improve turn in feel quite a lot, might be worth doing while the bolts are off!
Dan Khan oooo that's cool to know. I'm sure we'll both get round to it eventually 😂
No need of magnet put the coil back in and out with plug
Very early fn2. Non Gt model?
lloyd t it is early mate but still a gt.
Now I can do my FN2 meself...Thanksalot
No problem
Keep all the recites of parts for your service history log
Nice video mate good old dad getting involved too man , want your spoiler but so far to collect let's work something out ?
The cjrshop oooo no worries pal I'll message you.
Hi Ask how to buy Civic Fn2 car parts
I am in Taiwan
邱士軒 I'm sorry I don't know how to help you there.
Easier to jack it up then put stands under
Thats what we did in my latest service video 👍🏻
didnt know u only needed to take of the metal floor i started taking of the clips and bolts for the entire floor
Yeah some people even leave the inspection panel off with no issues 👍🏻
@@FNLEW wont there be dirt trapped inside then?
@@danielevertsson6081 not abnormally. You're passing the road at speed so if it does go up there it'll find it's way back out at the rear of the car. Never seen it cause any damage.
Keep all the recites of parts for your service history log
All kept and dated.
Sorry i am Daniel from France i not speek englich damatch good night i ave a Honda civic type s gt i-tdci 2,2l 140hp good night dan from France
Lol though you were going to do the work not your old man , what are you there for 😂😂😂
Listen, I can use a wrench when I'm not filming. My dad can't use a camera 😂
And he was teaching how to do it you buffoon 😂
Get a new washer! 😂
This video would of come in very handy back in 2012 when I had my FN2.... Still nevermind.. Lol
Haha thanks for giving it a watch anyway.
Your Dads cool.
Can I borrow him for my Service on my FN2 lol.
mark house haha I don't think you're the only one who wants him 😂
Yeah I bet. Your Dad makes it look so easy & he's quick too.
Love all your Video's by the way.
And the Mods to yr Car.
Went to Mimms last year.
Missed meeting you there this year.
mark house haha well he's been a mechanic since I was a twinkle in his eye. Thank you mate. Well I should be at Rockingham this year so if you see me don't be afraid to say hi. I'm rubbish at remembering people but I love chatting with people who watch my videos 😁
Hi Lew we never did meet at
Mimms / Rockingham. Shame!!
I've only had my 2007 Red Typre R GT for 2 years. Which I loved
As I know you love your car.
Been in Hospital for 2 weeks & diagnosed with Liver cancer, colon & Lungs.
It's Terminal, can't have chemo as that would kill me quicker.
Only have months to live.
A shock out of the blue.
Can no longer Drive either.
You have a good Life Lew.
Thanks for the Advice you gave & the chats we had.
Signing off. All the best to you.
@@markhouse578 hi mark, it's sush a shame we didn't get to meet. I'm heartbroken by the sad news you've received. Nobody deserves this. The fact that you've taken some of your precious time to write to me is somthing I'm truely greatful for. Stay strong, keep positive and love as much as you can. All the best brother 🤝.
That place is a bit sketchy, if one of those ramps slips you'l be in trouble.
Luckily it was fine and I haven't used them since.
Such a helpful guy using you tube to sell his junk 🤣🤣
Well it was helpful... Somebody bought it 😂
FYI don't follow the steps to replace the cabin air filter, they aren't correct and you'll damage your filter. ALWAYS refer to your maintenance book. You must first remove a cover with 4 clips underneath the glovebox before you access that panel. I followed the steps in this video exactly and then had to jam my air filter in, partially damaging it. 👎
Chaouiland
Great vid, but jesus lads you should not put bricks on the ramps like that, accident waiting to happen
Also prop the car up with something for safety when working under the vehicle, just a brick or spare wheel even.
Some driving lessons on clutch control.may be more use to you that trying to be a pretend fitter good job dad 8s there tonhold your hand
How is being honest about learning how to service my own car for the first time meaning I'm trying to be a "pretend fitter"? I'm literally pretending nothing 😂. bare in mind the age of this video aswell. Grow up.
Never use Synthetic engine oil for a Honda. It will glaze the bores, and the engine will start to burn oil!
All Honda's with vtec are known to burn oil. Plus it's the manufacturer recommendation to use fully synthetic oil.
Music is distracting
Tbf you didn't do anything so to call it what you did was a bit misleading,still liked as was useful but if you claim to do something don't film someone else doing it, that's an instructional video
DJ Crisis UK thanks for you're comment mate and I understand you're point. My main focus of this video was to show someone doing it in a home situation and not necessarily in a garage.
I would have done more myself but 1. I didn't know what I was doing enough to teach anyone so as you see in the video, my dad (a mechanic) was teaching me (and average guy) how to do the service so that people could relate to that.
2. Someone had to film and trust me I'm a better mechanic then my dad is a camera man so you can imagine the results. Plus we were on a time limit to get it done in the morning.
But I feel, as I hope some viewers could feel, that I could now do the whole service myself. But next time I'll do my best to show more DIY in that aspect☺️
DJ Crisis are you for real? what do you expect him to do? change the title to "Servicing my own car (with the help of my Dad)". The guy makes a great instructional video which will help a lot of people and all you can do is be pedantic about it? He deserves a medal for getting it on those ramps alone - Ken Block would probably struggle to do that sh*t. FNLEW - It's helped me a lot, ignore the pedants and keep up the good work.
Alexander Pinnock seriously, the only thing I criticised was the title, the video was good regardless. The straight black and white fact is he didn't service his car, if you can prove me wrong then by all means go ahead, I'm sure you can't because it's recorded. Point out what error I made in my comment and if by some miracle of god you manage that I will surely be surprised.
Good video but your clutch control sucks lol
I panicked 😂
@@FNLEW fair enough won't hold that against you mate 🤙😁