Replacing the air filter on your civic is very easy, cheap and a good preventative maintenance step. Here's a little walk through of how to replace your civic air filter.
WHY?: The filter over time will build up with dirt and other foreign objects. It should, that's what it's suppose to do You don't want dirt or any other material to enter your engine. It will reduce your mileage, possibly damage your spart plugs, and increase your emissions.
WHEN?: At least once a year. On the box I bought it said every 12000 miles.
WHERE?: You can't miss the filter. On the 7th generation civic, it's the big black box in the center of the engine. It's an easy maintenance procedure that can be done at home.
HOW?:
1. Pop the hood open.
2. The big plastic black box is where the filter is located. Unscrew the 7 screws using a 5/16" socket Once loosened, remove the cover and ...stare at that big hole. If you stare too long it will suck you in. That's where the air travels into the engine after filtering. Hopefully the inside is clean.
3. Remove your old filter. It's probably a good idea to clean this area from dust. Just be careful not to get dust into the air intake.
4. Now take out your new filter and compare new and old. If you put the filter against the light, you should still be able to see thru the filter. If not, it's time to change the filter. Look how dirty mine was.
5. Install the new filter. It only goes in one way so you can't mess this up. Some people probably do mess it up but sersiously, just look at the images above to see the orientation.
6. Put the air filter cover back on and tighten the screws. It just has to be firm, don't over do it. That's it, you just changed the air filter. Don't forget to check it every 12000 miles.
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