Replacing engine air filter

 Hello! 

Covid-19 made a lot of adjustments in my lifestyle,  but no matter how bad the lockdown is the car still requires a maintenance.

Today I was changing an engine air filter.

Simple procedure for 2018 Elantra , definitely not worth to evolve mechanics in it.

DYI: Changing a battery in an electronic car key

 You need a car key and a new battery. For 2018 Elantra it is 2032.

Another silly video how to do it without paying money to someone else.

Also, this year I decided to swap tires on my own. But I needed all hands and a helper to do it, so didn't have an operator to record a video ;)

DIY: Changing a Cabin Air Filter

Letting professionals do your car maintenance is the best choice. However, sometimes professionals are charging too much for a simple service like a cabin air filter replacement.
In my case, a DYI filter change was 4 times cheaper than the suggested price by both my garage and dealership.
To buy a proper filter you need to know your car's manufacturer, model, trim and year. Many online stores provide a suitable selection of accessories for your car after submitting this information.
It is recommended to change the filter every 30000 km or once a year (unless stated differently by car's or filter's manufacturer). Quite often the smell in the car, specifically from the  A/C, can be eliminated by replacement of the cabin air filter.
Let's do it!

Special operation “Honeymoon”

Last summer I was so busy with work, volunteering, car events and other unexpected things in my life that I missed the entire camping season. Our camping gear hasn’t moved from the shelf in the closet even once. Compensation in the form of some adventure was needed badly.

How to survive without a one year worth supply of the toilet paper

Should I say that I am lucky? Only 2 weeks ago I came back from a short vacation to the seaside without any concerns about coronavirus. Today some countries closed their borders and airports for international flights, traveling and attending public events considered to be a risk, schools closed, people are buying hand sanitizers, face masks and toilet paper like those items are going to save their lives.
So let's leave panic aside and look at some facts and tips.

My first driving lesson

This post was waiting in my saved files for a long time, but today is the special day. Today is my late grandfather's birthday. He was not only a great scientist, director of a research institute, but also a person with the biggest heart ever. He was my mentor, my friend and the ideal model of how a real man should be. This post is for you, grandpa Volodya! I miss you a lot.

See how it was built

Do you know that many car manufacturing facilities offer tours?
For example, if you live in Southern Ontario, you may visit Honda and Toyota plants. If you are willing to drive a bit longer, you may visit Ford Rouge Plant west of Detroit, MI.
Here are some links:
1. Honda in Alliston, ON
http://www.hondacanadamfg.ca/our-tours/
2. Toyota in Cambridge, ON
https://www.tmmc.ca/en/plants/plant-tours
3. Ford Rouge in Dearborn, MI
https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/ford-rouge-factory-tour/
4. Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, ON
http://www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com/tours


Please feel free to comment and add more interesting tours.