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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 11:51 PM
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I needed to perform a service on my girlfriend’s 2018 F-Pace 25t Prestige (2.0L / 4 cyl. / gas). I checked the Wix website to obtain the proper part numbers for the engine and cabin air filters and then ordered them from O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. After removing both filters from the vehicle, I realized that both filters I ordered were wrong. I called Wix and told them in hopes to obtain the proper part numbers. Their response was that their filters may be slightly different but have been tested for fit. I told them the filters are totally different and there is no way they will fit. Their response was basically, those are the right filters because we say so. I said ok, have a nice day. I knew I wasn’t going to get anywhere with that person. SAD! I returned the filters to O’Reilly’s and the guy at the counter was very helpful. I brought the factory filters with me and we were able to figure out the right part numbers. Luckily the correct filters were quite a bit cheaper so I got some money back. WIN! They had the cabin filter in stock and had to order the engine air filter. It sucks that Wix provides those bad part numbers to the auto parts stores, which in turn provide the wrong parts to customers nationwide. I plan on calling Wix back and speaking with someone else so that can rectify the error and stop proving bad information to their customers. Maybe I can save others headaches in the future.



The filters Wix claims to fit:








The filters that actually fit:








OEM filters that I removed:







 

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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 01:43 AM
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That first/top/wrong air filter element is for the V6 (AJ126) not the I4.
And the V6 takes two of 'em one for the left and one for the right and they are not interchangeable so two different parts.
Dunno without checking if the pictured one is a left or a right.
(PS - I have two pairs mouldering away in the garage both barely used and perfectly clean, any takers in Oz?)
 
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 04:27 AM
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I would look at Harper Jaguar’s Parts website. At least in the case of my oil filters they are A) obviously correct and B) less expensive than the NAPA Gold I had been buying. I showed Harper’s price to my dealership in the valley and they matched the price.
 
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