Wix 42697 Engine Air Filter

WIX 42697 Engine Air Filter Overview

The WIX 42697 engine air filter is built for heavy-duty air intake service with premium cellulose filtration media and durable plastic ends. It is engineered to deliver high airflow while maintaining strong contaminant capture for OEM-style air filter change intervals.

Compatible With applications that use this size and style, including select Caterpillar, John Deere, International Harvester, and General Motors equipment. The WIX 42697 is also a direct cross-reference for NAPA Gold Filters 2697 and Baldwin PA2061 in the same application.

Key Features

• Engine air filter for air and fuel delivery systems
• Cellulose media for dependable filtration performance
• 115 CFM rating for airflow support
• Plastic ends for durable filter construction
• 5.000-inch height with 12.609-inch top and bottom outer diameter
• 9.796-inch inner diameter bottom for proper housing fit
• ISO 5011 laboratory testing cited by the manufacturer for high contaminant removal efficiency

Detailed Product Description

WIX 42697 is a heavy-duty engine air filter built around premium filtration media and a stable pleat design. The filter uses cellulose media with reinforced construction details to help maintain shape and performance in demanding service, while the 115 CFM rating supports airflow through the intake system. For buyers searching for a WIX 42697 engine air filter, this part is a practical OE-style replacement for equipment that requires this exact size and configuration. It is commonly referenced in searches for Caterpillar air filter replacement, John Deere engine air filter, and International Harvester air cleaner service.

The manufacturer notes laboratory testing to ISO 5011 standards with very high contaminant removal efficiency. That makes this filter a strong choice for maintaining cleaner intake air in heavy-duty engines where dust control and airflow consistency matter.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted engine airflow from a loaded or dirty air filter
• Dust and debris entering the intake system
• Loss of intake efficiency caused by worn filter media
• Service intervals that call for an OEM-style replacement filter
• Air filter housing fit issues when the correct dimensions are required

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the housing dimensions before ordering, especially the 5.000-inch height, 12.609-inch outer diameter, and 9.796-inch inner diameter bottom. Compare the existing filter number and housing style to WIX 42697 before installation. For fitment-based searches, use the exact application data from the equipment or vehicle catalog; this part is frequently searched for Caterpillar, John Deere, and General Motors air filter replacement needs.

Quality Assurance

WIX states that this HD air filter line uses durable end-cap and body construction with laboratory-tested filtration performance. The part number 42697 is supported by published interchange references, including NAPA Gold Filters 2697 and Baldwin PA2061, which helps confirm application matching during parts lookup.