Cabin filter

[babylac89]

On my '05 Element EX, I didn't change the cabin filters until I hit 30K miles. I can honestly say that I won't wait that long again. They were definitely very dirty, and to think, that's the air you're breathing inside your own vehicle!

Chief

[MTPockets08]

Originally Posted by eneka

for your 08' did you have a cabin air filter?...cause i think for the 05-07 LX models they didn't come with one

Oh khrap! You're right! CAFs currently only come on EX+ models. I was staring at a blank cover type thing. Funny though. My cheapy, no options, $12K Cobalt has a CAF you access the same way; drop the glove box down, open the door and slide it out.

Joel

[Honda Tech]

Originally Posted by MTPockets08

Oh khrap! You're right! CAFs currently only come on EX+ models. I was staring at a blank cover type thing. Funny though. My cheapy, no options, $12K Cobalt has a CAF you access the same way; drop the glove box down, open the door and slide it out.

Joel

You can install a cabin filter - just use a utility knife to trim out the square blanks that are in the existing holder.

[NDNV]

From Honda Service News:

"Can I Install a Dust & Pollen Filter in a ’05 Odyssey LX?
If you’re asking yourself this question, the answer
is YES. The LX trim level doesn’t come with a dust
and pollen filter, but you can add one by installing
a Blower Lid (P/N 80291-SHJ-A41, H/C 7721459)
and a Dust and Pollen Filter (P/N 80292-SHJ-A41,
H/C 7721467) used in EX models. Make sure you
remind your customer this filter should be
replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months,
whichever comes first."

[MTPockets08]

Thanks HT and ND. Good info! If she wasn't a lease, I might consider it. Honestly though, I've had a few vehicles now with CAF's. I'd rather do without!

Joel

[Kscha41]

Originally Posted by BigFoot48

When I changed my cabin filter on my Element at 25,000 miles I was amazed at how dirty it was, so these things do actually work, at least with the windows up!

I changed the filter on my dads 2001 tahoe a couple of days ago. It is the first time it has been changed. It has 94,000 miles on it. Those filters were brown. There were leaves in there too.

[Smilmkr]

You guys have convinced me to give this a try... I really access the glove box from the engine compartment???

[BigFoot48]

It's all from the inside. Why do you think it was from the engine compartment?

[CB900F2]

NDNV.. Which month of the Honda Service Newsw was this posted in??

Originally Posted by NDNV

From Honda Service News:

"Can I Install a Dust & Pollen Filter in a ’05 Odyssey LX?
If you’re asking yourself this question, the answer
is YES. The LX trim level doesn’t come with a dust
and pollen filter, but you can add one by installing
a Blower Lid (P/N 80291-SHJ-A41, H/C 7721459)
and a Dust and Pollen Filter (P/N 80292-SHJ-A41,
H/C 7721467) used in EX models. Make sure you
remind your customer this filter should be
replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months,
whichever comes first."

[NDNV]

Originally Posted by CB900F2

NDNV.. Which month of the Honda Service Newsw was this posted in??

Page 4 of May 2005 edition.