Wix 49070 Air Filter

WIX 49070 Engine Air Filter

The WIX 49070 is a panel-style engine air filter built for everyday driving in Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte applications. It is sized for a direct OE-style fit and uses synthetic media to help maintain airflow while capturing airborne contaminants.

Key Features

• Panel air filter design for engine air intake service
• Synthetic media for durable filtration performance
• Closed top configuration with a polyurethane seal
• Built with 30% more media than comparable OES filters
• Laboratory tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency based on Wix 42389
• Part number 49070 for easy cross-reference during replacement

Detailed Description

WIX Premium Panel Air Filters are engineered for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and highway use. The phenolic resin treated media is designed for moisture resistance and long service life, while the high-tear strength polyurethane seal helps the filter maintain its shape through hot and cold temperature swings. This makes the WIX 49070 a practical choice for drivers servicing a Hyundai Elantra or Kia Forte air intake system at the recommended OEM change interval. The 49070 is also referenced by select cross numbers such as FRAM CA10470 and NAPA Gold Filters 9070 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2010-2013 Kia Forte, N/A
• Fits 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup, N/A
• Fits 2012-2014 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2007-2012 Hyundai Elantra, N/A

What It Helps Address

• Restricted engine airflow from a dirty or clogged air filter
• Dust and debris entering the intake system during daily driving
• Reduced filtration performance in stop-and-go or dusty conditions
• Premature service intervals caused by low-capacity filter media
• Fitment issues when replacing the factory-style panel air filter

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the filter during routine air filter service and verify the housing is clean before installing the new panel. Confirm the dimensions and OE-style shape match the existing filter element before closing the air box. For Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte maintenance, follow the vehicle service schedule and inspect the filter more often if the car is driven on dirt roads or in heavy traffic.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this filter for OEM air filter change intervals and validates filtration performance through laboratory testing to ISO 5011 standards. The synthetic media, moisture-resistant treatment, and temperature-tolerant seal materials are selected to support consistent engine air filtration in daily-use passenger vehicles.