The cabin air filter is an often overlooked part of vehicle maintenance. For your 2013 Honda Accord, it is important to stay on schedule with cabin air filter replacements. You can see where to get the right filter and how to replace it below.
What’s the best cabin air filter for a 2013 Honda Accord?
A genuine, OEM cabin air filter will run between $10 and $25 at HondaPartsNow. Aftermarket options are available on Amazon for under $10.
Whether you purchase an OEM filter or an aftermarket item, you will need to know how to install it in order to make use of it.
How Often Should You Change the Cabin Air filter in a 2013 Honda Accord?
Answering this question requires a little bit of understanding. The cabin air filter cleans all of the air that enters the cabin via the engine. While it does filter dust and normal air contaminants, it has a more important job. It filters particles released by the engine.
An overburdened cabin air filter can fail at this, and it will cause the air in your vents to smell strange and can even impact engine performance. A clogged filter can block the air conditioner. In turn, that creates resistance on the drive belt that the engine has to overcome.
On average, they last between 15,000 and 25,000 miles, but your specific trim will have recommendations in the owner’s manual. The cabin air filter should be replaced at least this often, but if there are ever strange smells in the vehicle, it should be replaced immediately.
Can You Replace the Cabin Air Filter Yourself?
The 2013 Honda Accord has one of the easier cabin air filter access points. It sits behind the glovebox. If you look up a glovebox removal tutorial, you will be able to access the cabin air filter in a manner of minutes. It is an easy fix.
Should You Purchase Aftermarket or OEM?
Honda recommends purchasing OEM parts only, as those are the only parts that Honda can certify. That said, cabin air filters are not parts that do the heavy lifting for the vehicle. While the function is important, it does not require the same level of precision as other parts on the vehicle. You should find that aftermarket and OEM performances — when it comes to cabin air filters — are indistinguishable.
With that said, it is always worth comparing warranties. If the OEM part costs more, it might be rated for a longer lifespan. With a small investment of time and money, you can easily replace your cabin air filter.
