MANN-FILTER WK 9012 X Fuel Filter with Gasket and Seal Kit
Product description
The WK 9012 X is a canister-style fuel filter supplied with a gasket and seal kit, so the parts needed for the filter change are included together. Its role is to remove unwanted dirt particles from fuel, helping protect the vehicle’s fuel system during the maintenance interval.
For a replacement, matching the filter to the car matters more than choosing by dimensions alone. This is a passenger-car part, but that broad category does not confirm fitment for a particular make, model or engine.
Getting the most from it
Use the filter as a vehicle-specific replacement rather than treating it as a universal canister. The product details give a height of 178 mm and a dimension marked A of 96 mm, these can help compare the part with the required specification, but they are not a substitute for confirming the exact application. The product information suggests identifying the right filter by make, model, vehicle type and engine, or by the HSN/TSN key numbers in the vehicle documents.
That distinction is useful when planning routine maintenance: a filter selected for the exact car is a more appropriate approach than picking one solely because its measurements look similar. The included gasket and seal kit also means the set is presented as a filter replacement package, rather than just the filter on its own.
What you’ll notice day to day
A fuel filter is a maintenance component, not an accessory intended to change how the car feels in everyday driving. Its practical purpose is to keep unwanted particles out of the fuel system. MANN-FILTER describes the WK 9012 X as having a filter medium tailored to its intended use, with filtration and sealing intended to support functional safety over the maintenance interval. Those are design aims, not a reason to extend the vehicle’s scheduled service interval.
The canister format and included seals make this set relevant to someone arranging a like-for-like filter change. If you are comparing alternatives, the main decision is whether you need this specific application and bundled seals, or simply want to search more broadly for a filter that meets your vehicle’s requirements.
Key points
- Name: MANN-FILTER WK 9012 X
- Type: Fuel filter set with gasket and seal kit
- Format: Canister
- Dimensions: H = 178 mm, A = 96 mm
- Weight: 0.46 kg
- Vehicle type: Passenger car
When it makes sense
It suits you if you have confirmed that WK 9012 X is the correct replacement for your car and want the filter and seal kit together. The stated passenger-car category is not enough on its own to establish compatibility, so check the make, model and engine details, or use the vehicle-document key numbers, before choosing it.
You may want to skip it if you are looking for a filter whose fit is already established for your specific vehicle and have not yet matched this model to it. The listing does not name individual compatible cars, so the part number and dimensions should be treated as identification details, not proof of fit. MANN-FILTER also states that its products meet EU REACH requirements, for the buying decision here, the first priority remains confirming the correct application.