2012 Nissan Altima engine air filter: Sizes & Replacement Parts
2.5L I4: WIX 49057 / Bosch 5024WS; 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated: WIX 46116 / Purolator A24278. Pick the engine tab that matches your car before ordering.
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Choose your engine size
The 2012 Nissan Altima uses different engine air filter part numbers by engine. Select your engine, then use the part numbers in that panel.
Not sure which engine you have?
Check the sticker on the driver's door jamb (open the door and look at the door frame) — it lists the engine displacement. You can also look at the rear of the car: a V6 badge means the larger engine; no engine badge typically indicates the base 4-cylinder (I4). When in doubt, check your owner's manual or the underhood emissions sticker.
2.5L I4
Main catalog answer: WIX 49057 / Bosch 5024WS
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters, Bosch Auto Parts
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. No additional part numbers were found for this engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2012 Nissan Altima and the 2.5L I4 engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
3.5L V6 naturally aspirated
Main catalog answer: WIX 46116 / Purolator A24278
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters, Purolator Now
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. Purolator TA24278 is also listed by checked catalogs for this same engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2012 Nissan Altima and the 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
Fitment scope and limits
The 2012 Nissan Altima can use different engine air filters by engine size. Use the row for 2.5L I4, 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated, then confirm that same engine in the seller's vehicle selector.
The checked catalogs did not provide source-backed replacement interval for this exact record, so this page does not publish those fields.
Catalogs can list more than one part number for the same vehicle. Use this page to compare the listed numbers, then use the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
Source notes
Listed in 3 catalogs. These part numbers come from filter manufacturer catalogs. Use the source trail below to see which catalog supported this page.
| Source | Role | Supports | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Auto Parts | Primary | Filter for 2.5L I4 | 2026-06-25 |
| Purolator Now | Corroboration | Filter for 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated | 2026-06-25 |
| WIX Filters | Corroboration | Filters for 2 engine options | 2026-06-25 |
Checked catalogs: Bosch Auto Parts, Purolator Now, WIX Filters. Replacement interval is not listed unless a source provides it for this exact vehicle and engine row.
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Questions this page answers
What engine air filter fits the 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4?
Checked catalogs list WIX 49057, Bosch 5024WS for the 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4. The primary listing is WIX 49057 / Bosch 5024WS. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
What engine air filter fits the 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated?
Checked catalogs list WIX 46116, Purolator A24278, Purolator TA24278 for the 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated. The primary listing is WIX 46116 / Purolator A24278, with Purolator TA24278 also listed. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
How do I know which engine my 2012 Nissan Altima has?
Check the sticker on the driver's door jamb — it lists the engine displacement. A "V6" badge on the rear of the car means the larger engine. No engine badge typically means the base 4-cylinder (I4). When in doubt, check your owner's manual or the underhood emissions sticker.
Is the 2012 Nissan Altima engine air filter the same across all engine options?
The 2012 Nissan Altima can use different engine air filters by engine size. Use the row for 2.5L I4, 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated, then confirm that same engine in the seller's vehicle selector.
Does this page confirm a replacement interval?
The checked catalogs did not provide source-backed replacement interval for this exact record, so this page does not publish those fields.
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