OIL & spark plug CHANGE

[i hate my honda]

hey guys just bout my first mk3 a few weeks ago and my mk3 needs an oil change and new sparks i heard changing the oil is a b*tch for a first timer any tips? and i also need to know what kind of sparks should i go with any special brand?
thanx guys appreciate it

 

[Poodles]

Doing the oil is easy. People complain about the filter, but I've never had a problem if I followed the TSRM: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=LU&P=5

Plugs are harder since you have to move more and the routing of the wires with the coilpacks is a pain. I use NGK platinums myself, coppers are good too, but have to be changed more often. Iridiums are overpriced and difficult to gap (and yes they all need to be gapped).

Plugs: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=MA&P=7
Hard to see, but routing for the wires: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=IG&P=13

 

[jonahs_supra]

removing oil filter is a PITA
i just changed my oil yesterday
i found it easier to lay underneath front of car with my feet hanging out past bumper(dont forget to use jack stands and block wheels)
wiggled my left arm up in there(strong arm lol)
then removed

 

[te72]

Easiest way to change the oil on the 7mGTE I ever found was to go from behind the passenger side motor mount, with an oil filter wrench. Plenty of room behind the mount and under the turbo to play. Try one on a LHD 1jz sometime, I miss my 7m for how easy it was to do the oil.

 

[Poodles]

You definately don't do the oil filter from the top :rofl: Follow the TSRM like I gave.

It's easy, even with my DDP. Just don't do it when the engine is burning hot.