In cabin (interior) air filters - Honda Pilot

dragoncoach · 07-23-2004, 06:05 PM

I didn't know how important it was to change the interior air filter in Hondas. I just changed them in my '98 Accord and '01 CRV and I was shocked to see how much dirt and grime they have filtered. The Accord has 110k and the filters were black and actually had a bit of mold buildup from moisture. The CRV has 50K miles and the filter in it was dirty but not to the extent of the Accord. Yuck! Just think, my family has been breathing this filtered air.

My advice, gained from this experience, is to not forget to regularly change the in cabin air filter at the prescribed intervals.

jay · 07-23-2004, 07:03 PM

I had a '98 Accord that got the cabin filter change every 30,000 miles. The new filters would go in white and come out black.

john802 · 07-23-2004, 07:07 PM

I changed my cabin filter just after I came back from Alaska. It was so dirty even for a suv with 6,050 miles on the odometer at that time.

-john

tim.s · 07-23-2004, 07:49 PM

Had the new filter for about a month now...still haven't installed it.

Dot · 07-26-2004, 10:13 AM

My wife drives a 02 Accord and it has about 16,000 miles on it. I just wondering if anybody could post some procedures/pictures on how to change the pollen filter on the accord? (I intend to do it myself) Looks like the accord has a different glove box design. Thank you!

jay · 07-26-2004, 10:30 AM

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Originally posted by Dot
My wife drives a 02 Accord and it has about 16,000 miles on it. I just wondering if anybody could post some procedures/pictures on how to change the pollen filter on the accord? (I intend to do it myself) Looks like the accord has a different glove box design. Thank you!

You might want to post this question in this Accord forum.

Dot · 07-26-2004, 12:29 PM

Thanks Jay! this is a great link about Accord. Anyway, I found the DIY procedures from the www.v6performance.net. 98-02 accord does have a different procedure to remove the glove box.

hondaman2 · 07-30-2004, 04:59 PM

cabin A/C filters get dirty fast if you smoke, and if you drive with the fresh air vent open. They filter is there to filter out the air you breathe, I personally think its a hoax(but it works), if they didnt put the filter there in the first place you wouldnt need to change it, but since it is there if you do not change it the air in the car will start to smell stagnant like getting into a smokers car, it smells stale.

You can always drive without using the fresh air vent as much, plus I recommend not parking the car with it open because it still filters the air getting inside.

If you drive with the vent closed all you are filtering is the air inside the car( driving with window open, A/C air, smelly things like air fresheners, burgers from fast food joints, girl friends perfume you dont want the wife to know about, or burps(gas) that take the service elevator down.

Honda uses two types of cabin filters: regular thin filter and the super thick micro fiber poly kind which cost twice as much as the regular.

I recommend not parking with fresh air vent open also because mice, leaves, and debris get in and make your air duct system their new home. The mice chew up your engine wire harness(lots of money to replace) and a lot of the insulation from the firewall and build a nest in your blower housing, it restricts the air flow from the blower burning out the motor faster, then they die from you closing the vent and turning on the heater and then leave a nice dead smell. All this could of been prevented if you had the fresh air vent closed.

I see this at least 3 times a month.

07-23-2004, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In cabin (interior) air filters I didn't know how important it was to change the interior air filter in Hondas. I just changed them in my '98 Accord and '01 CRV and I was shocked to see how much dirt and grime they have filtered. The Accord has 110k and the filters were black and actually had a bit of mold buildup from moisture. The CRV has 50K miles and the filter in it was dirty but not to the extent of the Accord. Yuck! Just think, my family has been breathing this filtered air. My advice, gained from this experience, is to not forget to regularly change the in cabin air filter at the prescribed intervals. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

07-23-2004, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a '98 Accord that got the cabin filter change every 30,000 miles. The new filters would go in white and come out black. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

07-23-2004, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I changed my cabin filter just after I came back from Alaska. It was so dirty even for a suv with 6,050 miles on the odometer at that time. -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

07-23-2004, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
tim.s Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: US Posts: 2,564 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Had the new filter for about a month now...still haven't installed it. __________________ Hands free device = good Not buckling your kids = bad '06 Black EXL-Navi: autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, mud guards, ODB II, and wwong's console pads. '06 Black Volvo XC90 2.5T '03 Black EXL-RES: side steps, autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, roof rack, and mud guards. --> traded in '06 for XC90

07-26-2004, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dot Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to change pollen filter for Accord? My wife drives a 02 Accord and it has about 16,000 miles on it. I just wondering if anybody could post some procedures/pictures on how to change the pollen filter on the accord? (I intend to do it myself) Looks like the accord has a different glove box design. Thank you!

07-26-2004, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dot Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Found the answer Thanks Jay! this is a great link about Accord. Anyway, I found the DIY procedures from the www.v6performance.net. 98-02 accord does have a different procedure to remove the glove box.

07-30-2004, 04:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
hondaman2 Superior Honda Tech Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 323 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cabin filters cabin A/C filters get dirty fast if you smoke, and if you drive with the fresh air vent open. They filter is there to filter out the air you breathe, I personally think its a hoax(but it works), if they didnt put the filter there in the first place you wouldnt need to change it, but since it is there if you do not change it the air in the car will start to smell stagnant like getting into a smokers car, it smells stale. You can always drive without using the fresh air vent as much, plus I recommend not parking the car with it open because it still filters the air getting inside. If you drive with the vent closed all you are filtering is the air inside the car( driving with window open, A/C air, smelly things like air fresheners, burgers from fast food joints, girl friends perfume you dont want the wife to know about, or burps(gas) that take the service elevator down. Honda uses two types of cabin filters: regular thin filter and the super thick micro fiber poly kind which cost twice as much as the regular. I recommend not parking with fresh air vent open also because mice, leaves, and debris get in and make your air duct system their new home. The mice chew up your engine wire harness(lots of money to replace) and a lot of the insulation from the firewall and build a nest in your blower housing, it restricts the air flow from the blower burning out the motor faster, then they die from you closing the vent and turning on the heater and then leave a nice dead smell. All this could of been prevented if you had the fresh air vent closed. I see this at least 3 times a month.

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