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Old 06-24-2019, 06:19 PM
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Changing Fit air filters

This article from Torque News explains how to change the Honda Fit cabin air and engine air filters.

https://www.torquenews.com/1083/chan...tools-required
 
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Old 06-24-2019, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopmatch
This article from Torque News explains how to change the Honda Fit cabin air and engine air filters.

https://www.torquenews.com/1083/chan...tools-required
Yes, it might tell you how but the first time I went to change my cabin filter the brand at the discount auto parts store didn't fit correctly. It had different dimensions than the OEM. I landed up buying a genuine Honda at the dealer. Next time I can probably shop the OEM online for a better price.
 
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Old 06-24-2019, 09:45 PM
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!! I was actually looking for this ! thank you so much for sharing it !
 
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Old 06-24-2019, 09:52 PM
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Yes, it might tell you how but the first time I went to change my cabin filter the brand at the discount auto parts store didn't fit correctly. It had different dimensions than the OEM. I landed up buying a genuine Honda at the dealer. Next time I can probably shop the OEM online for a better price.

while OEM parts guarantees fitting, isn't it a little bit expensive?
 
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Old 06-24-2019, 10:12 PM
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while OEM parts guarantees fitting, isn't it a little bit expensive?
It was a little over $20 with tax. Probably 50% more than the aftermarket that didn't fit
 
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Old 06-24-2019, 10:42 PM
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that';s actulaly cheap. i just looked at K&N filters.. they are like $44 each... ...
 
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Old 06-25-2019, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by silverrose12
that';s actulaly cheap. i just looked at K&N filters.. they are like $44 each... ...

I've already cleaned my k&n engine and cabin air filters twice, and they are now on their 3rd life cycle. Most def not cheap purchases, but so far they are returning on their investment
 
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Old 06-29-2019, 01:17 AM
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Speaking of air filters, can anyone see if they can help me clear in thing;

Recently, decided to change my CABIN AIR FILTER behind glove box.

The plastic cover that holds cabin air filter has arrow POINTING UP.

But every guide that I saw advice to put cabin air filter with arrow POINTING DOWN .

@_@ which way is it correct? Arrow point up or down?

Ps. I am referring to 2018 Honda fit (gk5)
 
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Old 06-29-2019, 07:49 AM
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Should be pointing down, someone probably put in upside down.
 
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Old 06-29-2019, 08:50 AM
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yeah... all the video that i saw says that air flow should be down..

but the reason i am doubting it is becuase the air filter cover has arrow pointing up...

why would honda put filter cover arrow pointing up =S
 
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Old 06-29-2019, 04:22 PM
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Simple mistake to make. Or if you bought the car used, someone other than Honda installed it upside down.
 
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Old 07-01-2019, 09:15 AM
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yeah i think that would've happened.. so i need to install the thing with arrow pointing down, rigt?
 
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