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Since they said "2 air filters" I'm guessing they included the engine air filter. You'll know from your oil changing experience, you can imagine how profitable that one is.
Thinking back, I'm not sure they said filters, plural. Is replacing engine air filter difficult? I vaguely know where it's at (aft of the battery) but not sure I know how to get at it.
Update: I checked my cabin filter using the video and it was, indeed, easy. And the filter is dirty. I ordered a filter from Rockauto. I didn't opt for a carbon one... is there any real benefit to a carbon filter? So I'm spending $17 for a filter which they wanted to charge me $116. (Assuming they didn't also mean to add the engine air filter. Those are cheap too, right?)
Could jusst go to nearest Walmart Auto Center and inspect the batteries on a rack, like I did this last time. There were two options that fit my Accord; I got the slightly larger capacity one and they installed free, rather quickly, for $109 (two yrs ago).
Since they said "2 air filters" I'm guessing they included the engine air filter. You'll know from your oil changing experience, you can imagine how profitable that one is.
I just looked carefully at the Honda Multi-point Vehicle Inspection Checklist and, indeed, the engine oil filter is checked red (replace).
Tech question:
My current Honda battery is rated at 550 CCA.
What is the advantage, if any, of buying a battery with higher cranking power?
You're in Indiana and get cold weather for 4 months a year.
More CCA's means your car will still start when cold, even after your battery starts to degrade over time.
BTW, my 4 cyl Accord has a 700 CCA battery group 24 size from Walmart, under $110 installed.
I always go bigger on batteries when there's room. My 07 accord 2.4L has a Maxx 35N 640CCA (Walmart) and it's lasted way longer than the original battery that came with the 4cyls. It cost me a little less that $100 with 3 year free replacement and 2 year prorated. If it makes it through this winter it will be 6 years on this battery. On average I would get between 2-3 years on the original size.
The engine air filter is pretty easy, here's the filter box. The lid has snaps (#6) on one side and the other side tucks under a flange so you tilt the lid to open it. Unplug the MAF sensor (#12) so you don't pull the wires apart, and don't forget to plug it back in when you're done. Probably will help if you loosen one of the hose clamps (#10 or 11) depending on what other stuff is in the way of opening the lid.
But then you said "oil filter"... ?
Anyway, the cabin-air filter with activated charcoal helps trap some odors. I normally don't get the charcoal version but it's always your choice.
