Wix 46917 Air Filter

WIX 46917 Engine Air Filter Overview

The WIX 46917 engine air filter is a panel-style replacement built for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and highway use. It is a direct-fit air filter for select Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 applications, with OE-style dimensions and filtration media focused on engine protection.

• Panel-style engine air filter for light-duty vehicles
• Enhanced cellulose media with phenolic resin treatment for moisture resistance
• Contains 30% more media than comparable OES filters
• High-tear strength polyurethane seal for hot and cold temperature exposure when applicable
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency based on Wix 42389
• Dimensions: 11.570 in. length, 7.070 in. width, 1.700 in. height

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible With 2005-2007 Pontiac G6, N/A; 2008 Pontiac G6, N/A; 2009-2010 Pontiac G6, N/A; and 2006-2008 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A. This part number 46917 also cross-references FRAM CA9948 and NAPA Gold Filters 6917 for the same application.

Built to match OEM air filter change intervals, the WIX 46917 uses a cellulose media panel with plastic ends and a closed top inner diameter. The filter’s construction supports consistent airflow management while helping capture airborne contaminants that can enter the intake system during everyday driving. For shoppers searching for a Chevrolet Malibu engine air filter or Pontiac G6 air filter replacement, this part number 46917 is a direct replacement option to verify against the vehicle’s original filter dimensions and OE reference.

What This Air Filter Helps Address

• Restricted airflow caused by a dirty or loaded engine air filter
• Dust and debris entering the intake system during road use
• Moisture exposure affecting filter media durability
• Premature service intervals when an OE-style replacement is needed
• Fitment concerns when replacing the original Pontiac G6 or Chevrolet Malibu air filter

Installation Notes and Tips

Compare the existing filter’s length, width, and height to the listed dimensions before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s original air box style and OE part number reference, especially on 2008 Pontiac G6 models that list original equipment part number 10366901. Replace the filter at the manufacturer-recommended service interval or sooner if driving conditions include heavy dust, frequent stop-and-go traffic, or short-trip use.

Quality Assurance

WIX states that this premium panel air filter is engineered for dependable engine protection and tested to ISO 5011 efficiency standards. The enhanced cellulose media and polyurethane sealing design are intended to support durability in demanding temperature and moisture conditions.