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Unlike most cabin air filters, the Fresh Breeze is impregnated with carbon and baking soda to reduce odors. It is hard to tell how much difference it makes, but the price is lower than for competing name brands. Physically the filter seems to be well constructed. I don’t have a fancy laboratory to do any in-depth testing, but what mortal does?

Amazon’s application fitment guide for this part is messed up. I know for a fact this size fits a 2003 Honda Accord and a 2006 Acura TSX, even though Amazon says it doesn’t. Check the fram.com website to get the correct number for your vehicle.
Rating: 5 / 5

First of all, the install was a breeze. It was done in less than 3 minutes. Had the fit been more snug, one minute is all it will take.

The part arrived no problem. No problem opening it. The carbon filter bits somehow don’t seem to be well inserted between the paper filters.

The air-flow label is difficult to see (very light print on) and it’s not printed on the same side as the OEM ones. The OEM ones have the air flow label clearly facing you as you pull out the filter tray/drawer. But this one came with the label to the side, so it was confusing if I should use that as an indicator and turn the filter 90% with the label facing me and install it. But when I do that, it clearly does not fit in to the tray.

Also, the leaflet folding part in the filter didn’t fit quite well when trying to insert into the tray. You almost have to force it and pull from the other side while trying to make sure no part is blocked by the tray (there’s a little thing in the tray that’s in the way of the filter).

It’s not designed at 100% fit in my opinion, but I’d say it’s a 98% fit quality.

As for filtering power, I noticed the air is cleaner in the cabin. The odor filter function is noticeably there, but when the car in front of you has a smog issue, you still need to shut the vent to recycle inside air only.

For the price, I would buy it and easily install it on an annual basis. The dealer would charge you at least $30 to 50 and some even $120 to install a filter like this. Save money, DIY!!!
Rating: 3 / 5

Works in a 2007 CR-V dealer asked for $70 for their OEM one. The build quality seems the same or better then the original filter and I’m was amazed how flippin easy it was to replace. The glove box just snaps right open, no screws or anything. Get this filter or I’ll hunt you down for wasting your money! ^^
Rating: 5 / 5