Amazon.com

 

Did you install one? Cause I tried two months ago and it was too small, sent it back. Did they update it? they were still using the previous filters but saying it fit the new Pilots...

 

K&N.....once and done.

 

Why are they so expensive??

 

You buy it one time and will last you for as long as you own the Pilot. It's washable so no need to keep buying new one.

 

K&N.....once and done.

You buy it one time and will last you for as long as you own the Pilot. It's washable so no need to keep buying new one.

Don't forget to include the cost of the reoiling kit(s).
Plus, Honda advises against using an oiled-type air filter.

 

You reoil them, under normal use, only every 50,000 miles (my service schedule including periodic inspections). I've used them for 35 years in all my vehicles.
The filtration quality is excellent. I'm a truck engineer.....there's zero negatives.
Honda? They're Ridgeline race truck has one.

 

I have a '23 Pilot Touring and I'm trying to replace my air filter and cabin air filter ...
I really don't want to buy OEM filters from the dealership since they are marked way up.

What prices was the dealer quoting for those filters?

 

I wrote it down somewhere but it was like $90.

and which cabin filter fits??

 

Why purchase from the Dealer... select a Honda OEM Parts provider from the World Wide Web & SAVE $.

 

There are many aftermarket air filters listed for your Pilot on Amazon. Have you tried one of them? Prices are under $20.

BTW, on my 2018, the filter will go into the housing only one way. If your 2023 is similar, then try flipping the filter around, see if it fits correctly.

 

I experienced this with my 2016. Took about 2 years before I was able to find one that wasn't an OEM Honda Filter. Takes the aftermarket some time to catch up... it would seem...

 

Buyer's Guide : WIX WA11509 Air Filter
ACURA MDX 2022-2024
HONDA PILOT 2023
Please refer to catalog for application details.
--This is from rockauto--
they also list a BECK/ARNLEY 0421973

how many miles on the vehicle that it needs an air filter already?

also definitely recommend the K&N washable air filter. never had any adverse effects on any vehicle. they come pre-oiled and ready to install. first time it should need any kind of cleaning is probably 60k miles in.

 

also definitely recommend the K&N washable air filter. never had any adverse effects on any vehicle. they come pre-oiled and ready to install. first time it should need any kind of cleaning is probably 60k miles in.

The breakeven cost point between the reuseable K&N filter (plus the cleaning/reoiling kits) and the disposable Honda filter (changed every 30K miles) is beyond 150K miles.

 

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cabin filter 🇺🇸 made and you can change them like underwear..buy a case.. $3.91…

for engine air filter, buy the honda oem..unless you are driving in a dust storm they last for years. The computer compensating for all but severe restrictions unlike the old carburetor..they are not that expensive..

$22.41 for oem engine filter..

 

I buy genuine Honda cabin filters from Honda dealers online. Breathing clean air is fundamental.
You can get the 2023+ Pilot filter (80292-TYA-A41) for just $19.

Cabin Air Filter

Check out the deal on Cabin Air Filter at College Hills Honda

www.collegehillshonda.com

 

So does that mean I can just wash the factory one that came with my car?

 

No they are not reusable. Only the KN oiled air filters are if you buy their cleaning kit

 

These 3.5 Honda engines have a MAF (mass air flow) sensor , heavily oiled air filters can contaminate the sensor with oil then fine particulate dirt that gets through the filter can build up too causing engine performance issues and can cause the MAF sensor to fail. Cleaning the sensor regularly can help. I have used K and N air filters on non MAF cars with no worries years ago, but I don’t use them on any daily driver vehicles at all now. I never felt any performance gains with just the filters so it wasn’t worth it. I did have the K and N cold air kit on my 1994 Roadmaster with the LT1 engine because I also did other intake and exhaust mods and it was a quick fun sounding car for its size and it was a toy that I didn’t need to depend on. It had a MAF sensor that I kept cleaned and I lightly oiled the filter but K and N filters are considered a heavy oiled filter compared to some others.
just some info for thought 😎.

