Wix 42097 Engine Air Filter

WIX 42097 Engine Air Filter

The WIX 42097 engine air filter is built for drivers who need dependable intake protection in everyday and demanding conditions. It serves Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications across a wide range of classic V8-era vehicles, including Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac LeMans, and Oldsmobile Cutlass fitments.

With a cellulose media design and a durable polyurethane seal where applicable, this panel air filter is made to handle moisture exposure and temperature swings while maintaining consistent airflow. The WIX 42097 is a direct replacement choice for routine air filter service on compatible vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine air filter for air and fuel delivery service
• Cellulose media with phenolic resin treatment for added durability
• 30% more media than OES filters, based on manufacturer comparison
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency, based on Wix 42389
• Polyurethane seal used where applicable for hot and cold temperature resistance
• Panel-style design with plastic ends
• 155 CFM rating
• Compatible with a broad range of Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications

Detailed Description

The WIX 42097 is a premium panel-style engine air filter engineered for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and interstate travel. Its enhanced cellulose media is treated with phenolic resin to improve durability against moisture ingestion, while the filter construction supports OEM-style service intervals. This part number is commonly searched for Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Oldsmobile Delta 88 applications.

Cross-reference example: this part cross-references NAPA Gold Filters (e.g., 2097) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted airflow from a dirty or clogged engine air filter
• Excess intake contamination from dust, dirt, and road debris
• Reduced engine breathing during stop-and-go driving
• Service replacement needs on older Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac vehicles
• Moisture-related filter wear in demanding weather conditions

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the air cleaner housing dimensions and match the filter to the vehicle’s original service specification before installation. Confirm the application by year, make, and model, especially on classic vehicles with 2BBL fuel delivery notes or emissions-specific configurations. The WIX 42097 is listed for multiple Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Catalina, Pontiac LeMans, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Cadillac DeVille applications, so checking the exact engine and air cleaner setup is important.

• Fits 1971-1976 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1967-1969 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1971-1976 Pontiac Catalina, N/A
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Catalina, N/A
• Fits 1975-1976 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1971-1976 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1976 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A
• Fits 1971-1974 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A
• Fits 1971-1976 Pontiac LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1966-1968 Pontiac LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1976 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A
• Fits 1971-1974 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A
• Fits 1967-1968 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A
• Fits 1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
• Fits 1971-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2BBL
• Fits 1968-1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2BBL
• Fits 1972-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1972-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1971-1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2BBL
• Fits 1968-1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2BBL
• Fits 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Toronado, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado, N/A, Fuel Delivery Subtype: 2 Bbl.
• Fits 1965-1967 Cadillac DeVille, N/A
• Fits 1965-1967 Cadillac Fleetwood, N/A
• Fits 1965-1966 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A

Quality Assurance

WIX specifies this filter for OEM air filter change intervals and backs the design with ISO 5011 laboratory testing data. The construction uses enhanced cellulose media for durability and a seal material selected to withstand temperature extremes where applicable. Part number 42097 is built to meet the demands of classic Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac intake systems.