I'm coming up on 3 yrs 6 months, 29k miles and cabin air filter hasn't been changed. The dealer has looked at it a couple of times and said so far it hasn't needed to be changed. I'm sure that clock is running out and it would save me a good bit to change it myself over letting them do it. Does anyone have a recommendation on cabin air filter to purchase? I found these two for a first choice: https://www.amazon.com/AirTechnik-Activated-2018-2021-2017-2020-2018-2020/dp/B08X95TJBY https://www.newegg.com/tyc-800216p-cabin-air-filter/p/N82E16889537008 Any real preferences for activated carbon over standard? Thanks in advance.
There's this old thread about cabin filters. I put a Fram Fresh Breeze cabin air filter in my Clarity and it seems fine, but maybe there are better ones.
I’d agree with the “doesn’t really matter” statement. But just to throw another option out there, I’ve been using this product: EPAuto CP182 (CF11182) Replacement for Honda Premium Cabin Air Filter includes Activated Carbon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074BHR574/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2BFQQ6VSFGMYRJ6TSADA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 They seem to be well made, and are a bit cheaper than Fram. Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-CF11182-Replacement-Premium-Activated/dp/B074BHR574 I have these too. Seem fine, although I do wonder if the carbon will get spread through the cabin (I replace mine every year anyway) Also, if you're at the dealer, you could just buy the Honda one. I'd install it myself unless they do for free--it's 5 minutes.
The carbon in the filter qualifies as a form of sequestration. It will add one small leaf to your eco-score.
I try and change mine annually since I live in a fairly dusty environment. I buy whatever I find on sale on Amazon that fits. The filter element is crazy easy to change in the Clarity, unlike my wife's Cherokee which involves removing a center console trim piece. Almost as hard as a Tesla, but not quite.
Just a word of caution: I agree that the filter is "crazy easy" to change, but... The support that prevents the glove box from opening too far is a little tricky to disconnect. If you know exactly what to do, it is easy. I did it the first time OK, but a year later when went to do it again, I had forgotten the 'trick' and I got a little too aggressive (angry?) because I perceived it was being uncooperative! I yanked the thing too hard (apparently in the wrong direction) and I broke it. Everything is plastic and vulnerable to breaking. Just don't get carried away yanking on it. If it is being uncooperative, you are probably doing something wrong!
I've used fram, epauto, tyc and perhaps other brands for my cars. I just get whatever's cheapest with 4+ stars on amazon. I think what's also important is changing it regularly. I do it once a year
FWIW, your posting reminded me to check my cabin filter and I found another large mouse nest. In my urgency to replace it I went to NAPA, but not in stock. Went to Advance Auto Parts, they had one for $26. Later I looked on line and found the same filter ranging from $5.83 to $8.
I bought a proper HEPA filter from O'Reilly a few months back and it seems to be working good. Was about $15 or $20 if I remember right.
