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Prices may varyThis product ranks #25 of 25 in Cabin Air Filter.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed August 9, 2026
TL;DR OE-specification polyurethane cabin filter cross-referenced by the manufacturer to Honda OE part 80291-TF3-E01, covering the platform's 1.5L L15BE turbo and 2.0L LFC3 hybrid engines. Single-layer basic media with no activated-carbon layer, no independent efficiency test standard, and no manufacturer-stated replacement interval for this listing.
The 042-2228 is Beck/Arnley's polyurethane cabin air filter, marketed as matching OE form, fit, and function rather than as a filtration upgrade. The manufacturer's own catalog data cross-references it to Honda OE part 80291-TF3-E01, the fitment source of record for the platform's 1.5L L15BE turbo and 2.0L LFC3 hybrid engines. No activated-carbon layer or odor treatment is present, and the single-layer media is a bottom-tier filtration choice even among OEM-equivalent filters. Beck/Arnley cites no ASHRAE, ISO, or EN 1822 test standard, and the listing does not restate a replacement interval beyond the 12-month parts warranty.
The right pick for an owner who mainly needs a physically correct-fitting replacement on the OE cross-reference (Honda 80291-TF3-E01, covering the platform's 1.5L L15BE and 2.0L LFC3 engines) and does not need meaningful particulate or odor filtration beyond stock capability. Skip it if you want any real filtration upgrade: there is no activated-carbon layer, no published test standard, and not even a multi-layer synthetic construction, so a filter with a stated EN 1822 H13 rating or a dedicated carbon bed will meaningfully outperform it. Confirm current stock and your exact application against the OE part number before ordering; review data for this exact listing is too thin to lean on.
Passive replacement component: polyurethane media filter with no chemical exposure pathway during installation. No Prop 65 warning is posted on this listing. The single-material polyurethane construction has no separate cardboard or paper component to divert from general waste, and it is landfill-bound at end of service on an interval the manufacturer does not specify for this exact listing.
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Beck/Arnley's own maker-catalog application data cross-references the 042-2228 to the vehicle applications built around Honda OE part 80291-TF3-E01, which covers Honda's shared 1.5L L15BE turbo engine and 2.0L LFC3 hybrid engine platform. Confirm your specific make, model, trim, and engine against that OE part number, or use the CarCareTruth cabin-filter finder, before ordering.
No. The listing's own spec data names a single polyurethane filter media with no activated-carbon granule bed or baking-soda odor-control layer. It targets particulate filtration, not odor or VOC reduction.
Availability changes over time. At the time of this review the tracked listing showed an active buybox and in-stock status. Check current availability before planning a purchase around this specific part number.
This listing's spec data does not state a replacement interval; the 12-month figure shown on the listing is a parts defect warranty, not a service-interval recommendation. General cabin-filter guidance across the category is a 12-month or 12,000-mile cycle, but no manufacturer-specific interval or independent community confirmation is available for this exact listing.
No. The manufacturer markets the 042-2228 as matching OE form, fit, and function, but no ASHRAE 52.2, ISO 16890, or EN 1822 test standard is cited for this filter.
Marketing copy from Beck/Arnley, via Amazon. Not editorial.
Per manufacturer cross-reference, not a physical test fit. A single generation often forks by engine, trim, and market.
Check this against your owner's manual before you buy
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