Wix Filters Air Filter (MPN: 42099)

High-efficiency air filter designed for engine protection and longevity.

Wix Filters air filter is engineered to ensure optimal engine performance by preventing harmful particles from entering the fuel mix. With a round design measuring 12.34 inches in diameter and 2.57 inches in height, this filter is a reliable OEM replacement that meets stringent quality standards. The filter media features nine pleats per inch, enhancing its ability to capture contaminants that can cause engine wear and damage.

Constructed with a mesh screen on both the inside and outside walls, this air filter provides added strength and protection against backfire. The heat-resistant plastisol holds the filter together, while specially designed seals on the top and bottom walls, along with an adhesive seal joining the media ends, ensure durability and effectiveness. This design minimizes the risk of foreign particles such as soot, carbon, and abrasives from entering the engine, thereby extending its lifespan.

Wix Filters air filter is a disposable type, making it easy to replace when necessary. Its white paper element material is designed for high filtration efficiency, ensuring that your engine remains clean and operates smoothly. This filter is not oiled and does not include a gasket, making it a straightforward choice for maintenance. With an estimated installation time of just 0.5 hours, it is a practical solution for maintaining engine health.

Features

• Air Filter Media Features Nine Pleats Per Inch, Resulting In A Longer Life And The Ability To Capture More Engine-Killing Contaminants
• Feature A Mesh Screen On The Inside And Outside Walls For Element Strength And Media Protection From Backfire
• Each Filter Is Held Together With Heat-Resistant Plastisol With Specially Designed Seals On The Top And Bottom Walls And An Adhesive Seal That Joins The Media Ends
• Preventing Foreign Particles Like Soot, Carbon And Abrasives From Entering The Fuel Mix

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Wix Filters
• Manufacturer Part Number: 42099
• Shape: OEM
• Type: Disposable
• Height (IN): OEM
• Length (IN): OEM
• Width (IN): OEM
• Base Dimensions (IN): OEM
• Top Dimensions (IN): OEM
• Oiled: No
• Element Color: White
• Element Material: Paper
• Flange Inside Diameter (IN): OEM
• Flange Length (IN): OEM
• Flange Angle (DEG): OEM
• Flange Offset (IN): OEM
• Cap Finish: Without Cap
• Cap Color: Without Cap
• Cap Material: Without Cap
• Includes Gasket: No
• Estimated Install Time (Hours): 0.5
• Marine: No

Compatibility / Fit

• 1968-1976 Cadillac Calais
• 1968-1979 Cadillac Commercial Chassis
• 1968-1979 Cadillac DeVille
• 1968-1978 Cadillac Eldorado
• 1968-1973 Cadillac Fleetwood
• 1975-1979 Cadillac Fleetwood