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Use this type of wrench, add an extension to clear the engine and use socket wrench.

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[bchan_42]

glad that helped. one trick that I remember when I had my 97 CRV was to drain the oil and let it sit for at least 20 minutes, this reduces the amount of oil that would come out of the filter when it is removed. The first gen CRV was the easiest car to work on, there is so much space in the engine compartment. Make sure to drain and fill the rear diff if you have not done it yet.