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Prices may varyThis product ranks #19 of 22 in Cabin Air Filter.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed July 17, 2026
TL;DR Purolator's own catalog and a Honda dealer-parts bridge both cross the PBC36080 to the same Honda OE cabin-filter part used elsewhere on this vehicle, and its three-layer build includes a genuine activated-charcoal layer rather than a baking-soda treatment. No named efficiency test standard is cited, and the standard annual replacement interval carries no independent community confirmation of media condition at swap.
The PBC36080 is Purolator's BOSS-line cabin filter, a three-layer build: an antimicrobial layer, a genuine activated-charcoal layer for odor and gas absorption, and a particulate layer that targets road dust, brake dust, soot, and pollen. Purolator's own catalog and a Honda dealer-parts bridge both cross it to the Honda OE cabin-filter part shared by the 2017-2022 CR-V, 2016-2023 Civic, and 2016-2024 HR-V. No ASHRAE, ISO, or EN 1822 test standard backs the efficiency claim. The manufacturer recommends annual replacement, with no independent confirmation of media condition at that interval.
The right pick for Honda CR-V, Civic, and HR-V owners who want genuine activated-carbon odor control at a standard 12-month interval, backed by two independent OE cross-reference sources for their platform. Skip it if you need a certified filtration standard: no ASHRAE 52.2, ISO 16890, or EN 1822 test data is published for this filter, and a filter carrying that certification will verifiably outperform it on documented particulate capture.
Passive replacement component: three-layer synthetic-fiber-and-carbon filter with no chemical exposure pathway during installation. The frame's exact material is not independently confirmed from available imagery, and Purolator does not publish a take-back or recycling program; the spent filter, including the activated-charcoal layer, is landfill-bound at end of service by default. No Prop 65 warning is posted on this listing.
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Purolator's own catalog cross-references the PBC36080 to Honda OE part 80291-TF3-E01 (and its predecessor 80292-TF0-G01), the same OE part identity used across this vehicle's other cabin filters. This build confirms fitment for the 2017-2022 (5th-generation) CR-V. Purolator's catalog states a broader 2017-2026 application range that reaches into the redesigned 6th-generation CR-V, but that later generation is not independently confirmed here: check the CarCareTruth cabin-filter finder or confirm your specific year, make, model, and trim before ordering.
Yes. Purolator's own product-line documentation describes a three-layer build: an antimicrobial layer, a genuine activated-charcoal layer that absorbs odors and gases, and a particulate layer. This is a real charcoal layer, not a baking-soda-impregnated treatment.
No. Purolator describes the particulate layer as targeting fine particles such as road dust, brake dust, soot, and pollen, but names no ASHRAE 52.2, ISO 16890, or EN 1822 test standard to back that claim.
Purolator's guidance is annual replacement, or more frequently in harsh or dusty driving conditions. No specific mileage figure is stated, and no independent confirmation of media condition at that interval is available for this build.
Availability changes over time. At the time of this review the tracked Amazon listing showed an active buybox and Prime eligibility. Check current availability before planning a purchase around this specific part number.
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