2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine air filter: Sizes & Replacement Parts
1.4L I4 turbo: WIX WA10646 / Purolator A21388; 1.8L I4 naturally aspirated: WIX WA9742. Pick the engine tab that matches your car before ordering.
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Choose your engine size
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 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.
1.4L I4 turbo
Main catalog answer: WIX WA10646 / Purolator A21388
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters, Purolator Now
The Direct Fit part is the primary catalog listing for this engine row. WIX 49739, Purolator TA21388 are also listed by checked catalogs for this same engine row.
Links search this exact part number. Confirm 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and the 1.4L I4 turbo engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
1.8L I4 naturally aspirated
Main catalog answer: WIX WA9742
- Filter type
- Basic
- Sources
- WIX Filters
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 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and the 1.8L I4 naturally aspirated engine in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
Fitment scope and limits
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze can use different engine air filters by engine size. Use the row for 1.4L I4 turbo, 1.8L I4 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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purolator Now | Primary | Filter for 1.4L I4 turbo | 2026-06-26 |
| WIX Filters | Corroboration | Filters for 2 engine options | 2026-06-26 |
Checked catalogs: 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 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L I4 turbo?
Checked catalogs list WIX WA10646, WIX 49739, Purolator A21388, Purolator TA21388 for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L I4 turbo. The primary listing is WIX WA10646 / Purolator A21388, with WIX 49739, Purolator TA21388 also listed. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
What engine air filter fits the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L I4 naturally aspirated?
Checked catalogs list WIX WA9742 for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L I4 naturally aspirated. The primary listing is WIX WA9742. Confirm this part number in the seller's vehicle selector before ordering.
How do I know which engine my 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 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 2016 Chevrolet Cruze engine air filter the same across all engine options?
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze can use different engine air filters by engine size. Use the row for 1.4L I4 turbo, 1.8L I4 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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