How To: Change Honda 1.5 Liter Turbo Air Filter (works for all 2016+ 1.5 liter turbo Hondas)

This video is about How to change Civic air filter. This works for all cars that have the 1.5 Liter turbo engine. Check the links for the exact products needed.
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[@EV-pm7ul]

Thank you so much this was so helpful they are charging 125.00 at the Honda dealership to change this filter. Your video was the only one that actually had the correct engine when searching for Civic SI Coupe 2019. Easy directions and tips, great job!

[@DIYcraftychic]

Thank you so much! Just did it myself and saved me about 80$ from the dealer!!

[@s2kmagiccarpet]

Thanks for the video. I have been using K&N filters for many years but this is the first time where the filter placement has to be oriented. I had just cleaned and put the filter back and after seeing your video, I went back to check the filter placement. Of course, I had it reversed!!! Corrected it!🙂

[@Ronnock]

And thank you for the information on the screwdriver types! Truly did not know Japan had its own version.

[@bubbalama8820]

Thanks for the tip on the JIS screwdriver vs. Phillips. Much appreciated!

[@empmusic8312]

Quick and to the point, what a killer video nice job man!

[@beautymorales5786]

I have a 2016 Honda Civic ex-t and this is literally the only video that I’ve found that helped! Thank you!

[@ThePropperWay]

Glad it helped!

[@PLCRB]

For the screws, I use an 8mm deep socket ratchet wrench, which fits perfectly. You’re probably already using a deep socket to change your battery, so just switch out the 10mm for the battery with an 8mm for the air box. Easy.

[@priceliss]

Thank you so much for this video! You really helped me from getting robbed by the dealership!

[@Ronnock]

Finally! A relevant video!

[@DrGnBld2]

Excellent video, super useful and gave me info I didn’t even know I wanted but am glad to have. Thank you!

[@qsatar]

Straight to the point. Liked.

[@locomotor5star]

Thank you for the video. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@LaloSlaps]

Thank you also for the tip on the JIS screwdriver vs. Phillips!

[@Scott_Mericle]

Great video. This is why I love Honda products. Easy to work on and doesn't require a degree in rocket science like german cars do.

[@MrStonedStone]

Cant compare the quality of honda and benz or bmw...

[@diptarupghosh4431]

@@MrStonedStone whats quality when Hondas can run so much longer more reliably

[@apostleis]

@@diptarupghosh4431 Except my Touring leaks gas into the oil.

[@diptarupghosh4431]

@@apostleis mine doesnt…

[@mfolson81]

Lots of great useful info, great work and thanks for your help!

[@connorbonstein4048]

I have that exact same screw driver with the removable bit, that was a huge help!

[@kevelyn5929]

What is the size of that screwdriver? And where can I find one

[@inspiredwork]

Thank you for this tutorial! Saved me a hundred bucks from the dealership! Thanks for the heads up on the screw driver. A 5/16 mag worked for my 2017 Honda Civic Ex Turbo. :)

[@micia13]

Thanks Erin, for saying 5/16 worked for you. I tried all kinds without any luck but let me tell you the 5/16 worked for me with a lot of patience. I'm old and it was super tight. Took me a while but I did it.

[@MintedBrown]

People keep in mind the bolt is really fragile so don’t tighten it to much.

[@COLOMBIAVIC]

Good shit! Great advice and tutorial bro 👍

[@AdverageJo]

Great video, thank you for the help my man

[@JohnB-kv4gf]

Great video, short and to the point. Thank you for posting it.

[@ThePropperWay]

Glad it helped!

[@zahidgomez37]

Good ol Klein tools Sparky approved 👍🏼

[@mayelbarsenas8575]

Thanks for teaching

[@thomturcotte816]

Excellent video! You have no idea how poor most of them are, so thanks. Here is my question, what tool were you using, size and where to purchase it. Thanks!

[@diss3nsion799]

Great vid, thank you.

[@CrankyFrankie59]

Thank you!

[@linasgilius9160]

Where can I buy a JIS screwdriver and what size JIS screw is needed?

[@wyhop6071]

What's the wrench (and size) called that you used to undo the screws on the air box lid?

