[johnd1913]

There are some older threads about oil filter access on the Passport, and I read them before doing my first oil change. I felt that I had every kind of oil filter wrench (wrong!), so I went ahead with the job even though I didn't have the Honda wrench (07AAA-PLCA100). I've ordered the tool, but to get the job done I removed the right front wheel and gripped the filter using a big pair of Channel Lock pliers, up at the top (threaded) end. The Channel Locks are actually my go-to oil filter wrench on a lot of different applications, and they did the job just fine. I'm hoping with the special tool I won't need to remove the wheel. I did drape a plastic bag over the subframe, as suggested by various people, and I'm glad I did.

 

[JArcher21]

Have always done oil change on my vehicles. Used tips from others to turn wheels to right to access filter. Used a large zip lock type bag to catch oil. Bag is long enough and wide enough it can sit on ground and catch drips. Used a Toyota/lexus filter wrench to break free. Think someone on forum had idea of using high heat velcro to hold plastic in fender well in place instead of original clips to make it 3asier and more room to get to filter from fender well. I didn't do that but probably will for next oil change

 

[jasonpp]

There are some older threads about oil filter access on the Passport, and I read them before doing my first oil change. I felt that I had every kind of oil filter wrench (wrong!), so I went ahead with the job even though I didn't have the Honda wrench (07AAA-PLCA100). I've ordered the tool, but to get the job done I removed the right front wheel and gripped the filter using a big pair of Channel Lock pliers, up at the top (threaded) end. The Channel Locks are actually my go-to oil filter wrench on a lot of different applications, and they did the job just fine. I'm hoping with the special tool I won't need to remove the wheel. I did drape a plastic bag over the subframe, as suggested by various people, and I'm glad I did.

Walmart has one that works perfectly on the Honda filter.

 

[carpayments4life]

The Passport's oil filter is close to the subframe, so it can be hard to access.
Get the K&N hp1010 oil filter. It has a 1" nut on its end.
Get a 1" ratcheting closed end wrench and a sandwich bag, to remove it.
My 1" wrench was $13 in 2020, but now it's $33

 

[johnd1913]

Have always done oil change on my vehicles. Used tips from others to turn wheels to right to access filter. Used a large zip lock type bag to catch oil. Bag is long enough and wide enough it can sit on ground and catch drips. Used a Toyota/lexus filter wrench to break free. Think someone on forum had idea of using high heat velcro to hold plastic in fender well in place instead of original clips to make it 3asier and more room to get to filter from fender well. I didn't do that but probably will for next oil change

In my opinion it's unwise to modify the attachment of the plastic piece around the oil filter. It's not necessary to remove any plastic for access to the filter, and you wouldn't want this stuff to come loose when you're driving down the highway.

 

[CHEFERMAN65]

In my opinion it's unwise to modify the attachment of the plastic piece around the oil filter. It's not necessary to remove any plastic for access to the filter, and you wouldn't want this stuff to come loose when you're driving down the highway.

Agree 100%. Sure it's a PIA for 5 minutes but how often are you doing oil? I have left mine intact.

 

[jasonpp]

In my opinion it's unwise to modify the attachment of the plastic piece around the oil filter. It's not necessary to remove any plastic for access to the filter, and you wouldn't want this stuff to come loose when you're driving down the highway.

two plastic clips you can fold it back to have more space.

 

[gjgoods]

Putting the PP on front wheel ramps, I have had no trouble loosening/tightening the filter with a plier type filter wrench. I didn't need to turn the wheel or remove any plastic parts. I have the Honda filter tool and on my first oil change it would not hold the filter without slipping, so haven't used it since. In my humble opinion, it is made to sound much harder to do than it actually is.

 

[JArcher21]

Just learned about this product

Oil Udder X | Filters up to 2.75" | Order Now | Oil Udder

The Oil Udder magnetically snaps on your filter catching all the excess oil keeping your hands, the ground and your frame clean.

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[fx_chip]

Just learned about this product

Oil Udder X | Filters up to 2.75" | Order Now | Oil Udder

The Oil Udder magnetically snaps on your filter catching all the excess oil keeping your hands, the ground and your frame clean.

oiludder.com

For the oil filter, $21 seems rather steep for a function that can be executed with a disposable ziplock bag. For the oil drain plug, an oil drain deflector seems to me as a cleaner tool because once the deflector is placed under the drain plug both hands will be free to work on removing the plug.

 

[jasonpp]

For the oil filter, $21 seems rather steep for a function that can be executed with a disposable ziplock bag. For the oil drain plug, an oil drain deflector seems to me as a cleaner tool because once the deflector is placed under the drain plug both hands will be free to work on removing the plug.

I just use a small tupperware on the frame between the filter. It's perfect there and I don't need to hold it up like a zipper bag.

 

[pshadoa]

I rotate the tires and change the oil and filter every 5000 miles. Replace the filter while wheels are off. I use the Honda magnetic defector to keep oil off of the frame.