ECOGARD XC36080 Cabin Air Filter

A direct-fit pleated paper replacement for Honda and Acura HVAC housings covering the 2017·2025 CR-V, 2016·2025 Civic, 2018·2025 Odyssey, 2019·2025 Acura RDX, and related platforms. Single-layer paper media captures pollen, dust, and coarse particulates; no activated carbon layer, so cabin odors and VOCs pass through. Installation is tool-free · the directional airflow arrow is marked on the side panel rather than the filter face, which some owners found briefly confusing, though no installation failures have been reported. Rated 12,000·15,000 miles or 12 months; no early-saturation complaints appear in the available review sample.

The right pick for Honda Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey owners on a standard 12-month replacement schedule who want confirmed OEM-precision fit at a modest price. Skip if your vehicle is outside the confirmed fitment list · an unconfirmed fit risks bypass gaps that defeat the filter's purpose entirely. Skip also if odor control or submicron allergen filtration matters; a filter with a confirmed activated carbon layer handles odors and VOCs that this paper-media unit does not address.

Passive pleated-paper replacement component · no chemical exposure pathway during installation or normal operation. The paper media and cardboard frame are recyclable if manually separated from the plastic end-caps at end of service; no manufacturer take-back or recycling program exists. A Prop 65 warning appears on the listing; the trigger substance is not identified in the product data, and normal installation is unlikely to create meaningful consumer exposure.