Air Filter > CHEVROLET OPTRA / LACETTI / NUBIRA (J200) 1.6L, 1.8L PETROL > 96553450-PMC > PARTS MALL
✔ Aftermarket Engine Component
✔ Part Number Reference: 96553450-PMC (Referencing the GM OE number 96553450)
✔ Component Name: Engine Air Filter (Intake Filter)
✔ Compatibility: GM J200 Platform vehicles with 1.6L and 1.8L Petrol Engines: * Chevrolet Optra / Lacetti / Nubira (J200 Chassis): Primarily for the 1.6L and 1.8L Petrol Engines (approx. 2003–2013). * Daewoo Lacetti / Nubira * Suzuki Forenza / Reno (2.0L Petrol in some markets)
✔ Origin: PARTS MALL (PMC) (A reputable South Korean aftermarket parts manufacturer).
✔ Function: Filters the air drawn into the engine's intake system, removing dust, dirt, and debris to protect engine components and ensure proper air flow for combustion.
This listing describes an Aftermarket replacement for the Engine Air Filter, manufactured by Parts Mall (PMC), a specialist in reliable Korean and global vehicle parts. The part number 96553450-PMC is the aftermarket equivalent of the General Motors (GM) Original Equipment (OE) part number 96553450 (which is also often cross-referenced with 42390442).
This filter is a high-demand service part for the Chevrolet Optra sedan/hatchback, as well as its platform counterparts, the Chevrolet Lacetti and Nubira, particularly those fitted with the 1.6L and 1.8L Petrol Engines. It is designed as a direct replacement for the original panel filter element in the air box housing.
Since this part is from PARTS MALL (PMC):
Quality Assurance: PMC is known for manufacturing high-quality replacement parts that closely adhere to OE dimensional specifications (approx. $300 \text{ mm} \text{ Length} \times 220 \text{ mm} \text{ Width} \times 37 \text{ mm} \text{ Height}$). This guarantees proper fitment and a tight seal within the air box housing.
Cost-Effective: It provides an economical and reliable alternative to the Genuine GM filter, offering significant savings on routine maintenance.
Filtration: It uses high-quality dry paper media designed to effectively capture contaminants while minimizing restriction on the intake airflow, crucial for maximizing performance and fuel efficiency.
Regular replacement of the filter is essential maintenance to:
Engine Health: Preventing abrasive wear on internal engine components.
Performance: Maintaining peak engine output and minimizing fuel consumption.
Compatible Vehicle (Primary Applications - PETROL ENGINES):
Chevrolet Optra / Lacetti / Nubira (J200 Chassis, 1.6L & 1.8L Petrol, approx. 2003–2013)
Daewoo Lacetti / Nubira (J200 Chassis)
Suzuki Forenza / Reno (2.0L Petrol, 2004-2008)
Part Number Reference:
✔ 96553450-PMC (Aftermarket/Parts Mall)
OE Cross-Reference: 96553450, 42390442
Part Type:
✔ Air Filter (Engine) (Aftermarket Korea Part)
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