How to install/implications of K&N Air Filter into 06 Civic?

**JaCe** · 17-12-2006 04:52 PM

I've bought a K&N filter for my 06 Civic and basically, just trying to figure out how to install it and what things I need to think about when installing it. My cousins said it would make my car smoother so I'm quite eager to try it out.

**destrukshn** · 17-12-2006 04:56 PM

you'd hope it'd make your car smoother. lol.
never installed one on a 06 civic before, but it ain't hard, prboably 10 mins to change it
lol.

**Zilli** · 17-12-2006 05:32 PM

hey mate
im not familiar with the 06's, but its a simple matter of opening the airbox where the filter is housed, and simply swapping it over... should be pretty easy mate...

Implications... it might be a little louder, as such you will want to get into the motor more, which will mean youll go through more petrol... thats all i can think of...

**JaCe** · 17-12-2006 10:50 PM

Thanks guys. I feel like quite a newbie (because I am)!

The reason I asked is because I remember reading on one of the int'l forums (not sure which one) that the Civic06 had a difficult to change air filter because of the box or design or something... and thought I'd ask on OH just to see if there's anything I need to watch out for.

Also wondering how changing the air filter will impact on my Honda warranty/servicing...

**BiLL|z0r** · 18-12-2006 07:17 AM

If it's just a panel filter it'll be easy. If you bought a pod then you need brackets and heatshields.

**aaronng** · 18-12-2006 07:37 AM

Only implication I can think of is the mass air flow sensor being fouled by the filter oil, since your Civic is a VTi-L (same with VTi). The Sport is fine.

**JaCe** · 18-12-2006 09:40 PM

It's just the filter.

As for the filter oil.. not quite sure what you're talking about with relation to the sport. I know this filter was designed for my Civic FD 1.8 (according to the packaging) and it comes factory oiled according to the plastic bag.

**RMN15N** · 18-12-2006 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by JaCe

It's just the filter.

As for the filter oil.. not quite sure what you're talking about with relation to the sport. I know this filter was designed for my Civic FD 1.8 (according to the packaging) and it comes factory oiled according to the plastic bag.

just look at the airbox there should be a couple screws around it either philips head or 10mm sockets.. just unbolt them

and replace with aftermarket filter and bolt it back up,
theres nothing to it.

**aaronng** · 18-12-2006 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by JaCe

It's just the filter.

As for the filter oil.. not quite sure what you're talking about with relation to the sport. I know this filter was designed for my Civic FD 1.8 (according to the packaging) and it comes factory oiled according to the plastic bag.

Yup, I know it is made for your 1.8L, but while previous honda engines used a manifold pressure sensor, your R18a engine uses both the manifold pressure sensor and an mass airflow meter. If you find that you are losing power or throttle response down the road, then you might have to check if the oil from the filter has coated the air flow sensor.

**denot** · 20-12-2006 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Yup, I know it is made for your 1.8L, but while previous honda engines used a manifold pressure sensor, your R18a engine uses both the manifold pressure sensor and an mass airflow meter. If you find that you are losing power or throttle response down the road, then you might have to check if the oil from the filter has coated the air flow sensor.

agree... that's what my mechanic said as well...

**JaCe** · 07-01-2007 01:28 AM

Finally installed it. It feels like.. it's going well. The delay when you put foot down seems to be less, and the car feels more willing to rev/speed up than it did before.. but it could all be in the mind? >< Overall quite pleased.

Btw if any of you guys installed one of these before.. did it make a weird noise when you first installed it? Like for me, I started car and thought.. is my amp screwing up 'coz sounded like speakers crackling.. then I thought sounds a bit like when you have a new air conditioner unit and left the plastic over the air vent... but then.. after I drove around a bit, the noise went and the car felt smoother. Is that normal?

Also... on the sticker it says to reoil every 50000/100000 miles.. that's like.. a pretty huge range (as in.. the first number is HALF the second number?!).. any ideas?..Also Is it difficult to reoil or can I just go to like autojoy to get that done (since I know they sell/install them).

Thanks!

**aaronng** · 07-01-2007 11:22 AM

You're meant to wash it using the cleaning kit. Let it dry and then spray the oil on to the filter. Do it when it is dirty, say every 40,000 or 50,000km.