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WIX 49022 Engine Air Filter Overview

The WIX 49022 engine air filter is a panel-style replacement built for everyday driving and demanding conditions alike. It is sized for direct replacement use in select Hyundai, Kia, and Dodge applications, including Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Veloster, Kia Rio, and Kia Soul fitments.

With a synthetic media construction and a closed top design, this filter is built to support consistent airflow while helping protect the engine from airborne contaminants. The WIX 49022 is also a practical choice for drivers looking for an OEM-style engine air filter for Hyundai Accent and Kia Soul maintenance intervals.

Key Features

• Panel-style engine air filter for light-duty passenger vehicles
• Synthetic media material for durable filtration performance
• Closed inner diameter top design
• Dimensions: 10.158 in. length, 5.748 in. width, 2.146 in. height
• Built for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and highway travel
• Recommended for OEM air filter change intervals
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency based on Wix 42389

Detailed Description

WIX engineered the 49022 as a premium panel air filter using enhanced cellulose media treated with phenolic resin for added durability against moisture ingestion. The filter contains 30% more media than OES filters, helping provide a larger filtration surface for routine service intervals. When applicable, the high-tear-strength polyurethane seal is formulated to handle extreme hot and cold temperature conditions.

This part cross-references FRAM CA11206 and Purolator A16200 for the same application. It is a direct-fit service part for vehicles such as the Kia Soul, Kia Rio, and Hyundai Accent, and it also covers select Hyundai Veloster applications. For shoppers searching for a WIX 49022 air filter or an engine air filter for Kia Soul and Hyundai Accent models, this part offers a straightforward replacement option.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted airflow caused by a dirty or clogged air filter
• Engine contamination from dust, road debris, and airborne particles
• Reduced filtration performance during stop-and-go driving
• Moisture-related media breakdown in wet operating conditions
• Premature service replacement when following OEM maintenance intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s existing filter dimensions and OE part number before installation. This filter is listed for Fits 2012-2013 Hyundai Accent, Fits 2012-2013 Hyundai Veloster, Fits 2012-2013 Kia Rio, Fits 2012-2013 Kia Soul, Fits 2014-2017 Hyundai Accent, Fits 2014-2017 Hyundai Veloster, Fits 2014-2017 Kia Rio, Fits 2014 Kia Soul, Fits 2015-2019 Kia Soul, and Fits 2019 Kia Soul, Main. Replace the air filter at the manufacturer-recommended interval, especially if the vehicle is driven in dusty or high-traffic conditions.

Quality Assurance

WIX states that this filter is laboratory tested to ISO 5011 standards and built for dependable engine protection under normal and severe driving conditions. The brand also recommends this filter for OEM air filter change intervals.