Wix 46179 Air Filter

WIX 46179 Engine Air Filter

The WIX 46179 engine air filter is built for drivers who need dependable intake protection in everyday and demanding conditions. It is a panel-style air filter with enhanced cellulose media and a polyurethane seal for consistent filtration across a wide temperature range.

Compatible With select Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Chevrolet Lumina, Pontiac Sunbird, Pontiac Grand Am, and related GM applications, this filter is sized for direct replacement service where the original equipment air filter is specified.

Key Features

• Engine air filter for light-duty passenger vehicle applications
• Enhanced cellulose media with phenolic resin treatment for moisture resistance
• 30% more media than comparable OES filters, based on manufacturer design data
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency, based on Wix 42389
• High-tear strength polyurethane seal for hot and cold temperature durability when applicable
• 160 CFM rating for airflow support in normal and severe driving conditions
• Plastic ends and panel-style construction

Detailed Description

WIX part number 46179 is an engine air filter designed to help maintain clean intake airflow in vehicles used for stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and highway driving. The filter uses cellulose media treated with phenolic resin to improve durability against moisture ingestion, while the seal material is engineered to withstand temperature extremes. With a 4.937-inch height, 5.750-inch top and bottom outer diameter, and 3.625-inch bottom inner diameter, it is built to match the specified airbox dimensions for listed applications. This part cross-references NAPA Gold Filters 6179 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted engine airflow from a dirty or clogged air filter
• Dust and debris entering the intake system during road use
• Reduced filtration performance in stop-and-go or short-trip driving
• Moisture-related media wear in humid or wet conditions
• Fitment issues when replacing the original equipment-style panel filter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the air filter housing dimensions and compare the old filter to WIX 46179 before installation. Replace the filter at the OEM-recommended service interval, or sooner if the vehicle is driven on dirt roads, in heavy traffic, or in other severe conditions. Confirm fitment for your specific Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, or Chevrolet Lumina application using the vehicle year and engine airbox configuration.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this filter for OEM-style service intervals and validates filtration performance through laboratory testing to ISO 5011 standards. The enhanced media construction and durable seal materials are selected to support consistent engine air filtration in normal and severe driving environments.