Bought my S used, is this the OEM air filter? if so can I buy a new one at autozone?

 

looks like it...why not hit up your honda dealer?

 

I also want to clean the engine bay, any suggestions? I have access to hot water through the garden hose but what kind of cleaner to use?

 

auto zone is a block away, vs Penske honda, 15 min. away.

 

Cant be bought at Auto Zone

Should have gone to the dealer in the first place.

 

Didn't know they sold it at Autozone.
I usually take a wet rag and go over most surfaces that are accessable.

 

Simple Green engine cleaner

 

here's what i use to clean the engine and also to shine up the hosesand the link goes to a member of the boards here who has good prices. remember to only clean your engine when it's cold.


http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/product.a...?ItemID=303-cle

http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/product.a...?ItemID=sto-tri

 

I like the Citrus based degreasers like d-limonene, but Simple Green is a good choice, as is dish detergent (like Dawn) for that matter. Just keep it off the car paint, as it eats through wax like butter.

 

For the air filter, I would go buy a K&N one.

To clean the engine bay, first go get it steam cleaned. The dealership will usually do it for $20 or less. Then you can go polish it up to your heart's content. I think steam cleaning is good enough though.