Hi Guys, I don't post much, but have gleamed alot of really helpful information from here. I have a 2009 fit sport with just over 100K on her. With the help of this website and my brother and his garage I was able to do my 100K service and I have to say I would not have gotten through it if not for the advice and help from this forum and you guys.

So my contribution is now to save yourself some money on your air filter. I have bought new ones up until now. I usually change them every 30K or so and by then they're usually pretty gunked up. But this one only had 10K on it and wasn't looking terrible. I started by slapping it on the ground to shake loose any bits of leaves, acorns (don't ask) and miscellaneous dirt.

Then I put the filter on the bottom rack of my dishwasher with the dirty side facing down. The end result is pretty good. It's not squeaky clean but its for sure good enough to put back in the car and I can't see any degradation to the material. One thing, I did stop the 'drying process' that basically turns on a heater element to dry the dishes. I was afraid this might get too hot and melt something. By the way, this process works great to clean a motorcycle helmet too!

Here are a few pictures of the process.

Before:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29594934@N02/8519325024/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29594934@N02/8519325024/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29594934@N02/, on Flickr

Loaded face down in the bottom rack of the dishwasher:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29594934@N02/8519324998/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29594934@N02/8519324998/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29594934@N02/, on Flickr

After, still a little wet:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29594934@N02/8518212517/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29594934@N02/8518212517/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29594934@N02/, on Flickr

 

try K & n filter cleaner i use on my aftermarket one makes it look brand new every time just dnt use that oil treatment BS