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PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
Jun 10, 2026 at 07:02 AM ET
Hey! Pretend I'm Lucy and 'splain somethin' to me!
Yesterday I changed air filters in the Honda. The engine air filter was filthy and there were LEAVES inside the housing on the surface of the filter. How on earth do leaves even get in there? Don't tell me they suck up through the exhaust system in reverse. I'm not gonna believe that one.

10 Replies

Culpeper Hokie Culpeper Hokie
1mo
If you drive over loose leaves on the highway at speed...
...they can easily enter the engine compartment and get sucked into the air cleaner intake. Check your cabin air filter. I'll bet you'll find the same stuff in there. ** Edited by Culpeper Hokie at 6/10/2026, 8:56:32 AM
PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
1mo
Interesting. Who knew? Not me. The cabin filter was
gawd awful filthy but no leaves. Going for my state inspection tomorrow and my guys will hound me if I show up without changing the filters. Saves me $30 to do it myself. Thanks.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
1mo
...and now you'll know if they try to tell you that you need new filters...
...they are trying to screw you.
PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
1mo
Except that I already trust the dealer I've used for four years.
VaTechie VaTechie
1mo
I trust my same dealer for 30 years. His weed is great.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
1mo
That's a good thing!
PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
1mo
I bet you're glad my Lenovo has "retired". TIC Can't believe the staunch
defense I gave it less than 10 days ago. It's still going be a backup, but I'm gradually migrating the functions it served over to the Acer.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
1mo
Ha. You are much better off with your Acer, IMO...
I wouldn't give my Lenovo POS to my worst enemy!
PhotoHokieNC PhotoHokieNC OP
1mo
I was hoping to get it fixed by a GE refrigerator repair guy.
MP4VT2004 MP4VT2004
1mo
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