Interlocked stable filter assembly

A filter assembly comprising:

• a filter housing having a housing interlocking feature comprising:
• a first housing interlocking feature side portion,
• a second housing interlocking feature side portion, and
• a housing interlocking feature central portion that extends between the first housing interlocking feature side portion and the second housing interlocking feature side portion,
• wherein the first housing interlocking feature side portion, the second housing interlocking feature side portion, and the housing interlocking feature central portion cooperate to define a filter housing cavity within a side wall of the filter housing;
• a filter element having a filter seal member;
• and
• a filter cover coupled to the filter housing, the filter cover comprising:
• a cover interlocking feature extending along a lower edge or an outer perimeter of the filter cover such that the cover interlocking feature interlocks with each of the filter seal member and the housing interlocking feature to secure the filter assembly together.