Umm...your original one was a carbon filter(naturally dark in color) and your new one is not. A basic white element filter would be a downgrade.View attachment 137761 Just changed the cabin air filter. Easiest task I did all day!?
Wasn't expecting to see quite a difference between the two.
Vehicle has 23xxxkms.
PSA. take 5 mins and check your own filter.
Pretty sure they are both white just left one is filthy (not charcoal)in the picture lolUmm...your original one was a carbon filter(naturally dark in color) and your new one is not. A basic white element filter would be a downgrade.
Im surprised the oem replacement is non-charcoal when it came with a charcoal one from the factory.
Original on my 2018 Touring was NOT a carbon filter.Umm...your original one was a carbon filter(naturally dark in color) and your new one is not. A basic white element filter would be a downgrade.
Im surprised the oem replacement is non-charcoal when it came with a charcoal one from the factory.
Correct! One is the dirty one , the other is new. The difference is what you see. Carbon brakes (for aircraft), don't know of any carbon filters for air cabin on a CRV.....Pretty sure they are both white just left one is filthy (not charcoal)in the picture lol
I use the fram fresh breeze filters, they are carbon & baking sodaCorrect! One is the dirty one , the other is new. The difference is what you see. Carbon brakes (for aircraft), don't know of any carbon filters for air cabin on a CRV.....
That is what I purchase. I never really tell a difference, but its cheap to change out, so I do.I use the fram fresh breeze filters, they are carbon & baking soda
FRAM CF11182 Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter with Arm & Hammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EAOIRI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rChyEb635Q9TT
NoPretty sure they are both white just left one is filthy (not charcoal)in the picture lol