[@maximilian7314]

Thanks so much God bless you

[@kampfschwein4886]

good video, can you make one about a cooling flush

[@samuelwatson6091]

This video was super helpful and straight to the point! My only question is diesel compatibility (I have 1.6l SR idtec) and wanting to have a tinker with it. If I was to buy performance parts for an SI - would these also help improve performance for the diesel model? Been searching everywhere for air filters and cold air intakes to fit my model and coming up blank

[@ThePropperWay]

Definitely not. They would not work

[@ArirHakim]

Thanks dude

[@jhowie]

hi, what's the thing called that you used to unscrew? and any link to the one you used? thanks..

[@alecs4640]

Thank you 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@joahangallardo4802]

Does it make any noise cause I just installed mine and it didn’t make no type of noise

[@golferaddict85]

Hey thx for the great instructional video. I also have a KNN filter both in my engine and cabin. Do u know often I should clean those? And can u just clean it with plain water or do u need a special solution to clean those? Thx.

[@ThePropperWay]

I have a video on how to clean the air filter. If you check out my other videos you should see it. It was quite a recent video.

[@gargrahul873]

Bro what’s the name of this particular screwdriver and where can I get it

[@Specter773]

Thanks for helping out ! Was getting charged 130$ at the dealer for cabin and air filter 😂 SIKE

[@Red87star]

Yes. They quoted me more for each! x2. I laughed before I even read it since it's so easy to do. Knew they'd quote a lot, but it's so sad how they prey on people who don't know better.

[@nflyoungboy1181]

How do u change the fuel filter ???

[@DavidSanchez-uc7ik]

ty men !!

[@alexalcantara5821]

Really nice color Honda Civic!

[@ThePropperWay]

Thank you

[@alexalcantara5821]

@@ThePropperWay what kind of difference is there between a K&N filter and a OEM Filter?

[@ThePropperWay]

@@alexalcantara5821 the sound gets a little louder but unless you put a full intake on it then you can’t really feel a difference

[@micia13]

Please do the cabin air filter.

[@Notafanlol]

Thanks for your video ! Very helpful but what brand should I get and where can I get it ?

[@ThePropperWay]

Eduardo 007 glad I could help

[@ThePropperWay]

Eduardo 007 I have links in the description

[@mariyamelshrief6474]

I used 8mm screw bit screwdriver and they are hard to remove

[@BreezySimple]

Hi, great video! Are there any similar air filters at lower price points that you recommend?

[@ThePropperWay]

There is a link to a factory type air filter in the description. If you plan to have the car for a while the K&n filter is worth it and let’s the car breathe easier.

[@JesseBrownstein]

Easy enough. Changing my filter tomorrow! How do you change the fog lights? Noticed mine are out and want to upgrade with LEDs. Thanks!

[@devonlee9400]

You’ll go underneath the car front bumper for the fog lights ! The only time sadly if you shatter the lenses on the fog lights you have to remove the entire bumper as a heads up :( mine broke and the dealer wants 600$ to fix it. But if you’re only replacing the bulbs you’ll go underneath the front bumper so have something to jack up the car or something to drive up on to raise it

[@JesseBrownstein]

@@devonlee9400 Was able to do it without need for jack or raising the car. It took a while to squeeze my arm in there and get oriented, but overall, pretty easy!

[@devonlee9400]

@@JesseBrownstein yeah I just raise mine so lol I can see fully what I’m doing and not having to like guess where I’m poking my arm in lol but good

[@iskandar12-hh9wn]

Tq

[@stheday1]

Thanks for the video. Curious why you used the K&M filter? I heard that it’s no good.

[@ThePropperWay]

Gets better airflow, doesn’t void warranty and makes it sound a little more aggressive

[@stheday1]

@@ThePropperWay Cool, thanks

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

I changed mine to a dry type drop in AEM filter because the oiled type can mess with the MAF, and now it bogs and sputters when I get on it. Weird. I’m going to get some MAF cleaner today and clean the MAF.

[@ThePropperWay]

Probably used too much air filter oil

[@takishabaker7520]

Thanks, I wish it didn't have the screws but the clips like of the previous generation. My screws are stripped. Do you what I could use to get them loose?

[@ThePropperWay]

Could use a socket to get them out. Believe it’s an 8mm socket but I’m not 100% sure

[@takishabaker7520]

@@ThePropperWay Oh, Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@kenyagirl96]

Where can I get the screw driver you used?

