Cabin Air Filter Rip OFF

Tech — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:04:37 +0000

I was talking to a friend the other she was asking about the factory service procedures for her 07 Honda CRV. She was planning on taking it to the dealer and was quoted $99 for changing a micron filter. She asked me what a micron filter was. I told her I wasn’t sure but I had never heard of it so i would check it out for her.

A quick google search found it is a fancy name for a cabin air filter!!! 99 dollars for a cabin air filter. I hope it cures asthma for that price. I scrolled down and I found one for 12.70! Are you kidding me? The Honda Dealership was going to charge her almost 100 bucks to change a cabin air filter! I was appalled.

It not even a hard job to do! I looked up how to do it on Alldata and all you have to do is remove the glove box by squeezing the sides together and replacing the filter behind a door!

It just shows how you should do your research before getting that “micron filter” changed.

Serpentine Belts

Tech — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:32:27 +0000

One great way to prevent getting stuck on the side of the highway is to check your serpentine belt about ever 10k miles. Usually located in the front of the engine or off to one side the serpentine checking the serpentine belt is easy assurance and is great idea to do before heading out on a road trip.

Wait for the engine to be cool just so you don’t burn your arm on any hot metal.
Grab the belt twist it so you can see the part where the belt runs along the pulleys.
If you can see cracks when you twist it you need to replace the belt.

Worn Serpentine belt

If the belt brakes while driving the you will lose power steering and all accessorize immediately and if you continue to drive the car the battery will drain and the engine will stop. Leaving you stranded on the highway waiting for AAA. NOT FUN.

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Cabin Air Filter Rip OFF

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