Form-a-funnel on 8G Civic Si....works amazingly

[09rexwagon]

Some people (definitely owners) might know that the k20 in the 06-11 Civic Si has a terribly located oil filter and it's not only hard to get to with a oil filter wrench (I use a strap wrench and it was fine) but it also makes an absolute mess everywhere when you remove the filter: oil on the drive axle and CV boot, the subframe, the backside of the block, the oil cooler etc etc.

Anyway I bought a form-a-funnel and when I first got under the car I didn't see a good way to orient it because the half shaft is so close, but I figured it out and it worked very well. I literally did not spill a single drop of oil.

Here are some pictures to help with orientation:

 

[SLCraig]

That reminds me of what the back of the Saturn engine looked like.

The Honda R18 oil filter is so easy, about the only thing that I like better about a regular Civic over a K20 SI

That is sweet though, makes OC's so much easier.

 

[09rexwagon]

My wife's k24z2 Accord has the new location oil filter that is straight up and down and is very nice.

But yes the R18 and Fit L15 have awesome oil filter locations

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[Letter_K]

Form-A-Funnel is a little pricey, but it's a quality tool and I have no doubts that it will last for years, possibly a lifetime. It's hefty and the ability to lock in a funnel in any shape needed comes in handy.

Works great on those cars where removing the filter spills oil everywhere.

 

[09rexwagon]

I don't think it's pricey. $25 shipped from Griots.

I think of it 2 ways.

There is the 'value in use' meaning purely making the oil change easier/faster. Sure this isn't real money, but it's something.

Then there is the real return on investment. Me being the anal car owner I am, I'd probably use at least a half can of brake cleaner and 5-8 blue shop towels every oil change just to clean up the mess that removing the oil filter on this car would cause. At the rate I'll change the oil/filter, I easily see saving $25 in brake cleaner and shop towels in 2-3 years

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[Letter_K]

Yes, price is in the eye of the beholder. Versus a funnel it is expensive, but it does things a funnel can't do. I got mine from Napa and mailed in the rebate from this site. They sent me the $2 rebate, plus another $1 and some oil dry sheet samples.

Now, Griot's that expensive...just kidding of course. Wonder if or when I'll get the Griot's starter set I ordered from Amazon when it was $15. Hope it is soon.

 

[ClarkB]

Honda A-series and D-series engines are similar in oil filter location. Looks like I will have to buy one of these!

Clark

 

[K20FA5]

I wish I had my Form-a-funnel back when I had my Si! I bought one for my wife's Pilot and it works great there! Very nice tool!