WIX Air Filter 46496

<p>The WIX Filters 46496 Round Air Filter features premium filtration media designed for the automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial, and specialty filter markets. Recommended for OE air filter change intervals, this filter features skip a pleat media stabilization and pleat stabilization beads. Polyurethane or high strength corrosion resistant end caps and expanded metal bodies ensure a durable, long lasting filter. It features application specific cellulose media for improved filtration of the engine's air flow requirements while providing for the lowest possible initial restriction. Special pleating, corrugation, and embossing of the media matrix all contribute to low initial restriction, high dirt holding capacity, and the trapping of dirt. Air filter laboratory tests per ISO 5011 list a minimum efficiency of 99.9 percent contaminant removal based on WIX 46664, 42803, 46761, and 46433. WIX is one of the world's top filtration manufacturers, producing quality products and driving filter technology through a relentless commitment to product innovation. Recent advances include the industry's best performing filter for SUVs and light trucks, patent-pending air filters that eliminate by-pass to improve engine performance, combination by-pass and anti-drain back valves, and staggered short pleat air filters for better fuel management.</p>

• Ensures a durable, long lasting filter utilizing polyurethane or high strength corrosion resistant end caps and expanded metal bodies.
• Demonstrates a minimum efficiency of 99.9 percent contaminant removal based on ISO 5011 laboratory tests.
• Improves filtration of the engine's air flow requirements using application specific cellulose media.
• Contributes to low initial restriction and high dirt holding capacity through special pleating, corrugation, and embossing.