[@ThePropperWay]

I didn’t use the right screw driver. I used the right hex size on the screw driver. You can get it at lowes or Home Depot

[@roan2512]

How do you unscrew it, clockwise or counter-clockwise?

[@ThePropperWay]

Counter clockwise. Lefty loosey, righty tighty

[@roan2512]

@@ThePropperWay thanks man! Trying to change my air filter but the dealers screw it so tight. Just making sure before I fully force it to open.

[@heladionunez1735]

Every how many mileage does the air filter need to be changed ?

[@ThePropperWay]

Just need to check it when it’s dirty and see. Where you drive will make the change interval vary.

[@angelbenitez2658]

They recommend every 12,000 miles

[@jaimegutierrez5520]

Jesus thanks they want me to pay 120 dollar to replace the air filter. Nice car

[@artwelve22]

Do you have a link to buy that tool/screwdriver you used to take out the screws?

[@ThePropperWay]

I just use the Klein tools multi screwdriver.

[@artwelve22]

@@ThePropperWay thanks! I’ll look that up. I scrolled down in the comments and some had said what they used that worked. Thanks for the video! This is better than paying 100$+ at the dealer.

[@ThePropperWay]

@@artwelve22 here is the link to what I used. amzn.to/45kzExc

[@artwelve22]

@@ThePropperWay I literally was just looking at that on Amazon. Haha. Thanks! Ordered. Can’t wait to try to change my filter again.

[@artwelve22]

Hi I’m back again. I got the tool and it works perfectly… however, I was only able to loosen the bottoms two screws. Any tips for loosening the top two? I tried really hard to loosen them, but the rubber grip on the screwdriver started to move around.

[@Mrcabletwitch]

what screw driver did you use

[@ThePropperWay]

Mrcabletwitch I used a socket to take it off. Unless you have the right Japanese stand screwdriver. A socket won’t strip it out

[@Mrcabletwitch]

@@ThePropperWay yeah my screws are all fucked up... probably by the dealership. Do you know the size of that socket? Thanks!

[@kenantv7487]

Where did u get those rims? Also the under of hood of my car was also as cleans as yours but now it’s so dirty. How can I clean it?

[@ThePropperWay]

They are the stock rims for the car. I’ll also be making a video soon on how to clean the engine bay. It’s very simple.

[@ThePropperWay]

I use chemical guys invisible cleaner with a brush and then then a pressure washer to rinse before and after the cleaner.

[@kenantv7487]

@@ThePropperWay thanks but I was told one old man that saying you don’t wanna wash it coz you can’t put a water on it but I remember once i saw a video the guy was washing with hose lol like u do car wash.

[@kenantv7487]

Your rims look different tho. I didn’t see such stock rims on civics.

[@ThePropperWay]

@@kenantv7487 you can be careful about spraying the alternator but you don’t really have to. Think about it, if you drive you car in the rain the engine gets wet. Newer engines are okay getting a bit wet

[@localblackman427]

My tip was too small so had to use a Phillips

[@AnurangaBandara]

Damn. Wish I watched this before i stripped mine

[@scottsmith491]

10 minutes to change both the engine air filter and the cabin air filter. $106.00 at the dealership.

[@minimalistix1337]

My screws broke when tightening :-(

[@bobbylee2853]

I only use a 8mm socket with an extension. I stripped out one of the screws using a screwdriver.

[@doctorhippopotamus3058]

You didn’t explain what type of air filter it takes

[@ThePropperWay]

the links in the description show the air filters

[@jeffjohnson8655]

Mine just broke off lmao

[@Cisco94]

Instead of striping the screw i just snapped it. 😢

[@jesuscamarena2381]

*gives up Bc doesn’t have special screw driver* lol

[@carlosthomas9643]

Funny how a regular Phillips screwdriver opened mine to replace the filter. Stop using words like Japanese to make it complicated. It’s really not.

[@ThePropperWay]

After doing it a few times, if it is tight, a regular Philips will strip it. Was a Honda mechanic I can tell you for a fact the two types are different.

[@danielb3863]

@@ThePropperWay I tried to do it with a Philips head and it would slip off after attempting one turn. Bought the socket you recommended turned like butter.