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Prices may varyThis product ranks #19 of 19 in Cabin Air Filter.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 25, 2026
TL;DR Vehicle fitment data was not available in listing data at the time of scoring · confirm compatibility via the WIX catalog at wixfilters.com or the Amazon part-finder before ordering, since an ill-fitting cabin filter that does not seal correctly provides no filtration benefit. Single-layer pleated media with no activated carbon layer; no efficiency test standard (ASHRAE, ISO, or MERV) cited; manufacturer interval is 12 months. This is a basic OEM-equivalent particulate replacement · it captures pollen and debris but does not address odors or VOCs.
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.
A cabin filter only does its job if it actually fits your car, and the same vehicle often takes a different part year to year. Before you buy, find the cabin air filter for your vehicle in the CarCareTruth cabin-filter finder · pick your year, make, and model and we'll show the filters that fit it, ranked by our independent score and cross-checked against multiple catalog fitment sources.
The WIX 24479 is listed as covering multiple domestic and import vehicle applications at dimensions 9.09" × 7.87" × 1.18" (231 × 200 × 30 mm). Specific vehicle fitment data was not available in the product listing data at the time of scoring. Confirm compatibility using the WIX cross-reference catalog at wixfilters.com or the Amazon part-finder before ordering · an incorrectly seated filter creates bypass gaps that negate filtration entirely.
No. The WIX 24479 is listed as a standard particulate-capture cabin air panel with no activated carbon layer and no odor-control claim. It captures pollen, dust, and debris from HVAC air but does not reduce odors or VOC-based smells in the cabin. If odor control is a priority, look for a cabin air filter with a confirmed activated carbon or baking-soda impregnated media layer.
Prop 65 warnings on standard pleated cabin air filters typically arise from trace chemicals used in the manufacturing process · common sources include formaldehyde in cardboard frame adhesives or carbon black. The warning does not mean the filter emits any substance during normal in-vehicle use; normal installation and operation do not create meaningful consumer exposure to listed substances.
WIX recommends replacing annually for best performance, or more frequently if you regularly drive on gravel roads, construction sites, or in dusty environments. The 12-month interval is the category standard for most OEM-equivalent cabin air filters.
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