2016 Honda HR-V 1.8L K&N Air Filter is an Easy Upgrade Decision

2016 Honda HR-V 1.8L models can be easily upgraded with enhanced performance and lower maintenance for several years with a reusable K&N replacement air filter, number 33-5037

In a stark contrast to the SUV marketplace of the early 2000’s, automakers are now developing smaller, lighter, and more efficient crossover utility vehicles (CUV) in an effort to improve fuel mileage. The Honda Motor Co., Ltd, a company already known for building fuel efficient vehicles, has released the 2016 Honda HR-V 1.8L as its smallest North American market CUV offering. The 2016 HR-V shares the same platform as the third-generation Honda Fit. The release of the 2016 HR-V allows the Honda Motor Co., Ltd to offer three size choices in CUV models; starting with the HR-V, the Civic-based CR-V, and finally the Accord-based Honda Pilot.

The 2016 Honda HR-V shares its 1.8L R18A1 inline-four cylinder engine with the 2006+ JDM & North American market Honda Civic. While 1.8L R18A1 SOHC VTEC engine provides reasonable performance, considering it is tuned to maximize miles per gallon, a K&N high-flow replacement air filter could help with better throttle response and quicker acceleration. A K&N high-flow replacement air filter is different from the factory or standard replacement air filter in that K&N uses cotton gauze filter media woven to exacting specifications. Cotton, by nature, is more breathable than the paper or sometimes foam media used in most automotive air filters.

The 2016 Honda HR-V shares its 1.8L R18A1 SOHC VTEC inline-four cylinder engine with the 2006+ JDM & North American market Honda Civic and is tuned to maximize miles per gallon

The ability to get more air into an engine with less energy wasted on drawing in air allows an engine to work more efficiently and can result in improved performance, quicker acceleration, and better throttle response. Additionally, K&N’s in-house air filter filtration efficiency testing, following the ISO 5011 protocol, ensures that K&N replacement air filters provide increased airflow without sacrificing engine protection. Following this internationally recognized testing protocol, K&N replacement air filter 33-5037 was shown to provide a 98.70% overall filtration efficiency rating.

The 2016 Honda HR-V 1.8L K&N replacement air filter is designed to install just like the factory air filter and without any need for modifications or fuel management changes

Besides enhanced performance, a K&N replacement air filter offers years of reusability. The cotton air filter media and sturdy construction of K&N replacement air filters allow them to be washed and reused time and again. The high-flow nature and pleated design of a K&N replacement air filter allows them to go up to 50,000 mile before cleaning is needed, depending on driving conditions. This means the average owner could go about 4 years before the air filter needs attention. When it’s time, K&N air filter cleaning can be easily performed using a readily available K&N Recharger air filter service kit.

Most K&N replacement air filters are designed to install just like the factory air filter and without any need for modifications or fuel management changes. Plus K&N air filters are backed by a 10-year/million mile limited warranty and will pay for themselves over time. K&N replacement air filter 33-5037, is designed to fit the following Honda HR-V models:

2017 HONDA HR-V 1.8L L4 F/I - All
2016 HONDA HR-V 1.8L L4 F/I - All
2014 HONDA VEZEL 1.8L L4 F/I - All

K&N 2016 Honda HR-V 1.8L replacement air filter 33-5037, is intended as a direct air filter cross reference for the following manufacturers’ part numbers:

Honda 1722051BH00

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