WIX Filters 24479 Cabin Air Panel

The WIX 24479 (9.09" × 7.87" × 1.18") is a pleated synthetic or paper-media cabin air panel — a single-layer particulate filter with no activated carbon layer. It captures pollen, dust, and debris from HVAC air; it does not address odors or VOCs. No efficiency test standard is cited — no ASHRAE, ISO, or MERV rating appears in the manufacturer's listing. The 24479 covers multiple domestic and import vehicle applications; specific vehicle platform confirmation was not available in listing data at time of scoring. Manufacturer-rated service interval is 12 months; no community-confirmed media integrity data was available.

Suitable for owners whose vehicle is confirmed to match the WIX 24479 fitment list and who need a straightforward annual particulate-capture replacement without odor-control requirements. Skip if you cannot first confirm fit from the WIX catalog or a trusted fitment source — a filter that does not seat correctly against the housing leaves bypass gaps that allow unfiltered air through entirely. Also skip if you need odor reduction or independently certified filtration efficiency: this filter has no activated carbon layer and no published efficiency test data. A multi-layer filter with a confirmed carbon layer or a MERV-rated alternative provides meaningfully better documented performance at a similar price point.

Passive replacement component — pleated filter media with no chemical exposure pathway during normal installation. The cardboard frame is recyclable if separated from the synthetic or paper media at end of service; the filter media itself is landfill-bound. At a 12-month replacement interval, one spent filter per year per vehicle is the total disposal burden. No activated carbon layer to manage at end of service.