Help trap contaminants before fuel moves further through the system with the Wix fuel filter 33512, a heavy-duty cartridge-style metal canister filter cataloged for the secondary filter position. It fits many trucks and machines, among them the 1981-1988 GMC Astro 12.1L / 7.0L / 9.0L / 9.3L, 1981-1988 GMC Brigadier 5.2L / 7.0L / 9.0L and 1981-1988 GMC General 12.1L / 7.0L / 9.3L, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Listed GMC engines include L6-7.0L, V6-5.2L, V6-9.0L, V8-9.3L and V8-12.1L. Coverage varies by engine and year, so match yours in the Buyer's Guide tab.
Specifications: height 7.840 in; outer diameter 2.903 in at the top and bottom; inner diameter 1.085 in at the bottom. The listed applications use one filter. Country of origin: United States.
What does the Wix 33512 fuel filter do?
It traps contaminants in the fuel using enhanced cellulose media rated at 10 microns. It is cataloged for the secondary filter position.
Is this the right Astro fuel filter for a 1981-1988 GMC Astro 12.1L / 7.0L / 9.0L / 9.3L?
The 1981-1988 GMC Astro 12.1L / 7.0L / 9.0L / 9.3L is a listed application. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact year and engine.
Does it work as a General fuel filter on the 1981-1988 GMC General 12.1L / 7.0L / 9.3L?
Yes, the 1981-1988 GMC General 12.1L / 7.0L / 9.3L is among the listed applications. Use the Buyer's Guide tab to match your engine.
What are the filter's dimensions?
It measures 7.840 in tall, with a 2.903 in outer diameter at the top and bottom and a 1.085 in inner diameter at the bottom. The listed applications use one filter.
What are signs a fuel filter may need replacing?
A restricted filter may contribute to hard starting, loss of power under load, sputtering or stalling. Diagnose the cause first, and follow the OEM change interval, which WIX recommends for its filters.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