 

These 3.5 Honda engines have a MAF (mass air flow) sensor , heavily oiled air filters can contaminate the sensor with oil then fine particulate dirt that gets through the filter can build up too causing engine performance issues and can cause the MAF sensor to fail. Cleaning the sensor regularly can help. I have used K and N air filters on non MAF cars with no worries years ago, but I don’t use them on any daily driver vehicles at all now. I never felt any performance gains with just the filters so it wasn’t worth it. I did have the K and N cold air kit on my 1994 Roadmaster with the LT1 engine because I also did other intake and exhaust mods and it was a quick fun sounding car for its size and it was a toy that I didn’t need to depend on. It had a MAF sensor that I kept cleaned and I lightly oiled the filter but K and N filters are considered a heavy oiled filter compared to some others.
just some info for thought 😎.

"heavily oiled air filters" .....If you own a K&N filter and you clean and refill as directed in their instructions it will not be heavily oiled. I have had them for years in numerous vehicles including ATVs and SXSs, never an issue. Also the MAF will not get soiled if you oil you K&N correctly. If you're a hack with the oil, well yes maybe the MAF will be compromised. Really, lots of bad info like above being passed around, possibly by those that don't own K&Ns.

 

Bernardi Honda Parts online. OEM filters and wipers at wholesale prices.

ErrorPage - Bernardi Parts Honda

www.bernardiparts.com

 

WIX (NAPA Gold) and Purolator have been my 1st go to for filters, air and oil for years. In a lot of cases over the OEM of most cars.

 

Anyone ever use AEM oil-free air filters? They seem similar to the K&N but they say they do not require oil.

I don't think they make one past the 2022 Pilot though, per their website.

 

Anyone find a Fram air filter that fits as of yet? I'm at 22k miles an just wanted to be ready for replacement. So far I'm seeing a couple part numbers listed for 2023 Pilot.

Fram CA12934 straight from Fram site.
Fram XGA12061 Walmart

 

I swapped my air filter this weekend. One year and 15,000 Miles on it. I was surprised how much oil was on the filter. There was enough that it had soaked through and was coming out the other side. I tried the filters that the box stores told me would fit. The part is still listed wrong for this vehicle and they still do not work. Also with how much oil and grunge I saw I would be hesitant to install a K&N on this vehicle where I have always installed them on others in the past. I will try and upload some pictures of the dirty filter tomorrow.

Also another side note is that if you ask Autozone and other similar stores if they have a filter for a 2023 Acura MDX base model they will say no and that they cannot even order you one. Which is the correct filter. The K&N they can order is the correct part number.

Dealership sold me the filter for 27.67 which isnt bad, and is almost the same price as college hills honda.

 

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The reason I suggested not using KN on this vehicle was because KN filters are an oiled filter so they would not stop as much oil as the factor dry filter. There was enough oil on my factory filter after 15k miles that i could probably squeeze it and it would drip.

Maybe if you want to run KN (regardless of personal skill to refresh, but even considering brand new) an oil catch can should be installed first. I really like KN, I am just questioning Hondas intake setup.

 

Microgard 3752 fits great cabin

 

This ^^

I've used K&N oiled filters for close to 30 years now. Almost every car I've owned has had a MAF sensor. Never once had an issue. Especially if you don't over oil It (novel idea). MAF sensors are so easy to get to and clean if you ever need to. It's not a complicated thing in the slightest. Even the most unhandy person could do it if they believe in themselves.

 

For the Engine Air filter STP SA50144 fit and was pretty much the exact same as the OEM. As for cabin filter I can confirm STP CAF1781 is to big same goes for EPAuto CP134 (CF10134), and FRAM CV10134. Part number on the OEM is Honda NG261001 if anyone is wondering. I’m just going to take it in to a local auto store next time and physically compare till I find the right one 😝. Was trying to do a quick filter change for my mom and the “fit guides” were wrong in most places online and in store which made it a bit of a headache so. She ordered the wrong size through Amazon, Walmart had the wrong sizes listed as compatible in store, and after ordering through AutoZone I still got the wrong size for cabin filter with their online fit guide 🙃. So basically don’t trust the fit suggestions anywhere they seem to be using the models for the previous years still.

 

If in doubt, buy OEM.

 

K&N lets to much crap get through IMHO. They suck. Investigate if you don't believe me.

 

K&N's a solution that causes a problem. Junk, snake oil sold to "believers". They offer zero benefits, and only potential issues.