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Do you rely heavily on OEM parts for air filters? Or do you use K&M or other brands?

I've had the car for a year now and I kind of miss servicing my own car. Only reason why I go to Honda is because they're professionals and it's a lot safer rather than me messing something up under the hood. But I think I do a solid job on performing maintenance. I use to own a 91 civic (which explains my user name) and I did all the service on it. I recently was quoted to have my oil changed, tires rotated, replace cabin air filters and engine air filter for around $300... I know it does not cost that much to replace filters on my own.. Any tips on how to take care of my car that won't cost an arm or a leg?

Thanks Honda Fam!

 
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Less than $100 on parts. Those are easy jobs you can do yourself.

 
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Rock Auto. You said you do your own work.

 
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You may need oil changes done at honda or a warranty approved shop to maintain your warranty. So check that out.

But do everything else yourself, filters/tire rotations.

 
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For air filter, you can always go with a drop-in AEM DryFlow filter. Oil free, washable, AEM states its good for the life of the car. Retail price is $38. For filters, as long as they're from a reputable company and/or have overly positive reviews by actual people, I wouldn't personally care about sticking with OEM. Changing the air filter on a 10thgen is seriously 4 bolts and maybe the hose clamp for the flex hose between the turbo inlet and the filter box. And the electrical connection for the MAF sensor. Super easy to do. Hard to mess up, unless you overtorque the bolts holding the filter cover on and crack the housing or snap the bolt.

Maintenance, I'd say DIY if you have the ability. Cam, if DIY oil changes void warranties, I'd be surprised. I'd also be pissed. Then again, I hardly trust anyone under the hood of my car, so there's that. lol