On Jul 5, 1:28 pm, "Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burg...@usa.com> wrote:
> 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" <cors...@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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Can this type of cleaning be done in a place other than the dealer?
how about at autozone or walmart.

Note that my battery is a honda brand.

Let me know. Thanks