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Prices may varyThis product ranks #17 of 22 in Engine Air Filter.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 26, 2026
TL;DR Disposable multi-fiber synthetic air filter with a confirmed drop-in fit for the 2016·2021 Honda Civic 1.5L Turbo and 2017·2022 Honda CR-V 1.5L Turbo, cross-referenced to Honda OEM 17220-5AA-A00 across multiple databases. The "up to 99% ISO 5011" filtration claim is published by Purolator but was actually tested on a different SKU (A24278), and the "11% acceleration improvement" marketing line cites a DOE study about replacing a clogged filter · not about choosing this brand over another new filter.
The Purolator A39183 is a disposable pleated-synthetic filter in the PurolatorONE Advanced line, built with a molded plastic frame, a multi-fiber synthetic non-woven media, a black rubber sealing rim, and steel grid backing. Purolator's "up to 99% ISO 5011" filtration figure is documented for a sibling SKU (A24278), not for the A39183 specifically · credible for the media type but not direct evidence for this part. The OEM cross-reference to Honda 17220-5AA-A00 is confirmed against HondaPartsHub, HondaPartsConnection, Honda OEM Parts Online, the FRAM CA12050 chain, and the K&N air-filter cross-reference database. Community fitment reports on CivicX and CivicXI forums confirm drop-in installation in the 10th-gen Civic and 5th-gen CR-V air box. Purolator's 12,000-mile replacement interval is conservatively shorter than Honda's OEM-permitted 30,000 miles for the 1.5L Turbo.
Right pick for a 2016·2021 Civic 1.5L Turbo or 2017·2022 CR-V 1.5L Turbo owner who wants a mid-market disposable replacement at sub-$25 pricing with a verified OEM cross-reference and community-confirmed fitment. Skip if your Civic is a 2.0L naturally aspirated, a Hybrid, an Si or Type R, a pre-2016 model, or a 2022+ 11th-generation refresh · those vehicles use a different OEM filter (Honda 17220-5BA-A00 or 17220-64S-A00 family) that this filter does not fit. A WIX, Denso, or Mahle OEM-supplier-grade equivalent is the better choice if you specifically want a manufacturer with directly published filtration data for the exact SKU you're buying.
Passive replacement component · no chemical exposure pathway during installation or removal; no SDS applies. Environment score of 4, reflecting a standard disposable filter lifecycle: a single-use unit replaced on a 12,000·30,000 mile interval, with composite construction (synthetic media, molded plastic frame, rubber seal, steel grid backing) that goes to landfill at replacement with limited municipal recyclability.
An engine air filter only does its job if it actually fits your car, and the same vehicle often takes a different part year to year. Before you buy, find the engine air filter for your vehicle in the CarCareTruth air-filter finder · pick your year, make, and model and we'll show the filters that fit it, ranked by our independent score and cross-checked against multiple catalog fitment sources.
Yes · the A39183 is confirmed for the Honda Civic 2016·2021 (1.5L Turbo only) and Honda CR-V 2017·2022 (1.5L Turbo only). It cross-references to Honda OEM part 17220-5AA-A00 and FRAM CA12050. It does NOT fit the Civic 2.0L naturally aspirated, the Civic Hybrid, the Civic Si or Type R, pre-2016 Civics, or the 2022+ 11th-generation Civic refresh · those use a different OEM filter family.
Purolator publishes the 99% figure based on ISO 5011 testing of a different filter in the PurolatorONE Advanced line (A24278), not the A39183 itself. The claim is credible for the media type in general but is not direct evidence for this SKU. No independent consumer-lab test for A39183 exists in the reviewed evidence base · that is why the filtration efficiency score is capped at the manufacturer-claim baseline rather than scored higher.
No · that claim is misleading. It cites a real DOE/ORNL 2009 study, but the study measured the effect of replacing a heavily CLOGGED filter with a clean one, not the effect of choosing one brand of new filter over another. Replacing any worn-out filter with any new filter of the correct fitment will restore lost airflow; no published evidence shows the A39183 provides an acceleration advantage over a new OEM filter.
Honda's owner's manual for the 1.5L Turbo permits up to 30,000 miles under normal driving conditions. Purolator's 12,000-mile recommendation is conservative. Community reports do not document premature failure at the longer Honda interval. Follow your driving conditions · dusty, off-road, or heavy stop-and-go driving warrants the shorter interval; highway-dominated driving can stretch closer to the OEM maximum.
The Amazon listing for Purolator A39183 PurolatorONE Advanced Engine Air Filter carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including rubber, vinyl, plastic, and metal automotive parts — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive accessory, Purolator A39183 PurolatorONE Advanced Engine Air Filter has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.
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