Check Honda Oil Filter Deflector Colors

April 24, 2023
Many (but not all) Honda vehicles feature an oil filter deflector. The deflectors are color-coded for application.

Many (but not all) Honda vehicles feature an oil filter deflector. The deflectors are color-coded for application. Following is a reference to quickly determine the correct oil filter deflector for a specific vehicle:

1998-2002 Accord L4..............yellow (VSB02C000020)

2003-2007 Accord 2.4L...........blue (VSB02C000023)

2002-2006 CR-V......................blue “ “

2007-2011 CR-V......................blue “ “

2003-2011 Element.............. blue “ “

2006-2011 Civic Si...............gold w/hose (VSB02C000033)

1999-2010 Odyssey.............gold (VSB02C000034)

2003-2015 Pilot...................gold “ “

2006-2014 Ridgeline............gold “ “

2011-2018 Odyssey.......... red (VSB02C000049)

2019+ Passport.................. red “ “

2016+ Pilot........................ red “ “

2017+ Ridgeline................ red “ “

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