I’m about to attempt vtec solenoid gasket and valve cover gasket replacements on my 260k mile 2002 CR-V, thanks to inspiration from so many youtube videos. One thing none of these youtubers indicate, though, is whether or not they drained the oil from the engine first. Is that needed? I assume no…

Dumb question: drain the oil before replacing valve cover gasket?

PvtPublic May 1, 2021, 9:19am 2

I would change the oil afterward just on the chance that any crud fell into one of the oil returns.

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