Wix 46013 Engine Air Filter

Engine Air Filter Overview

The Wix 46013 engine air filter is built for drivers who need dependable filtration in everyday and severe service conditions. It is a direct replacement air filter for select Ford and Mercury applications, including Fits 1981-1986 Ford Escort, N/A and Fits 1981-1986 Mercury Lynx, N/A.

Key Features

• Premium panel air filter construction for routine OEM-style service intervals.
• Enhanced cellulose media with phenolic resin treatment for added resistance to moisture ingestion.
• 30% more media than OES filters for increased filtration surface area.
• High-tear strength polyurethane seal used where applicable for temperature resistance.
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency, based on Wix 42389.
• Part number 46013 for easy identification during replacement.

Detailed Description

The Wix 46013 is an oval-style engine air filter with plastic ends and a cellulose media element, sized for select compact Ford and Mercury vehicles. Its 110 CFM rating and panel-style design support steady airflow while helping capture airborne contaminants during stop-and-go driving, short trips, dirt-road use, construction-zone exposure, and interstate travel. This part cross-references ACDelco (e.g., A831C) for the same application. For buyers servicing a Ford Escort or Mercury Lynx, the 46013 offers a straightforward replacement option that follows OEM air filter change intervals.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted airflow caused by a loaded or dirty engine air filter.
• Dust and debris entering the intake system during normal driving.
• Moisture exposure that can affect filter durability.
• Premature service intervals when a filter loses capacity too early.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the filter dimensions and oval profile against the air cleaner housing before installation. Confirm the application by year, make, and model, since this part is listed for Fits 1981-1986 Ford Escort, N/A and Fits 1981-1986 Mercury Lynx, N/A, with Fits 1982-1983 Mercury LN7, N/A also included. Replace the filter at the interval specified by the vehicle manufacturer or sooner if driving conditions are severe.

Quality Assurance

Wix states that this filter is engineered for excellent engine protection in normal and severe service conditions and tested to ISO 5011 efficiency standards. The 46013 is recommended for OEM air filter change intervals and uses media construction intended to maintain durability in demanding environments.