The battery terminals need to be removed from the battery in order to clean
them right. This requires some simple hand tools which you may or may not
have. It would be good to watch someone else do it the first time. The top
of the battery should be rinsed off with clean water if any battery fluid
has got on it.

I believe that the instructions for replacing the air filter are in the
owner's manual. If you have a new enough vehicle you will have a cabin air
filter too.

If this costs more than you want to pay, check out your local library for do
it yourself books or your local community college for a basic auto mechanics
course.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
news:1183650102.485625.316590@n60g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello all,
>
> I'm planning a trip to the dealer to have the oil change done and
> it seems like they charge for simple things like cleaning battery
> terminals. Can this be done easily w/ household chemicals?
> What about the air filter? It has been changed once and now the
> car is at 45K. Not sure if it's ok to request valet to replace it
> after purchase.
>
> I have a genuine honda battery.
>
> Thanks!
>



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