Found a box on my porch today. I had completely forgotten about the order that I had placed Saturday.
I figured that it was time to show the JL a little love now that it was back in the garage. At 1 year and 13,000 miles I've never replaced the cabin filter, and it's been some time since I replaced the air filter.
Many years (read "
decades") ago I used to deliver auto parts. It was back then that I developed a respect for WIX Filters, however it's been a while since I've purchased any. I happened to have a coupon for O'Reilly's, so I thought I'd give WIX a shot and ordered a set of JL Wrangler cabin and air filters.
WIX filters unboxed.
OE cabin filter next to WIX cabin filter. Note both are
MADE IN USA, and both look identical (with the exception of the printing).
New cabin filter vs old at 13k miles.
WIX air filter vs OE. Once again identical construction with exception of the printing on the side. Note that both are
Hecho en Mexico.
Both replacement filters fit perfectly.
I guess it's safe to say that WIX more than likely manufacturers Jeep JL Wrangler OE/Mopar filters. Here are the WIX part numbers should you wish to try them out. Also, please be aware that these filters were installed on a 2018 3.6 Automatic JLUR.