Hello,


I have a second hand 2008 Fit, only 40k mileage.
The maintenance minder %15 oil life B12 with wrench has come on.


I was quoted around $300 from local Honda dealers, and I would like to get the oil and filter change done elsewhere for around $30 and change the filters myself if possible.


I am not experienced with car mechanics and this is my first car.


I am pretty sure I can rotate the tires myself, and I need to put winter tires on anyways so that will cover that aspect.


How difficult would it be to perform (2)
-Replace air cleaner element
-Replace dust and pollen filter


I had a safety inspection about a month ago so most parts should be working fine as far as the maintenance inspection goes.


Thanks


Mike

 

I doubt it is going to be much different (I have an 07) but changing the filter behind the glovebox is maybe a 15 minute job at most and same with the engine filter.
Should cost around $25 for both filters, depending where you buy them.

Edit:

Cabin filter - Engine filter -

 

Thanks,


Is there a certain brand of filters that I should buy or do you have any recommendations?

 

I usually use tyc for the cabin, there are other brands though. If a fram is cheaper, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

Engine - fram, oem or wix...whichever is cheaper at the time.

 

Great thanks!

 

If you have an '08 Fit, its probably a GD, not a GE.

 

GD/GE?


Has anyone used a K&N lifetime filter?

 

GD = First generation
GE = Second generation.

You posted this in the GE section, however if you're in North America and drive a 2008...its a GD.

 

Don't know how I missed that.

 

I bought mine at the dealership but didn't let them install it. They charge double!

 

I bought a fram ca10233 for my 2008 fit, from Canadian Tire for $12!

I ordered the cabin air filters online for $10.49.

It takes less than a minute to install, and you save quite a bit!

 

I actually use a fram cabin air filter because it's cheaper than the OEM.

 

Some people use them, but I wouldn't.
They are not filtering as well as the oem filter and I wouldn't want to damage the engine with dust particles of larger size getting into the engine from the use of a reusable k&n filter.

The oem filter is 10$ where I buy them and they last 25-30K miles.
Why would I want to use K&N?

 

I feel like a K&N drop in is kinda like a lateral move. It's still about the same kind of air flow. I'd rather just keep changing a paper filter regularly than spend 40$ (or whatever it costs) for the k&n.

However, I am currently considering the K&n cold air intake, which some would argue makes only a small difference if any, but at least it would allow better airflow since you are removing some of the baffles of the stock air box.